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[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 19, 1947]

Description: Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the package of flour, sugar, soap, and other necessities that he sent him and telling him that he forwarded the package to Mrs. Hamon that he sent her. Mr. Chardine encloses the reply from Hôtel Splendide-Royal & Excelsior, but informs Mr. Kempner that it is too soon to contact Hotel Plaza-Athénée and that he will do so in two or three months.
Date: June 19, 1947
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Partner: Rosenberg Library

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
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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

[Letter from The Chase National Bank to D. W. Kempner, November 19, 1954]

Description: Letter from Percy J. Ebbott, President at The Chase National Bank to D. W. Kempner discussing that Roland Irvine has shown the letter where Mr. Kempner mentioned that he ran across Madame De Micheli at Lucerne and met Bill Reese in Paris. Also mentions about the purchase of a Tyrolean hat at Lake Lucerne.
Date: November 19, 1954
Creator: The Chase National Bank
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1950]

Description: Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing the renewal of Kempner's International Driver's License, the inquiry into hiring a chauffeur in France, and the validity of an English driving license in the United States. It also assures Kempner of prompt provision of necessary information and documents for his travel plans.
Date: May 19, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, June 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter from Ken Ramsden and discussing general points of interest, such as communications with the Chardines, the cotton business in France, updates from Herbert regarding the Sugarland situation and expressing excitement toward Cecile's visit.
Date: June 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, June 19, 1950]

Description: Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing contacting Mr. Cloarec of the French Line in Havre about Dan's case. He notes that steamers are crowded and advises contacting Mr. De Berg in New York with Mr. Cloarec as a reference due to the short notice. He mentions Nicole is much better, getting up from her bed, and that the baby is splendid.
Date: June 19, 1950
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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