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[Diary Entry: "Two Nights Before D-Day" and Other Entries, Apr-May 1945]

Description: Diary entry by Edgar Jones about his experience onboard the USS Monitor (LSV-5). He discusses confusion surrounding the sinking of a Japanese ship, a problem with a stewards mate's life belt, an attack by a Japanese plane on an American ship, and events during the Battle of Okinawa.
Date: 1944-04?/1944-05?
Creator: Jones, Edgar, 1915-2009
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 30, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing financial discrepancies involving a member who has exceeded his contractual salary and expense allowance. He expresses embarrassment and reports that despite an agreed salary of $300 and expenses of $50 per month, the member drew $350 in April alone. The letter also mentions a draft error and plans for a committee meeting to address these financial issues.
Date: April 30, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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