Photograph of soldiers boarding a ship named the Sea Porpoise. They all have sacks on their back, and the ship is docked to the left.

Photograph of Captain Jaffe sitting on the beach at the French Riviera.

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a financial report and discussing business with Bill Keyser, Sternberg-Martin & Company, and the Cotton Concentration Company. There are handwritten notes from Mr. Kempner in the margins providing responses to the letter.

Photograph of an unidentified girl posing with a German 88 anti-aircraft gun near Herrlisheim. Another gun is visible in the background.

Photograph of a group of soldiers at Bourg de Peage, France in July, 1944. Buddy Sinclair is seated at the right.

Letter from Herman Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing how Pasquier is saddened by the fact he was not able to spend more time with Kempner.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner regarding various points of business news, including profits and losses for the past few months.

Letter from Angele Hamon to Jeane Bertig Kempner expressing a desire to work for her and discussing the salary and accommodations she would like.

A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "Here it is the first day of July and a real hot day too." The letter continues with details about sewing pocket facings at work, A girls outing to the movies to see Lady in the Dark, family interactions, and discussions of previous packages that contained wood for a pipe and photos. The letter closes with a particular sweet line, "We belong together...in pictures & everything else." Written July 1st and posted July 2nd.

Copy of a letter from Charlie Kilpatrick (?) to Mrs. Willie D. Stallings, signed by "Charles", that discusses the writer's injured hand and his plans for when he receives inactive duty status. On the back of the page, the name, "Willie Westmoreland Stallings 1902-1993" is written in pencil.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner and the rest of the Kempner family discussing his meetings with cotton companies in Europe and his travels afterwards. He also mentions him to keep writing the letters.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner expressing pleasure that the Hôtel Splendide can accommodate him next summer when he visits France sometime in June or July of 1948.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing copies of D. W.'s letters that Heller sent him; asking if they should gift a twenty-five dollar savings bond to the Hellers in celebration of their new baby; several points of business news; and Shrub and Sandy's recent health.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, passing along the contents of a letter Zielinski wrote I. H. Kempner; the response I. H. Kempner's office sent back; and discusses various points of business. Harris also updates D. W. about Mart Royston's failing health and I. H. Kempner's short trip to Montreal.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner making him aware of some correspondence from Dr. Loening.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing H. Kempner's cotton stock, a labor settlement, a ticket with the police, a letter from Judge Elkins, and Mr. Thompson from Coca-Cola.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how the method of obtaining visas has changed over the years. Kempner also discusses the possibilities, mainly negative, of the family staying where they are and what might occur if they do travel to America.

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Mme. Marguerite discussing a care package being sent to Mme. Marguerite and acknowledging the state of things in Paris.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Angèle Hamon giving instructions for her and her sister's passage to America.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Angèle Hamon informing her that her and her sister's passage has been transferred to the Louise Lykes out of Antwerp on August 11.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed letter that details how Chardine thinks Kempner would approve of them sending Hamon to not delay the departure.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing a copy of a letter from Louise Hamon that entails thanks for the ticket.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Louise Hamon providing information regarding her and her sister's upcoming passage aboard the Louise Lykes.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Louise Hamon with her and her sister's ticket for passage aboard the S. S. Louise Lykes.