The following document addresses the terms of reference (TOR) such that a group of scientists forming the National Ecosystem Modeling Workshops (NEMoWs) could explore the facets of ecosystem model (EM) uncertainty and make pragmatic suggestions of how the NMFS could proceed in its EM endeavors by dealing with uncertainty using a suite of "best practices" recommended herein.

Interview with Lewis R. Hopkins, a pilot during World War II. He describes growing up on a farm in Georgia, going to college at Berry, and working for Sears, Roebuck, and the Royal Typewriter Company before joining the U. S. Navy. He tells an anecdote about joining the navy so he could go to New York to see the World's Fair, since he had heard the Atlanta Reserve would be making a trip to the Fair. He began flight training in Florida in December 1940, finished the next September, then drove cross-country to San Francisco after the Pearl Harbor attack. He eventually joined the USS Enterprise in April 1942 and saw the B-25 bombers in the Doolittle Raid take off. He was part of Bombing Squadron Six and trained under Commander Best to learn how to do scouting flights, navigation, and dive bombing. He then describes his participation in the Battle of Midway, the hours before take-off, his first view of the Japanese fleet, and his bombing mission. He was later assigned to the USS Hornet and had to fly off to a little island so that planes from the USS Wasp could land on the Hornet after their ship …

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz reflects on a visit to the Academy from his cousin, Elsie Wahrmund. He mentions he filed his duty request to be assigned to the USS Oregon (BB-3), currently on the Asiatic Station. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz reflects on a visit to the Academy from his cousin, Elsie Wahrmund. He mentions he filed his duty request to be assigned to the USS Oregon (BB-3), currently on the Asiatic Station.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming exams prior to graduation. He is also confident of passing his physical exam. He also provides details about his leave. Nimitz also mentions the parties he plans on hosting and attending in connection with graduation. He also adds a word of about his moderate behavior at these parties. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming exams prior to graduation. He is also confident of passing his physical exam. He also provides details about his leave. Nimitz also mentions the parties he plans on hosting and attending in connection with graduation. He also adds a word of about his moderate behavior at these parties.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the semi-annual exams. He mentions witnessing the initial construction of Bancroft Hall. Also, he remarks on a request the superintendent made of his class to cease all hazing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the semi-annual exams. He mentions witnessing the initial construction of Bancroft Hall. Also, he remarks on a request the superintendent made of his class to cease all hazing.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora.

Letter from Kattele to the Commandant that transportation was furnished from Owego NY to Annapolis MD at the cost of $6.96.