"Memories of the Past" by Pedro J. Gonzalez. A wide column of paragraphed text extends across the first page and ends halfway down the second page. The first page has red handwritten words to the left of the first paragraph and a line of text after the paragraph circled in red. Numbers and names have been written in black below the second page's last paragraph.

Draft of "Memories of the Past" by Pedro J. Gonzalez. A wide column of paragraphed text extends across the page. A line of text above the second paragraph has been underlined and partially circled in red ink.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Minick. Minick joined the Navy in 1942 and was trained as an electrician. He was assigned to the USS Thorn (DD-647) and worked in the E division. Minick became a searchlight operator and a member of a repair party. He describes the electrical systems aboard the Thorn. Minick was aboard the destroyer as it served as an escort for Task Force 38 and fired star shells during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He describes the ship searching for several days for survivors of the USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95), but finding none. Minick was aboard when the Thorn went through a typhoon and experienced 72-degree rolls. He visited Tokyo after the surrender and describes the burned city and the civilians he encountered. Minick also boarded HIJMS Nagato and mentions the engine room and souvenir hunting. He left the service after he returned to the States.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Henry Frank Vojtek. Vojtek joined the Navy in September of 1942. Beginning in April of 1943, he served as a Helmsman aboard the USS Murray (DD-576). They participated in the invasions of Bougainville, Tarawa, Aitape, New Guinea, Saipan, the Philippines and Okinawa. He was discharged in January of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with J. Glen Cleckler. He begins by discussing his background and how he and 7 buddies went to a recruiting offices to get forms to have an excuse for the principal for why they skipped school that day (it was actually to go see a movie) and ended up with the principal allowing them to graduate early to join the Marines. He discusses going through boot camp and other training programs, the battle of Iwo Jima, hygiene during a battle, seeing one of the flags raised on Iwo and a couple stories about Harlan Block, one of the flag raisers and part of the group he joined the Marines with. He ancedotes about getting a ride back to the States on a ship full of Section-8 soldiers (PTSD victims), meeting German prisoners of war and Jim Crow laws.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack C. Henthorn. Henthorn joined the Army Air Forces in March 1944. He was sent to gunnery school and describes how he was trained as a ball turret gunner. Henthorn was sent to England as a part of a B-24 crew to serve with the 564th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group. He briefly mentions having Jimmy Stewart as a commanding officer. Henthorn discusses getting an infection from a cut and how he was treated. He describes participating in four missions just before the end of the war. Henthorn details the trip back to the US. He was discharged soon after his return, but remained in the reserves.

Letter from R. B. Moore, Chief Chemist at the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, to John H. Camp.

Individual telegrams by Don Fitzmaurice and Frank Goodell to Jack Ruby, congratulating him and thanking him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Betty Rahoe and Leo Feinstein to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for killing Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Muriel Pierce and Jack Stinson to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Frank Kinney and Frank Holt to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Betty Fell and Winnie Craig and Frank Guth to Jack Ruby, congratulating and thanking him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Memo to Captain Fritz from J. R. Leavelle concerning Jack Ruby. The memo is regarding various sources to be questioned about Jack Ruby.

Formal arrest warrant charging Jack Ruby for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Miss. A. L. Lawson and Wally Weston to Jack Ruby, letting him know that he can call upon them for assistance in his case at any time.

Individual telegrams by John M. Smith and Frank Goddell to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for killing Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Joe Guidere and Andrew Versey to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Mary A. Johnson and Bob Bill and Pete Southgate to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Mary, Joann and Tom and Dorothy Pfitzner to Jack Ruby, thanking and congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Dorothy Fazzino and an anonymous sender from Amble Inn in Bayone New Jersey to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Tomm Hantakas and Pat McNamara to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.

Microfilm copy of a case report which regards Jack Ruby. The report is largely illegible.

Individual telegrams by Sam and Joe Currier to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for killing Lee Harvey Oswald.

Individual telegrams by Mr. and Mrs. Sal St. Angelo to C. C. Decoste to Jack Ruby, congratulating him for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.