Portrait of James Edgar Sutherlin in his blue Navy uniform and white cap. There are service ribbons pinned on his left shoulder.

Photograph of Edgar B. Sutherlin in his U.S Navy uniform. He is holding onto the arm of a chair visible to the left.

Booklet from the U.S Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas regarding rules about family contact with recruits.

A CASU #22 GTAB Ground Training Certification Card for James Edgar Sutherlin issued to him when he completed the 12 Day Plane Captain's Course at the base.

Book detailing the life and activities of the crew aboard the USS Kasaan Bay.

Letter from James Edgar Sutherlin to his sister telling her about his new job as well as asking her to write to him with news from San Antonio.

Card notifying James E. Sutherlin that his records are being forwarded to an office in Rhode Island.

Card notifying James E. Sutherlin that his records are being forwarded to the Federal Office Building in Houston, Texas.

Selective Service System's Notice of Identification card for James Edgar Sutherlin. The purpose of the card was to notify the bearer of his Selective Service identification number so that and be able to refer to it in any communication regarding his selective service status.

James Edgar Sutherlin's Selective Service Registration Certificate.

Menu of the Christmas Dinner held aboard the U.S.S. Kasaan Bay in 1944.

Formal portrait of James E. Sutherlin in his U.S. Navy uniform.

Photograph of James E. Sutherlin in his Navy uniform standing in front of a curtain on a stage.

Photograph of James Edgar Sutherlin, c. 1943.

A Field Receipt for James Edgar Sutherlin for a check in the amount of $14.00. It is for a refund "O/F Subs"

Booklet from the United States Navy issued to James Sutherlin which describes his rating of Seaman, First Class. It was issued to James to help him get a job as a civilian after he was discharged.

"Untouched proof" photograph of a formal portrait of James Edgar Sutherlin in his Navy uniform. Taken c. 1943 - 1946

Photograph of James Edgar Sutherlin standing on the steps of a house in a black Navy suit.

Program describing the order of events for the Honorable Discharge ceremony for sailors of the U.S. Navy, held at the U.S.S. Houston Memorial Chapel.

Photograph of James Edgar Sutherlin and two fellow sailors walking in a street. James is on the left side of the photo, sporting a mustache.

Formal portrait of James Edgar Sutherlin in his US Navy uniform. c. 1943 - 1946

Letter from James Edgar Sutherlin to his parents where he tells them about his affections for a girl he met at church, Arlene Goodwin.

Photograph of James E. Sutherlin in his Navy uniform and his girlfriend, Arlene Goodwin seated together at a table, probably at a restaurant.

Veterans Administration card belonging to Edgar B. Sutherlin. Instructions on the back read: "Always have this card with you. The C-No. (Claim NO.) shown on this card has been assigned to your application for benefits, and identifies you and your VA records. Notify this office at once, if your name is incorrectly shown. IMPORTANT: Always include your NAME and C-No., when you write or contact the VA. It helps us give better service."