Lyrical quatrain poem that rhymes on the 2nd and 4th line of each stanza on the subject of the Battle of the Solomons from the American's perspective.

Photograph of Sgt. Ben J. Pietrantonic (left) of Rochester N.Y., editor of the "Foxhole Observer", presenting copies of the paper to Constable Sirip (right) of the Royal Papuan Constabulary, at Base F, in Finschhafen, New Guinea. The man on the left is wearing a military uniform and looking away from the camera. The man on the right is wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirt with a thick belt. He also has a gun strapped to his back. Two unidentified men can be seen standing on the right side of the photo.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming summer cruise. He also comments on his ears being treated. He mentions the rowing race with the University of Pennsylvania having to be cancelled and rescheduled on account of weather. He provides several other details about crew. He also outlines his leave plans for September, which do not include returning to Kerrville. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming summer cruise. He also comments on his ears being treated. He mentions the rowing race with the University of Pennsylvania having to be cancelled and rescheduled on account of weather. He provides several other details about crew. He also outlines his leave plans for September, which do not include returning to Kerrville.

Transcription of an excerpt of a letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall.

Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall. This letter is on US naval Academy stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about the weather and his studies. This letter is written on Robert Werntz Preparatory Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about the weather and his studies.

Letter sent from Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother, D. B. Ledermann, and stating the last time she heard from her brother was at Christmas. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from (Mrs. A. A.) Laurel E. Weiskind, Wichita, Kansas.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Lindsay Bleckinger (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo. Handwritten in upper left: 'Returned 5-19'. Scrapbook page 18.

Letter sent from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son and stating the message was the first time he had heard information about his son's wife and three-year old son (also internees). Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from R. F. Begole, Centralia, Missouri. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to F. A. Baumann, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. Fred Bauman (Borman)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee H. Baumann, recorded in the letter as 'Harry Oswald (Otto) Bauman (Borman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. L. H. Crew, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Frank H. Carr (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Evelyn Barnes, recorded in the letter as 'Evelyn Balman (Bonham) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Helen Barnes, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Ellen Barnes' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Frank Barnes, recorded in the letter as 'William Francis Barnes'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. A. B. Ball regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Henry F. Ball, recorded in the letter as 'Harry Francis Ball'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Lillie Balfour (?)' of Brooklyn, New York, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Balfour'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to 'Lilly' (wife of William Balfour) from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Beckman' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Herbert Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Herbert (Hobart) Beckman (Backman) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Letter sent from Mrs. Frank D. Scott to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she had given Frances (her daughter) and Luis Backleder (her son-in-law) up for dead. She mentions other family members, daughter Evelyn Cherry and son-in-law Ralph Cherry, in the Philippines. Her other son-in-law Ralph (Bob) Bouth is also a prisoner. She mentions she has not heard directly from Ralph (Bouth) or Evelyn. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Venice, California. Envelope is postmarked Pasadena, California.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Stephen Perrone. Perrone joined the Army Air Forces in October of 1941. He completed training for airplane instrumentation, mechanic and flying cadet. He served as a Radar Bombardier with the 63rd Bombardment Squadron, 43rd Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force. Perrone was in the B-24 snooper squadron. They bombed targets in Indonesia, Malaysia and New Guinea, including shipping areas, airfields and railways. They operated out of a captured base in Morotai. They experimented with low level skip bombing, using this tactic at the Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March of 1943. In November of 1944 they helped the ground campaign in the Philippines. In July of 1945 they moved to Ie Shima, Okinawa, flying missions over Japan. He was discharged in May of 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Violet Troutman where she discusses her childhood and the process of enlisting in the Women Accepted for Voluntry Emergency Service program, and her experiences in the Pacific Theatre During World War Two.