Article provides a description of life and service at Base Hospital 85 during World War I, told from the perspective of Guy Rowley Moore and Rexford B. Cragg, members of the United States Medical Corps.

Letter from P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his telegram of November 7th about his friend, Pierre Chardine's death that he got to know now from his father-in-law. He mentions that he's grateful for this kind gesture. He also included a copy of the announcement they're sending everyone who weren't informed till now.

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner via Western Union to Paul Thoumyre expressing condolences at Mr. De Menibus's death.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner thanking her for the neckties she sent him, discussing the United Nations, and updating her about some wedding plan misadventures.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gladys Kempner discussing family trips, a friend's surgery, and gifts from Gladys.

Telegram sent by Ruth and Harris Kempner via Western Union to Albert Fremaux, expressing condolences at Marcel's death.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne discussing about forthcoming stocks from the Bank and about rains this year, and informing about attaching list of tenders and allocations as requested.

Dress of light weight apple green wool crepe with sack back. Short sleeves; knee-length; round neckline, low waisted. Back closure of 5 snaps with top hook & eye. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Top part lined in olive green silk. Bottom lined in apple green silk.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to his son Shrub, commending him on his grades and chiding him for not sending letters to his parents.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lucius Thompson-McCausland regarding his letter of 28th of June. He mentions about Sandy's plan to go to Duke and probably transfer o Harvard after an year. And he talks about Sandy's and Shrub's travel plans and how they enjoyed being with them . Kempner also includes that they're planning for a trip abroad and are hoping to see them soon.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Andre Clerc introducing Mr. David Armstrong. Since Mr. Armstrong is being in Europe for the summer, Kempner asks if there's any advice or assistance they could provide.

Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his son, David Armstrong's trip to Europe from middle of June to sometime in September where his itinerary is not fixed but would be spending most of his time in Italy. He mentions that he has no connections there in case of emergency for him, so he's writing this letter to Kempner requesting him to write a letter of introduction for them to someone in his office in Italy for Davis to go and seek for advice or help.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Andre Clerc, and Christian Clerc introducing Dr. and Mrs. John McGiviney, who're travelling in Europe as part of the tour of International College of Surgeons. Kempner mentions that if they need anything, they'd call upon you for advice.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle thanking him for his note of May 3rd showing the interest in Shrub and Sandy in particular. He mentions that they'll leave New York on the 10th of June and will stay in England the rest of that month and then plan to arrive France in July. He thanks him for his kind offer to put up Shrub or Sandy.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the problem over in sugar land because of Castro in Cuba. He also updates her on Henrietta L. Kempner's donation from the H. Kempner Cotton Company.

Telegram sent by Harris Kempner via Western Union to Rene Dufour and his family expressing condolences at the death of a loved one.

Telegram sent by Harris Kempner via Western Union to Mme. Hubert Dufour expressing condolences at the death of a loved one.

Chart listing a European travel itinerary for Ceclie Kempner listing the dates, method of travel, lodging, and length of stay in each location.

Handwritten Letter from Mrs. Kempner Thorne to Harris Leon Kempner informing about mailing the stock certificates to Bank and enquiring about the selling details of other family members.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James and William H. Louviere discussing upcoming visits to Sugar Land, Texas, with agenda ideas.

Ball gown of white pique cotton.

Sleeveless beach dress of turquoise cotton with a white cotton cord belt.

Breton hat of light tan woven Baku straw. The high, cylindrical crown is slightly domed at top, and is encircled at the base by an off-white band of folded organza. The crown is surrounded by the wide upturned brim, which extends out and then turns up to vertical, forming a "wall" around the crown. Te side of the brim facing the crown is faced with a band of the same woven straw. The hat is unlined, with an off-white inner grosgrain ribbon hatband.