Letter from W. D. Baker of the Veterans Administration to Jack Vaughan, on October 29, 1946, informing him of what should be done with his separation papers.

Greeting card from G. E. Dalton and family. The front shows a drawing of an American flag, and the inside shows the American flag next to a picture of a dome.

Christmas greeting card from Fay Garvin and her family to Jack Vaughan. The drawing on the front is of Uncle Sam, set against a red, white, and blue shield.

Easter greeting card from Fay Garvin to Jack Vaughan. The drawing on the front shows an American flag above cherry blossoms.

Christmas greeting card from Mildred Reddy to Jack Vaughan. The front shows a drawing of a shield with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue background, three red, white, and blue candles, and three arrows.

Christmas greeting card from Mildred Reddy to Jack Vaughan, on December 2, 1942. The front shows a drawing of an American flag enclosed in a star, with a red, white, and blue musical staff in the background. She wishes him a merry Christmas, and hopes that he and the army will make it back safely.

Letter from Bill Jenkins to Jack Vaughan, on December 10, 1953, offering a tear sheet of the front page of the Herald and News.

Booklet belonging to Jack Vaughan, which lists Army, Navy, and Marine Corps insignias and what they signify.

Letter from R. Frank Tucker to Jack Vaughan, on December 7, 1953, thanking him for his letter, and providing information on the barracks Vaughan stayed in. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page adds: "The barracks were later torn down and on our visit there in 1994 they were starting a housing addition."

Card from the Veterans Administration to Jack C. Vaughan, informing him that they have received his life insurance application.

Photocopy of a letter from Derrel Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, on August 8, 1945. He talks about seeing his brother Raymond, and hopes that he will get to see Howard when he arrives. He also mentions that he has been getting more fresh food since the war in Europe ended.

Greeting card from Derrel F. Vaughn to Jack Vaughan on the occasion of his birthday. The front shows a drawing of a card in an envelope, surrounded by flowers.

Christmas greeting card from Emma Vaughan to Jack Vaughan. It shows an American flag, behind a drawing of the Statue of Liberty.

Easter greeting card from Emma Vaughan to Jack Vaughan. There is a drawing of the Statue of Liberty on the front and inside the card.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Eleanor Roosevelt, on September 4, 1944, asking if her son could be transferred from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to a marine base near Fort Worth, so that he could be near his family.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in March of 1945. She explains that she did not sign papers for an allowance from her son Jack, and that she has learned that the amount originally allotted for her has been withheld from his pay for several months. She asks that the money be restored to him.

Photocopy of a letter from Emma Vaughan to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on November 13, 1944, explaining why she did not sign papers allotting her a family allowance.

Envelope from Jack C. Vaughan to Mrs. R. B. Vaughan, containing 10 postcards of his base at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Document relating Jack Vaughan's time in the Marines Corps during World War II, from joining to shipping out.

Photocopy of a letter from Jack Vaughan to Fay Vaughan Garvin, on August 21, 1942. He asks about an election and her children, and tells her that the men fighting the war need to know the American public supports them.

Letter from Jack Vaughan to the President of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, published in the Herald and News on December 10, 1953. Vaughan expresses his appreciation for the kindness of the people of Klamath Falls who made his stay there enjoyable, and apologizes on behalf of his fellow Marines who may not have conducted themselves as well as they should.

Poem entitled "The Life of a Marine" written by Jack Vaughan in 1942 about his experiences training with the Marine Corps.

Document written by Jack Vaughan recollecting his time spent in Honolulu, Hawaii during March and April of 1944.

Recollections written by Jack Vaughan concerning his service in the military in American Samoa during World War II.