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[Sworn Statement of Henry McCan, Copy 1]

Description: Unsigned sworn statement by Henry McCan asserting that his brother -- James Joseph Ferdinand McCan -- has also gone by the names James J. McCan (for American citizenship) and J. Ferdinand McCan (for business and signing artworks) with a rough outline of the locations his brother has lived.
Date: July 6, 1920
Creator: McCan, Henry
Partner: Witte Museum

[Sworn Statement of Henry McCan, Copy 2]

Description: Unsigned sworn statement by Henry McCan asserting that his brother -- James Joseph Ferdinand McCan -- has also gone by the names James J. McCan (for American citizenship) and J. Ferdinand McCan (for business and signing artworks) with a rough outline of the locations his brother has lived.
Date: July 6, 1920
Creator: McCan, Henry
Partner: Witte Museum
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Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the… more
Date: April 19, 2012
Duration: 41 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the… more
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul discussing his recent trip to Havana, and also discusses Kempner's little prospects to travel to Europe. He mentions that Harris L. Kempner and his wife will be travelling to Europe soon, accompanied by Edward R. Thompson, Jr..
Date: September 20, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner, September 15, 1963]

Description: 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 invitat… more
Date: September 15, 1963
Creator: Freund, Erich
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]

Description: Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date: March 4, 1963
Creator: Armstrong, Wright
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. R. Thompson, Jr., October 26, 1962]

Description: 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.
Date: October 26, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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