Interview with Thomas Whitehead, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas. Whitehead discusses his experiences as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, the "Lost Battalion" captured on Java in March 1942, including: joining the National Guard; participation in the Louisiana Maneuvers; departure for the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane; assignment to Sangosari Airfield near Malang; the surrender of American forces; internment at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Prison in Singapore, several camps on the Burma Railway, and Non Pladuk and Ubon Airfield, Thailand; and liberation.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a visit from Kenny, the mail service, and his prediction that the war will soon be over.

Photograph of a rubble pile that includes the continuous track and chassis of a destroyed German tank.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Shreveport to Love Field, applying for pursuit training, flying basic trainers, mechanical issues, and recent correspondence. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes' friend Marion to Frances Yerkes.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing sailing, exploring a town, getting her uniform pressed, transportation, her grandfather's health, and waiting to hear from the Defense Production Corporation.

A blank form for evaluating instructor pilots' performance, with a typed note at the top by Cornelia Yerkes. The evaluation covers several personal aspects about the instructor, including enthusiasm, cooperation, professionalism, and similar factors.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about the continuous rain and work left to do.