Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.

Photograph of L. M. "Buddy" Sinclair standing beside a pond in Orlando, Florida in 1942. Buddy is wearing a military uniform. He served in the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph of L. M. "Buddy" Sinclair standing beside a pond in Orlando, Florida in 1942. Buddy is wearing a military uniform. He served in the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph of Jimmie Baker and the "Men of the Air" Air Force Band, St. Petersburg, FL, c.1942.

Photograph of several soldiers in military uniform eating and drinking at Camp Blanching in Florida in 1942. The soldiers are in the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph of seven officers eating and drinking at at table beside a tent at Camp Blanding in Florida in 1942. One officer is identified as Capt. Newman and one as Lt. Col. Andy Price.

Photograph of several unidentified soldiers in uniform drinking at a table beside tents at Camp Blanching in Florida circa 1942. The soldiers are in the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph of several unidentified soldiers eating and drinking at tables in Camp Blanding, Florida in 1942. The soldiers are members of the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph of soldiers drinking at a table by a tent at Camp Blanching in Florida in 1942. The soldiers are members of the 36th Infantry Division.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner asking for one hundred Fancy Leaved Caladiums.

Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."

Postcard with a photo of a woman pouring sand out of her shoe, entitled "Sand In My Shoes", along with a poem about Miami by Letha Madden. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from John Hofnagle says "Dear Moptop- I had a swell ride on a sight-seeing boat on Sunday 3 1/2 hrs 43 min. I'm leaving Miami soon. John."

Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner regarding how much they would be able to fulfill of his recent order, as well as replacement plants for a shipment gone wrong.

Memorial program for a group of aviators lost in the Gulf: George Everill Pierce, born February 2, 1907; John Gray Dodd, born April 3, 1918; Billy B. Boggess, born October 21, 1920; Floyd Cheathak, born May 20, 1918; Eugene A. Delisle, born September 26, 1909; Joseph L. Daichman, born February 13, 1913; and Sam A. Salli, born April 14, 1917. The memorial service was held October 25, 1942 at Eglin Field, Florida, officiated by Chaplain Waldo.

Magazine clipping with a photograph of Nancy Batson on one side and an advertisement for Kollsman Aircraft Instruments. Text on the front side reads: " FERRY PILOT: All smiles over her appointment as Florida's first WAFS (Woman's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron) member, Nancy Batson, former flight instructor at Embry-Riddle, Miami, prepares to take off. A native of Alabama where she learned to fly at the U. of A., Tuscaloosa, Nancy at 22 intends to make flying her career. She is convinced that the longer the war continues women will assume more and more wartime responsibility."

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent letter, lecturer selection in her flight class, living arrangements, information about the Women's Flying Training Detachment from Jackie Cochran, hanging out with a man from her hometown, mail, and how much she has enjoyed flight classes.

Card belonging to Justin L. Bible authorizing allotment of pay to support a wife, child, or dependent relative.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing a gift of oranges, recent correspondence, dinner, befriending an Air Corps lieutenant, changing flight instructors, her car, riding stables, not having enough time to fly more, and pay.

Statement signed by Justin L. Bible. It reads: "I, the undersigned, hereby state that my dependent(s) will not accompany me to school. This is in compliance with AG 220.428-31, dated June 26, 1942."

Letter from H. B. Bulb Farms advertising their Fancy-Leaved Caladiums.