Photograph of Jacqueline Cochran and General Gerald C. Brant sitting in folding chairs at the graduation ceremony for the 43-W-1 class of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

Photograph of Dan Melli standing with his arms behind his back. He is wearing a U.S. Army dress uniform with a peaked cap. A row of tents is visible behind him.

Photograph of Dan Melli standing with his arms to his sides. He is wearing a U.S. Army dress uniform with a peaked cap. A house is visible in background, while a row of tents is located to the right.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 24, 1943. He discusses a friend meeting the President of the U.S., the installation of a bakery at his camp, and his cousin Jimmie Kendrick.

Procedural text for operating the local radio for Avenger Field. It gives instructions on how "to leave line," what to do during take off, what to do on a forty-five degree entry, and important tips.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Irby and Dineen discussing the payment of $1,972.80 for Irby's invoice for reporting Case Number 1718 in Abilene, Texas.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Carl Barnes discussing an enclosed letter of recommendation for Mr. Barnes.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Wing Commander George Greaves discussing previous correspondence from April 22, 1943. Plosser attaches three letters of recommendation to the letter, as requested, and expresses his relief that Greave's family has been reunited.

Letter of recommendation from Joe B. Plosser for Carl Barnes.

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Commanding General H. H. Arnold discussing the cancellation and replacement of Joe. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince's contract with the United States Army Air Force in compliance with the District Attorney's office charges filed on April 3, 1943. Plosser and Prince ask that "new operators be held in abeyance pending the outcome of" their trial and request that General Arnold "initiate the proper steps toward [their] restoration as operators" of their field.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Harry C. Claiborne discussing the outcome of the recent trial against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Plosser thanks Claiborne for his support and extends the same offer for assistance to Claiborne, should he ever need it.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Frank X. Mara replying to previous correspondence from May 4, 1943. Plosser tells Mara that he and Charles A. Prince are working to get their contract reinstated.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to J. G. "Tex" Rankin discussing Plosser and Prince's work to get their army contract reinstated after their trial.

Letter from G. F. Buskie to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the appointment of a Defense Plant Corporation engineer to the Plosser-Prince Air Academy to oversee the expansion program approved by the Defense Plant Corporation Board of Directors two days previous. The bottom of the letter is initialed by J. B. Plosser.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to E. L. Bauknight discussing the payment of $27.25 to cover the cost of Bauknight's expenses while in Abilene, Texas.

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to C. A. Monroe replying to previous correspondence from C. A. Monroe.

Procedural text for operating the local radio for Avenger Field. It gives instructions on how "to leave line," what to do during take off, what to do on a forty-five degree entry, and important tips.

A notice for Dora G. Bevis informing her of changes in her military status, including upgrades to her salary and list of duties, as well as a transition from student pilot to civilian pilot.

Pay reservation request form signed by Dora G. Bevis authorizing the military to withdraw $25 from her pay each month to be converted into war bonds.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Attu, Wake Island, Southwest Pacific, Russia, China-Burma, Air offensive. Large world map is keyed to text and shows United Nations Axis and Axis occupied areas, countries with Axis relations broken, and neutral countries. Additional maps: Mediterranean Sea; Areas held by Japan in the Kurile and Aleutian Islands. Inset map: Attu Island. Photographs: Mass production methods in the southwest Pacific mimic those of Detroit; Red Stars mark Soviet Air Force planes made in America; Nazis frisk Yugoslav peasants accused of guerilla activities Back: The not-so-soft underside [African victory].

Postcard of the Officers' Club at Camp Campbell. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all. Up a little earlier. Today will go out in Camp and look for a place to bivouac. It is almost like looking for a site for a house etc. The weather continues very pleasant. I guess our weather is over by now. Woodrow."

Photograph of two soldiers shaking hands in front of a building. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Aug. 24, 1943- Camp Campbell. Col. Wood Congratulating on my promotion in front of our headquarters."

Photograph of a newly wed officer and his bride being towed away in their jeep by a wrecker. A sign on the back of the jeep says, "Just Married?"

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being transported to Palm Springs, exploring the town, flight delays, orders, free time, and Air Corps personnel in California.