Postcard with a photograph of a small river running through the streets in the town of Wernigerode, Germany. The Wernigerode Castle can be seen on the hill in the background behind the trees. The caption on the bottom is written in German: "Wernigerode, Harz Flutrenne mit Blickauf das Schlop."

Postcard with a photograph of an empty courtyard in Wernigerode, Germany, with trees planted within it. There are numerous dining tables throughout the courtyard, and on the hill in the background you can see the Wernigerode Castle.

Postcard with a photograph of an ornate building located in Wernigerode, Germany. The caption on the bottom of the picture is written in German and says that this is the town hall building (Rathaus); it has two spiked cones on the front of the roof and a tall bell tower with a clock underneath.

Postcard with a photograph of the Wernigerode Castle in Wernigerode, Germany. The castle is situated on a hill above the smaller buildings within the immediate town.

Map of the area near the German town of Blankenburg, located a few miles southeast of Wernigerode, Germany. This map shows all of the major highways, railroads, and forests of the area; this was used during World War II.

Photograph of a large number of people walking down a city street in Wernigerode, Germany while holdings wreathes, banners, flowers, etc. These people are walking in remembrance of fallen soldiers during the war; each banner has the name of a different nation.

Photograph of a long line of Allied soldiers marching down a street in Wernigerode, Germany; at this point the front of the line is passing by a large vehicle.

This report discusses a recent incident that happened at the Foreign National Camp in Ziegenberg, Germany. According to the report two Americans got into a confrontation with two Russian civilians; the two Russians "were wounded, one on the breast but not in a dangerous state, the second has obtain a ball in his foot."

Report concerning an incident that took place at the Foreign National Camp in Ziegenberg, Germany. The title of the report and the rest of the text is typed in French.

Book concerning the "Military Government [in] Germany" now that the allied forces had made their way into Germany. The Table of Contents shows each section dealing with the abrogation, dissolution, or altering of policies that had been set forth by the Nazi Party in 1933. The text on the front page says this book contains "Proclamation, Laws, Ordinaces and Notices. Directives and Instructions to German Police."

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing different battalions and regiments; Hartwell has had his battalion for a while and had recently been pulled out of the line. Hartwell also says he has seen only "one of the old gang" in Chris Daley; there is also indecision on who will go to Rucker and "who would go on the list."

Minutes from the April 26, 1945 meeting with the burgomasters of the Kreis Wernigerode in Wernigerode, Germany. These notes are typed and discuss the interactions during the meeting, declarations made by Mr. Troquet, and amounts of food needed in kilograms. The notes at the end discuss the financial situations in each of the communities nearby.

Letter from a soldier named Don King to Captain Charles R. Griggs concerning his status in his current company as first sergeant but will probably be moved back once a new man is assigned. King tells Griggs that he wants him to spend time with him and his wife after the war is over and that he really would like to see him and talk to him in person.

Postcard of James V. Gillenwater wearing his military uniform. The text on the bottom of the photograph contains information about Gillenwater's birth and death, and the company he was apart of: "James V. Gillenwater Co. F. 2nd Bt. 8th Div. Born Sept 27, 1919 Killed Nov. 24, 1944 Hurtgen [sic] Forest."

Portrait of Sergeant A. T. Roy wearing his military uniform. The text on the bottom of the photograph has information about Roy's troop group, his birth date, and his death date/location: "Sgt. A. T. Roy 42nd [Cavalry] Recon. Troop Born July 12th, 1917 Killed April 25th, 1945 in Germany."