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- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 29, 1948]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris and Ruth returning from their trip, world news and Palestine, and politics.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 26, 1949]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about her friend Deetie, Mr. Acheson's travels, the Marshall Plan, and international relations.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 14, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about friends and family travelling to California, Korea, relations with Russia and China, anticipation of Russian attack, Chinese government, and taxes.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 25, 1949]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about his opinion on rumors of Russia possessing nuclear weapons, and Jewish contribution to scientific discovery that led to the creation of nuclear weapons.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 31, 1952]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, investment bonds, the taxes on the bonds, international relations, and Texas primaries.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 2, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Korea, communism, Russia, China, finances, and investment.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 3, 1949]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about family that recently visited, a speech that Winston Churchill gave in MIT, nuclear weapons, past wars, a possible future war, tax returns, the Thompsons, and a film he watched with his wife.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, April 9, 1950]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Easter, US government, economics, elections, international relations, Russia's actions, the US helping the Asian population, and his agnostic beliefs.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 25, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, US leadership, relations with Russia, and economics.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 3, 1952]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about his recent travels, dinners he had, the weather, a divorce suit, and international relations.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1950]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, President Truman, Russia, Europe, and Asia.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 21, 1947]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Granny's condition, Russia and Nazism/Bolshevism, and World War Two.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 11, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about hope for world peace, Korea, Russia, US military, industrial, and economic strength, business, and politics.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 18, 1948]
- Letter to Cecile from her father requesting that she join in a trip to Lexington, finances, Gladys' cocktail party, his eye health, and Russia.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent hurricane, the surrender of Japan, and local news.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about personal matters and the war.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about politics and international relations.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 19, 1948]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent death, finances, US society, politics, Russia's government, and our military.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 27, 1949]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about speculation about future wars, international relations between Yugoslavia, China, and Russia, and foreign economics.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 15, 1948]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris, a woman who jumped out of a window, US relations with Russia, and personal matters.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 6, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about his dental health and the war.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 28, 1945]
- Letter to Cecil from her father about Lyda's trip to New York, recent deaths, and international relations.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 18, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, the war, and personal matters.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about potential war, world hunger, economics of foreign countries, and personal matters.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1951]
- Letter to Cecile from her father her mother's recovery, relations with Russia, Russian government's actions, US government, congress, military, generals, and admirals.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 20, 1950]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about opinion being shared through media, US society, Russia, and government.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 30, 1949]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about taxes, personal maters, and international relations.
- [Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 29, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about his disappointment about her not coming over for the holidays, her investments, a conference in Moscow, and brief mention of international relations.
- [Letter from Paul J. Kruesi to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 20, 1961]
- Letter from Paul J. Kruesi to Isaac Herbert Kempner acknowledging his reply of the 16th. He mentions that America is more in danger from Russia.
- [Letter from Jascha to I. H. Kempner, April 1944]
- Letter from Jascha to I. H. Kempner discussing letters sent before the events of World War 2 and asking for supplies and food.
- Oral History Interview with Al Jowdy, September 21, 2008
- The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Jowdy. Jowdy enlisted in the Navy in July 1942 at the age of 15, with his parents’ consent. His first assignment was pulling bodies out of sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. At Guadalcanal, his ship was torpedoed. Due to the presence of enemy subs, he could not be rescued initially and spent two weeks floating in a raft. Then he joined a rescue effort to aid the USS Wasp (CV-7), only to be torpedoed again, spending another four days in the water. Jowdy was then assigned to the USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), patrolling the Bering Sea and participating in the Battle of the Komandorski Islands as a second loader on a 40-millimeter. After witnessing the Marianas Turkey Shoot and also seeing MacArthur film his famous return, Jowdy participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima, amidst kamikazes and suicide boats. After the war, he survived a typhoon and served occupation duty in Japan, later transporting troops as part of the demobilization effort before being discharged in January 1946.
- Oral History Interview with Al Jowdy, September 21, 2008
- The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Jowdy. Jowdy enlisted in the Navy in July 1942 at the age of 15, with his parents’ consent. His first assignment was pulling bodies out of sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. At Guadalcanal, his ship was torpedoed. Due to the presence of enemy subs, he could not be rescued initially and spent two weeks floating in a raft. Then he joined a rescue effort to aid the USS Wasp (CV-7), only to be torpedoed again, spending another four days in the water. Jowdy was then assigned to the USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), patrolling the Bering Sea and participating in the Battle of the Komandorski Islands as a second loader on a 40-millimeter. After witnessing the Marianas Turkey Shoot and also seeing MacArthur film his famous return, Jowdy participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima, amidst kamikazes and suicide boats. After the war, he survived a typhoon and served occupation duty in Japan, later transporting troops as part of the demobilization effort before being discharged in January 1946.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 1, 1950]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip to San Francisco with her mother, the return of Uncle Lee, US involvement with North Korea, North Korea's government, and Russia's involvement with it.
- [Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. L. Kempner, June 28, 1948]
- Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing complaints made about their cotton shipments in Belgium and a meeting he had with Mr. Ketsges regarding them.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Jim and Libbie Kempner, November 1, 1962]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Jim and Libbie Kempner discussing tensions between the United States, Russia, and Cuba with Kempner expressing his belief that none of the countries will risk being attacked with atomic weapons. The Kempners end the letter by discussing a dinner they were invited to and informing Libbie that her grandmother will be mailing her a book soon.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. R. Thompson, Jr., October 26, 1962]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. R. Thompson, Jr. discussing an enclosed letter Kempner wrote to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. and evaluating the United States's probability of war with Russia as a result of their handling of the Cuban situation. Kempner ends the letter wishing Thompson good health and progress.
- [Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, May 8, 1945]
- Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing why he has not been writing and enclosing a call for a meeting with subjects of interest marked and discussing the application for a canal line.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 20, 1945]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about the war and international relations.
- [Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner, September 15, 1963]
- Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner responding to Ike, updates him on the health of Aunt Rosa Anspach and Dr. Edith Peritz. Rosa, visited regularly by both, is in a depressed state due to her disability, while Dr. Peritz continues her medical practice at age 65. The letter discusses family matters, including his own age and work, the adopted daughter Sophie's immigration to the U.S., and the his late relatives. He reminisces about a guestbook entry from Ike's mother and extends an invitation for Ike to share more about his immediate family.