Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, going to Mass, and an incident that occurred on New Year's Eve.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to officers and crew of the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard informing them that he and Mrs. Kempner will not be able to attend the commissioning ceremonies and sending their best wishes.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Naval Clothing Depot following up about a recent payment.

Letter from the Naval Clothing Depot to Harris Leon Kempner requesting remittance for an overdue account.

Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner inviting them to the commissioning ceremonies of the USS Bon Homme Richard on November 26, 1944.

Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Veteran of North Africa and Sicily , Lt. Col. John Corley, of Brooklyn , N. Y. (above) now in Britain , is one of those upon whose experience the high command will rely in the forthcoming invasion ."