Letter to Cecile from her father discussing the war, his business, and the upcoming presidential election.

Front: Text chart of the history of Japan's empire from 1895 to 19 August, 1945. 4 maps: Japanese empire, 1931; Japanese empire, Dec. 1941; Japanese empire, Aug. 1942 ; Japanese holdings as war ended. Back: "Please...get there and back!": contains photographs and text about the Army Transportation Corps. Includes picture of a woman's face.

Photograph of the 44th Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Activated 15 Sep 1942, relieved 12th Armored Division 11 Nov 1943, Inactivated 10 May 1946. Battalion commanders: Lt. Col. Tom H. Ross - Nov 43 - Feb 45 KIA, Lt. Col. William W. Barksdale - Feb 45, Maj. William P. Meredith - July 45. Tennessee 1942 to Tokyo 1945, by way of New Guinea, Bismark, Archipelago, Morotai, Leyte, Luzon, Philippines, Japan. U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, Company B and C. Philippines Presidential Unit Citation, 44th Tank Battalion."

Photograph of the 495th Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "15 Sep 1942 - 4 Dec 1945. Battalion commanders Lt. Col. Robert Bahr, Lt. Col. Richard Hockman. We dedicate this marker as a tribute to those men of the 495th who served in combat during World War II and as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the service of their country. Killed in action: Joseph Finn, Charles Hancock, John Karnash, Leonard Klatt, George Lindley, Victor Malmrose, Maurice Pulley, Warner Purvis, Jr., Robert Schwartz, Richard Starr, Robert Wilson."

Photograph of the 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "In memory of those that gave their all- their lives. 15 September 1942: Herrlisheim Gambsheim, Maginot Line, Ludwigshafen, Saar Palestinate. 17 December 1945: Forbach Styring Wendel, Colmar Pocket Rouffach, Dillingen Danube River, Wurzburg Schweinfurt. Commanding officers: Lt. Col. Nicholas Novosel, Lt. Col. Scott W. Hall."

Photograph of a 12th Armored Division memorial at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky, taken at the dedication of the park. The memorial consists of a small obelisk with a plaque, surrounded by smaller pedestals with plaques in a circle surrounding it.

Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "'Resolute to Achieve.' Combat Officers: Lt. Col. Richard M. King, Division Signal Officer, Major William J. Cure, Asst. Division Signal Officer, Capt. John T. Hagood, Company Commander. Dedicated to all members of the company who served with pride, honor and devotion."

Photograph of the 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Lt. Col. Harold M. Crawford. Killed in action: 12. To the officers and men who served our country in its struggle for freedom, dignity and equality for all under God we dedicate this memorial."

Photograph of the 82nd Armored Medical Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Meritorious service award, supporting division troops. Ardennes - Alsace, Rhineland Central Europe. Dec 5, 1944 May 8, 1945."

Photograph of the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "This monument is dedicated to all that served in the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion and to the memory of those that gave their lives for their country. To all that became prisoners of war and wounded in action. World War Two, 1944 to 1945." Following this inscription is a list of men killed in action.

Photograph of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Men of the 17th served their country well in the U.S. and Europe, 1942-1945. Let no one forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. Killed and wounded - 745. Missing and captured - 184."

Photograph of the 493rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Fides non timet - Faith has no fear. Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Charles D. Hartman, Jr. This memorial is dedicated to the men of the 493rd who served in the defense of their country and to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Killed in action: Everette C. Carter, Emmett T. Elliott, Sam Foster, Edward F. Maile, Henry L. Marble, Paul E. Heal, William F. Parker, Peter L. Warrone. Wounded in action - 83, Prisoner of war - 8."

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the stone's plaque says "12th Armored Division 'Hellcats' 15 September 1942 - 17 December 1945. Commanding Generals M/G C. Brewer, M/G D. T. Greene, M/G R. R. Allen, B/G W. A. Holbrook, Jr."

