Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.

Photograph of a sailor from close range. The back of the photo says that this was "taken at Okinawa Ryuku Islands Buckner Bay." Also written on the back is "Beat, but happy its now almost over."

Portrait of J. J. S. Smith of the 24th Marines 4th Division wearing a shirt and tie. The text on the bottom of the photo contains information about his birth and death: "J. J. S. Smith 24th Marines 4th Div. Born Feb. 6th, 1926 Killed March 2nd, 1945 at Iwo Jima."

Portrait of Private First Class Mark C. Yoakum wearing a nice jacket. The text on the photograph contains information about his troop company, his birth and death dates, the medals he won, and the names of his parents: "P. F. C. Mark C. Yoakum, Co. L. 4th Marines Born March 26th, 1925 Killed May 22nd, 1945 at Okinawa Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Took part in four invasions Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Yoakum."

Illustrated postcard of Japanese firemen using hoses to extinguish a fire. The postcard was printed in Japanese, but features English text in the form of a handwritten message from the sender to the recipient.