Letter from M. D. Landin to M. D. Landin in a prisoner of war camp in Moulmein, Burma. The letter discusses number and nationality of prisoners, as well as the living and working conditions. It is said the commander tries to treat prisoners kindly, and discusses the pay rate (based on rank and work done). Handwritten text on the back of the postcard: "I am feeling fine and hope you are the same. Goodby. M. D. Landin."

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Letter from H. W. Underwood recommending Helen Corbitt for a position in the Navy based on her work in the Women's Reserve and at the Home Economics Tea House at the University of Texas.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

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

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Military order for Jose Alaniz to report for induction into the U.S. Armed Forces; it requires that he report at 1:00pm on November 11, 1943 to the local military board at Sinton, Texas.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.

Letter from J. E. Tribble to Ernest Marion informing Marion that he has passed all examinations and has all needed qualifications for Aviation Cadet training, and his birth certificate and letters of recommendation are being returned.

List of brakemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943.. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of firemen employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of switchmen employed in the Smithville Yard, South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of train porters employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of July 1943. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Recommendation letter from C. G. Moody to discussing Ernest Marion's work ethic and veracity, affirming Marion for his position.

Recommendation letter from Roy Beuly and G. L. Griffin (who are the chief and assistant chief of the Sinton Volunteer Fire Department, respectively) discussing the merit of Ernest Marion.

Recommendation letter from Julius Goodman endorsing Ernest Marion's character and ambition.

Photograph of (left to right) Ed Cole, Don Hale, Pete Conley, John Joyce, Joe Orhaman, unidentified soldier, and 'Hanson' in front of a wooden structure at Camp Barkeley.

A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.

Photograph of the 1943 Birdville football team posing together wearing their Letterman jackets. The first two rows sit on a bench while the third row behind them stands.

Photograph of Abilene Police Chief Bernice Lee "Hattie" Buster; she is wearing a dress and glasses and appears to be lighting a candle on a cake that is partially visible. The cake is sitting in a box and has flowers and a large decorative police badge on it.