Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Christmas vacation in Hong Kong, Easter vacation on a steamer to the southern Japanese islands- it's not the way most school teachers spend their time off, but it is one of the advantages of teaching in an overseas military dependent's school."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "PRESIDENT-Howard F. Van Zandt, former City resident and now assistant vice-president of international Standard Electric Corp. in Tokyo was installed as the 12th president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan."

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Letter from J. J. McSweeney to Dr. Marion J. Levy discussing housing during Dr. Levy's trip to Japan. McSweeney has found a house that will serve Dr. Levy's purposes, and he will continue to look for more housing.

Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization including the latest quotation of Steel Deformed Round Bar for Houston, Texas. They ask for their authorization so they'd book it and also included the current rate of freight from Japan to Houston.

Letter from T. P. Davis to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Mr. Harris Weston's late arrival due to engine trouble and he's busy to the fullest that evening. He's disappointed that things didn't workout the way they wanted and he hopes that he'll at least get to pay a call on them.

Letter from B. F. Nell to Captain J. M. Wightwick regrading their vessel set to discharge at Galveston. He requests them to keep the case safe.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner referencing to his letter of 8th regarding the premium that competitors are charging for C and I over FOB. So, he's enclosing the charges that are now in effect.

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner letting him know that he sent the documents to the Japanese consulate in New Orleans, but mentions that they need one more thing, which is a bankers reference stating that they'll have enough funds to support their stay there. So, he requests him to get it done for both him and Mrs. Kempner and send them to him.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.

Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about the three boxes of personal effects that're loaded on the "Barbara Lykes" consigned to him. He also mentioned that he'll keep him posted on where it is and when it'll arrive.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris L. Kempner discussing the local election, funds from the CCC, and shipping cotton to Hong Kong.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the report which shows the sales they did since he left and mentions they'll need to sell more to United Kingdom and others. He also mentioned about a new regulation, CN-EX-7 which doesn't allow barter transactions under PIK program.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a photocopy of market letter he received from Cooke & Co. Then he talks about the sales they did and how Mr. Heller wants to purchase bales from them but with few requirements.

Letter from Vivian Paysse to Harris Leon Kempner handing the letter and questionnaire from Mr. Damon. Vivian mentions that this is the first information they got on the Reunion since he left.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris Kempner discussing the local election, the Renferts, how the cotton business is doing, and meeting the Babers.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning the amount if bales he sold since Kempner left. He enclosed memorandum about their standing and that they need 1300 bales to sell to the United Kingdom. He mentions that he received letter from Lacerda asking for the permission to let him make a trip to France.

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that while Benito was out in Mexicali Charley sold to the Japan Cotton Company 2000 bales of cotton. And the price they're selling to Charley alone provides them with profit. So, he's explaining to Kempner, so he wouldn't reduce the Mexicali basis when he visits.

Letter from H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that Benito doesn't look as blue as he did yesterday. And he thinks that the 200 bales of deal 1" they can buy from Charley and apply it against the indebtedness. Rayner mentions that he asked him to get in touch with Charley immediately and refuse the 200 bales until end of the week. He also encloses two small clippings that his dad asked him to send.

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming Kempner's flights between Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei.

Letter detailing Harris L. Kempner's itinerary for his trip through Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and Fiji.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Y. Morimoto requesting that his room reservation at the Imperial Hotel be pushed back by at day.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide requesting that he reserve plane seats for him and Mrs. Kempner.

Letter listing flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong, from Tokyo to Taipei, and from Taipei to Hong Kong. The list includes airlines, departure times, and arrival times.