Letter from Somerset Rose Nursery, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of Hygro.

Postal card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that they'll buy 100 shares or any past General Crude Oil Company Common Stock @ 47 Ex Divided.

Postcard from B. Altman & Co. to Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking her for her order and asking her to specify what color of maid uniform she wants.

Postcard from Pittman & Davis to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of "Tip O'Tex Citrus Fruit".

Receipt of postage from Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe to H. Kempner regarding the shipment of meat to R. L. Steele in London, England.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, south of Englewood, Colo, with 97 cars, running 30 mph, on Oct 19, 1952. Photo taken at 10:22am; engine exploded near Louviers at 11:15am.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, showing firebox after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, with crane after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. Front drivers coasted along the track about a quarter of a mile beyond the explosion.

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. (Rails are hidden by weeds)

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.

Postcard depicting the lobby of the Fuji New Grand Hotel in Fuji-Hakone National Park, Japan. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked October 19, 1952. The correspondence reads "Dear Mother, Was [...] as [...] until this place. [...] was at Fuji's Hotel. These places would be nice if they were not so hard to get to - the roads are so bad it takes hrs by car. We stopped at lots of little towns - which were interesting. [...] for [...] darling. Love, B."

Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company in Jackson, Mississippi, advertising sales of fresh shelled pecan halves and listing amounts and prices of pecans available for shipment.

Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company advertising Sternberg's Creole Pecan Pralines available for shipment and listing quantities and prices.

Postcard from Luciano Santoscoy of El Paso, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 12, 1952. After sitting in on a school board meeting in Pecos, Texas, Luciano is encouraging LULAC to take a serious look at the local issues.

Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.

Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.

Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"

Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."

Postcard from the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York to D. W. Kempner informing him that he will hear from them as soon as they can compile the information they need to do so.