Interview with Harold Salfen, a Army Air Force WWII veteran from O'Fallon, Missouri. Salfen discusses his hometown and family background, his childhood and education, working in St. Louis, attending the University of Missouri, joining the Army Air Force and training, operating a ground radar in the European Theater, liberating Buchenwald Concentration Camp, the end of the war, and returning home. In appendix is a biography/resumé of Salfen's.

Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."

Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Interview with Oral interview with Hermi Salas, a U. S. Marine during World War II. Salas was assigned to the Third Marine Division and was present for the invasion of Guam in the Mariana Islands. He was wounded on Guam and evacuated to a hospital ship, the USS Solace. He also participated in the Iwo Jima landings. After a few weeks at Iwo Jima, Salas was wounded again and placed aboard the USS Solace. He discusses his experiences in the hospital recovering from the wounds he received in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Eventually, he made his way back to San Antonio. He also discusses a brief leave at home before he reported to prison guard duty in Corpus Christi. Upon being discharged after the war, Salas went to radio school and worked at Kelly Air Force Base in the Civil Service.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting Aunt O with Jessie, Annie Laura, and Doug, Jessie being accepted into the medical corps, and Dan Jr. returning to the states. Catherine encourages Joe to write to Dan Jr. while he is in Luling.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Honey's military physical exam on December 18, a busy day at work, a visit with Sally, Toots, and little Tom, plans to make a trip home for the weekend, and a reminder for Joe to take his vitamins.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe wishing him a happy St. Valentine's Day. Catherine discusses news from home, including dinner with Mammy and playing with Julie Kate, and asks after Joe's crew on the plane.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including breakfast with Nellie, lunch with Emma, the weather, and elections, both local and national.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting an oil well with Lorraine, plans to go swimming at Sue Merle's with Baker, Nell, Allen, and Jim Joe, as well as Mr. Graham offering to buy their car.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting Jenny the previous evening, plans for a quiet night in, and Mammy's new habit of sleeping late.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at the Kopper Kettle with friends, Elaine starting school, and Teddy, their dog, courting another dog.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the card she sent him for Valentine's Day, his joy at Catherine's frequent bridge games, and sending her some snapshots of men in his crew.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service and worrying about Catherine taking flying lessons, though he has faith in her ability.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing completing a gunnery mission, watching a baseball game, and seeing a performance from the comedian Bob Hope.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing early morning guard duty, listening to the radio while flying, the mail service, and having a good supper.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing getting a haircut, sending Catherine some money, playing a game of poker, and watching the movie "Janie."

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, Catherine's knowledge of the geography of the islands, and Joe looking forward to eating her stew when he returns home.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission, being placed in the position of nose gunner, Christmas plans, and his return to Honolulu. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing recent events since his previous letter.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his change of address, who he is sharing tents with, and life on deployment.

A Certificate of Pilot Status issued for WASP Gayle Snell and sent to the Civil Aeronautics Administration by her Army Air Force commanders, listing her hours, training period, and qualified airframes.

Postcard showing the opening of the causeway at Port Lavaca. In the photograph there are multiple military trucks traveling in either direction on the bridge.