Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Based on the forecasts and analyses made by the Research Institute, the country's largest distributor of confidential facts for businessman, The Rest Of Your life pictures the postwar world for the return soldier and the man in the street."

Daily newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from El Reno, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 2, 1944. He is glad to hear that Wilbur Crawford is home, and explains that he didn't say anything because he wasn't sure when Crawford would arrive. His outfit started holding church services in the mess hall, and he plans on going often. He received a letter from Bertie, who is getting married soon, and one from Joe Lattimore, who promised to clean and oil Willis' shotgun and rifles.

Daily newspaper from Borger, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

A letter from John Ballator to Carl B. Compton about lithography practices.

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Breckenridge, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Typed version: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "How is my honey feeling today?" The letter continues with details on weekly mass, biking with friends in the neighboring areas and parks, going to the boardwalk by the beach, and how going places breaks up the days but seeing soldiers with their sweethearts makes Carolyn miss him even more. The letter closes, "In the meantime keep smiling & take care of yourself." Written July 2nd and posted July 3rd.

Daily newspaper from Mount Pleasant, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his trip to Honolulu with Holquin, including swimming at Waikiki beach, drinking beer with other men in their squadron, seeing the movie "Irene," and buying their dinner from the post exchange.

Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Cleburne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "How is my honey feeling today?" The letter continues with details on weekly mass, biking with friends in the neighboring areas and parks, going to the boardwalk by the beach, and how going places breaks up the days but seeing soldiers with their sweethearts makes Carolyn miss him even more. The letter closes, "In the meantime keep smiling & take care of yourself." Written July 2nd and posted July 3rd.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her lonely weekend due to her staying home rather than going to Seguin with Sally, and her day off work for the 4th of July,

Daily newspaper from Okemah, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Cushing, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1017, 4-6-2, on westbound passenger Train No. 409, near Altus, OK.