Transcript of an interview with Ralph W. Nelson, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the submarines USS Batfish and USS Parche in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Submarine School, San Francisco, California, 1942; early torpedo problems; his responsibilities as a fire controlman; assignment to the Batfish, 1944; various patrols in the Luzon Strait and Makassar Strait; lifeguard duty off Palau for downed airmen; transfer to the Parche, 1945.

Letter from Thel Miller to Gayle Snell discussing recent visits, upcoming travel plans, and mutual acquaintances.

Telegram sent from Jacqueline Cochran and General Hap Arnold to Gayle Snell discussing the pending approval of a medical exam.

Letter from Gayle Snell to Mickey McLernon Brown discussing trouble developing some photos, tapes, visiting, and a long summary of her work and living situation since leaving the WASP.

Interview with James W. Huffman, a Navy WWII veteran and POW from Los Angeles, California, who survived the sinking of the USS Houston (CA-30). Huffman discusses joining the Navy; service aboard the Houston and changes in training as war neared; early operations in the war; the Battle of Sundra Strait and sinking; surviving in Java; capture by the Japanese; various experiences in internment at Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Thanbyuzayat, several camps on the Burma Railway, and Tamarkan in Thailand; and liberation.

Interview with David Thomas, a Marine WWII veteran from Takio, Missouri, who was at the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Thomas discusses joining the Marine Corps in 1940, assignment to Kaneohe Naval Air Station, life and work there, the attack on December 7th, the immediate aftermath, casualties and damage to Kaneohe, leaving the Marines to attempt becoming a naval aviator, and being drafted into the Army as a bomber navigator.

Special orders listing assignments for officers in the United States Air Force, including Marjorie Wakeham.

Special orders listing role re-assignments of several officers in the United States Air Force, including Marjorie Wakeham.

International certificate showing that Marjorie Wakeham received vaccinations for several diseases, mostly administered in Tokyo, Japan.

Interview with Garlen W. Eslick, a Navy WWII veteran from Milan, Missouri who served aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) when it was sunk at Pearl Harbor. Eslick discusses joining the Navy and basic training, assignment to the Oklahoma, accommodations aboard, the food, the crew, liberty, being bombed and torpedoed, the Oklahoma capsizing, being trapped inside the ship, rescue, work after the attack, and service aboard the Saratoga (CV-3).

Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they reunited in Columbia, California. A photo of WASP members taken at the Columbia Airport tamarack is included in this clipping.

Aeronautical map of California region showing topographical features and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. An enlarged portion of the map in the bottom left corner shows a closer look at San Francisco and its surrounding cities. Scale 1:500,000.

Interview with James C. Venable regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. Mr. Venable was captured while serving in the Marine Corps on Wake Island.

Letters from Dawn Seymour and Margaret C. Tamplin to WASP members. The first letter is a listing of several brief group updates, including an upcoming reunion and an attached list of WASP uniform items for sale to members. The second letter is an update on group dues and membership cards.

Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.

Certificate showing that flight officer Paul A. Hill passed the instrument flight test at Long Beach Army Air Field.

Letter from Captain Merril Smith to his wife discussing how Bill Ledbetter has been, asking about their daughter, and telling her that he loves her.

Interview with Wilburn Snyder, a POW of the Japanese in the Philippines. He answers questions about his time in the military and as a POW in the Philippines.

Interview with Wilburn Snyder, a POW of the Japanese in the Philippines. He answers questions about his time in the military and as a POW in the Philippines.

Interview with Arthur Oviedo, a seaman in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He describes his time in the military and his experiences overseas.

Interview with Warren, E.G., an electrician in the US Navy during WWII. He describes volunteering to join the military and life during his service.

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.

Interview with L. B. Blackmon, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He discusses boot camp in San Diego, his assignment to Pearl Harbor, and his experiences during the attack. He later trained cadets in Corpus Christi.

Interview with Paul Jackson, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He discusses his time in boot camp at Camp Pendleton and his combat experiences in the Battle of Iwo Jima.