Photograph of a large group of Allied troops taking part in a military procession down a city street; there is a crowd of people on the far sidewalk and an assortment of national flags flying throughout the line of troops.

Photograph of a long line of Allied soldiers marching down a street in Wernigerode, Germany; at this point the front of the line is passing by a large vehicle.

Photograph of a large bed of flowers with an assortment of banners lying on top, each one has the name of a different country printed on it. There are numerous tombstones in the background as this bed is located in a large graveyard; these flowers and banners are in honor of those who died during World War II.

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing different battalions and regiments; Hartwell has had his battalion for a while and had recently been pulled out of the line. Hartwell also says he has seen only "one of the old gang" in Chris Daley; there is also indecision on who will go to Rucker and "who would go on the list."

Photograph of Allied soldiers standing in formation and at attention next to a group of civilian men.

Portrait of Eber M. Davies with text on the bottom showing his birth and death dates: "Born Sept. 7th, 1925 Killed Nov. 13th, 1944."

Photograph of a group of people walking orderly down a city street while holding wreathes and banners, as well as flags; this appears to be a type of procession or parade event.

Letter to Charles R. Griggs from his parents wishing him a happy Easter while he is overseas. The bulk of the letter discusses daily life back home in Texas, including their work on the house and yard; at the end they ask Charles to send them the address of a boy in his company that is without parents as they would "like to be mother and dad to him." The back of the letter has a quote that reads: "My Easter prayer for you is this: That you may have a goodly part Of all the beauty of the day - Its joy, its hope, its peace of heart!"

Minutes from the April 26, 1945 meeting with the burgomasters of the Kreis Wernigerode in Wernigerode, Germany. These notes are typed and discuss the interactions during the meeting, declarations made by Mr. Troquet, and amounts of food needed in kilograms. The notes at the end discuss the financial situations in each of the communities nearby.

Letter from C. K. Griggs to his son Captain Charles R. Griggs telling him that they are not worrying too strongly about him while he is away; his parents did not want to think they did not care about him. C. K. Griggs describes what is going at home, "Otto Carter is home from the Pacific, he and Lillain Pratt are to be married soon."

Photograph of a few men lowering a casket with a French flag draped over it into the ground. Behind the burial is a large crowd of civilians and soldiers in attendance.

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Alfred C. Harris wearing a fury leather jacket with a leather helmet and goggles. The text on the bottom of the photograph contains information about Harris' rank, and birth/ death dates: "S/Sgt. Alfred C. Harris 391st Sqd. 34th Bomb Group 8th Air Force Born April 23, 1923 Killed July 19, 1944."

Certificate of retirement from the "Armed Forces of the United States of America" to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs. The certificate reads: "To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting: This Is To Certify That Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs...Was Retired From The United States Army." This certificate was signed by the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Edward C. Meyer; there is a letter from W. T. Prescott accompanying the certificate with details of Griggs' status on the retired list.

Portrait of Lieutenant Joseph W. Akins, "15th Replacement Co., 1st Cavalry Div." The description on the bottom tells Akins' birth and death date/location: "Born June 8, 1921 in Hillsboro, Texas. Killed September 2, 1950 in Taegu, Korea."

Portrait of Staff Sergeant Earl C. Watson standing in his military uniform. The text on the bottom of the photo contains information about Watson including the dates of his birth and death, and the medals he won: "S/Sgt. Earl C. Watson 45th Division Born nov. 11th, 1911 Killed June 30th at Nittuno [sic], Italy Purple Heart, E. T. O. Ribbon, Three Bronze Stars."

Photograph of a large number of people walking down a city street in Wernigerode, Germany while holdings wreathes, banners, flowers, etc. These people are walking in remembrance of fallen soldiers during the war; each banner has the name of a different nation.

Ration book application signed by Beatrice Clementine Blewett in Alexandria, Louisiana. The note on the bottom right corner says "This application must be mailed between June 1 and June 10, 1943. After June 10th, applications will not be accepted before August 1. Affix postage before mailing."

Photograph of four banners attached to a large flower bed, and have names of different locations typed on them: "Pologne, D. P. Camp, Espagne."

Financial statement prepared by the United Service Organizations, Inc., according to the title this statement covers their financials as of December 31, 1947 and discusses their termination costs in 1948. The report covers numerous categories: 1947 Budget and Campaign Goal, Funds Available During 1947, USO Terminal Costs During 1948, Final Reserve, Commitments Beyond December 31, 1947, Financial Position December 1, 1947, and Military Operations Financed by USO in 1948 and Delegated to Member Agency Management.

Portrait of Norman Preston Alston, "Private 120th Infantry, Killed Nov. 20, 1944 in Germany." Alston is wearing his United States Army uniform and hat in the photograph.

Portrait of Alton Belton Wilson wearing his military uniform. The text on the bottom of the photograph contains information of Wilson's parents and siblings, and his death, as well as the medals he won: "Alton Belton Wilson Son of F. C. and Maudie Wilson of Roscoe Brother of Elizabeth Ballard and Calvin Killed Feb. 11, 1943 in Italy Received Purple Heart and Silver Star."

Pay record book belonging to James Darley, the first page on the inside contains information about his birth date, the date of enlistment, and the date he opened the book. His net monthly pay is $2630; he has four entries of payments written in the table on page 4, all having date paid and the names of the "quartermaster making payment." Pages 9 through 11 include instructions for the soldier about how to handle such an account and that they are to wear them at all times.

Photograph of three banners lying on a flower bed, each with the name of a different location: "Hongrie, Belgique, D. P. Camp." This arrangement is a part of a memorial site for those fallen in the war.

Portrait of Flight Lieutenant Deverle Brown wearing his military uniform. The description on the bottom of the photograph tells Brown's rank, squadron, date of death, and parents: "Deverle Brown Flight Lieut. R. A. F. Squadron 25, Died February 1945, Parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Brown."