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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
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, April 20, 1963]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole expressing appreciation for Cole’s hospitality and discussing the challenges in coordinating travel plans due to family commitments including wedding of his grandson. He outlines potential travel options to Washington and Lexington, possibly using Cole’s offer of a car and driver, and mentions staying at a recommended motel near Lexington.
Date: April 20, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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