Photograph of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion memorial stone at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Organized July 1942. Meritorious service unit award with star. The International Harvester Battalion."

Photograph of the 56th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "11 Nov 43 - 3 Dec 45. Combat Commanders: Lt. Col. Louis L. Ingram, Lt. Col. Jean G. Norton. This monument is erected, not only in honor of the dead, but to the glory of all those who took part in the battles of the 56th Infantry Battalion, the dead and the survivors. Killed in action-232."

Photograph of the 92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Dedicated to the men of the 92nd Cavalry who fought bravely to uphold the democratic principles of our country and to those men who made the ultimate sacrifice. 43 KIA, 131 WIA, 2 MIA."

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division HQs General and Special Staffs memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "MP Platoon & Band. CCA- BG Riley F. Ennis, CCB- Col. Charles V. Bromley, CCR- Col. Richard R. Gordon, Div Artv- Col. Charles R. Gildart, Div Trains- Col. John H Evans."

Photograph of the 714th Tank Battalion memorial stone, takne at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "To honor the valor and dedication of the men of the 714th Tank Battalion, 15 Sept. '42 - 4 Dec. '45. Combat Commanders: Lt. Col. William J. Phelan - USA, Lt. Col. Frederick P. Field - USA. Herrlisheim - Colmar - Saar Palatinate - Speyer - Ochsenfurt, Erlach - Kitzingen - Dillingen - Kochel. KIA-37. DOW-3. WIA-194."

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the recipient's letters, the weather, her assignment by the Red Cross to work with the 314th Bomb Wing on Guam, transfers, boots, and her friend Billy Ball. Typed on Sheraton Hotel stationary.

Letter from Lillian Roberts to all WASP, president of "WASP, WWII" (the Order of Fifinella) discussing Jacqueline Cochran's passing and memorial service, convention agendas, ballot results, proposed changes to the group's organization, election of national officers, the roster, and the newsletter. Documents pertaining to each are enclosed.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Long Beach, food, landing in El Paso with a major crosswind and nearly colliding with another plane, staying the night in El Paso, and flying on to Midland.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the impressiveness of Catherine's golf scores, boiling water due to the city's inaction on fixing the pipes, and the squadron being able to keep up with news in the United States via their radio.

Photograph of a plaque on the 23rd Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says, "15 Sept 42 - 3 Dec 45. This monument honors all who served in the 23rd Tank Battalion and is dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice defending their country. May they rest in peace. Wartime commanders: Ltc. M.C. Meigs, Maj. W.R. Comfort, Ltc. E.D. Lucas, Maj. J.W. Schrader, Capt. J.P. Fortenberry, Ltc. K.G. Clow, Maj. W.A. Edwards. KIA: 41, WIA: 213, MIA: 36. Presidential Unit Citation, 3rd Platoon Company A - Rimling, France."

Interview with General Robert E. Galer, a Marine Corps veteran (VMF-224) and recipient of the Medal of Honor, concerning his experiences concerning the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; the Guadalcanal Campaign as commander of VMF-224; and as head of the 584 Radar units during the campaigns for the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Navy ROTC at the University of Washington, 1931-35; pilot training at Sand Point, Pensacola, and Quantico, 1935-38; assignment to amphibian squadron on Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, 1938-40, and his minor role in the "destroyers-for-bases" deal with Great Britain, 1940; assignment as commander of VMF-224, 1942; description of the Grumman Wildcat fighter plane; assignment to Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, 1942; episodes involving aerial combat against the Japanese; aerial combat tactics; living conditions at Henderson Field; shot down for the first time on September 12, 1942; shot down for a second time on October 2, 1942; personnel problems with dysentery and malaria; reassignment to COMAIRPAC, November, 1943; Command and Staff College, 1943; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for twenty-nine consecutive days of combat and eleven-and-one-half kills; meeting President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Oval Office; development of the 584 Radar for close-air support; Iwo Jima, …