Letter from Woodrow W. Aten in New York, New York to Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in which he speaks of his travels in the Atlantic Ocean on a ship.

Photograph of Capt. W. S. Shape and another unidentified officer posing outdoors at Stoney Point, New York. Trees are visible in the background.

Photograph of Capt. W. S. Shape of the 35th Armored Regiment posing in dress uniform at Pine Camp, New York. A handwritten note on the photo reads: "Capt. W. S. Shape, Serv. Co. 35th A.R. Pine Camp".

Photograph of E. Sweet, a corporal in a medical detachment, posing in front of buildings at Pine Camp, New York.

Photograph of Private Bob Trump posing in front of a tree and wooden building.

Photograph of a woman sitting on steps in a garden with a young boy sitting in her lap. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Kathrine & Carl at Niagara."

Postcard of a cartoon of a man and woman kissing, with another woman watching from behind a rock, exclaiming, "Two Timer!" Text on the cartoon says "Advice on Care of 'Babies', Babies should be changed often~ especially in vacation time. Greetings from Castle Point, N.Y." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Hello Hellen haveing a fine time to-day believe it or not I am here on a trip. Marie K."

Photograph of Pvt. Jake Cohen looking at a rifle drill team at Pine Camp in New York. The drill team includes Sgt. John Storms, Sgt. Carl Edmunds, Sgt. Bill Musir, PFC Ed Tungate, Sgt. Ed Smyth, Sgt. Ed Presley, Sgt. Louis Ganon, and Sgt. Bill Riley.

Photograph of S/Sgt. Vern M. Thomas and Silas Frasure standing in a field at Stoney Point, New York.

Photograph of Carlisle, James, Moore, Cpl. Jimison, Young, Carothers, Knoch, and Blankenship kneeling in the snow at Pine Camp, New York. Buildings and a car are visible in the background.

Photograph of soldiers posing on a tank. Those in the top row are, from left to right, Pvt. Jake Cohen, Pvt. Bud Thomas, and Pvt. Tom Brennan. The soldiers in the bottom row are Sgt. Emmett Greeley, Pvt. Bill Witrey, Sgt. Louis Gagnon, and Pvt. Buck Everett.

Card with a handwritten address: "W. W. Aten, First Ordnance Co., Fort Lotten, N.Y."

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean.

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a slightly choppy ocean.

Photograph of Manhattan Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean. Faint images of buildings can be seen.

Postcard of an American Flag, with text that says "Stars and Stripes Forever." Typed text on the back of the photo says "Red is for fervent courage and zeal. White is for purity, cleanness of life. Blue is for loyalty and friendship's devotion. Justice and truth against malice and strife." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, PA says "Hello All- Swell day here at Camp Andres usual went for the weekly boat ride. In fact it was quite hot and I had my field jacket off. Days are passing very rapidly and I do enjoy them very much. Received your card and Fred's letter. Tonite I am in Camp and it is almost 9:00. Therefore the scribbling. Tell Fred the egg is all gone and was delicious. Woody."

Photograph of a soldier wearing a uniform and hat. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "April 21, 1942, N.Y.C."

Postcard of a woman in a red dress and stockings riding a red bike, with the caption "Free-Wheeling." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Miss Helen Aten in Bloomsburg, PA from Fort Hamilton, says "See many sights like this here in N.Y. Ted."

Photograph of a ship or two in the water at New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty is visible in the background.

Photograph of an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.

Photograph of New York City as seen from a ship from the ocean.

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.