Photograph of a man and woman singing with the 291st AGF Band at the USO club. The man stands on the left of the microphone and is dressed in black robes while holding a gavel. The woman stands on the right in a short dress with pinned hair and sings into the microphone.

Photograph of a women standing in front of a microphone. She is wearing a short dress and pinned hair. Behind the woman, the 291st Army Ground Forces Band sits and plays several instruments.

Photograph of an African American woman playing an accordion. She is wearing a long dress with pinned hair and stands in front of a microphone. The 291st AGF Band sit behind the women while playing their instruments.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting at a table overlooking a map with three other men standing around him. Nimitz and the man directly to his right are in identical light-colored uniform jackets with decorated epaulettes and black ties. The man to Nimitz left wears a collared button-down shirt and pants. The man on the far right has both hands on the table and wears a dark uniform jacket with two-star pins on either side of the shoulders and light-colored pants.

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz as he sits in a dark colored armchair with his hands clasped in his lap. he is wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, a collared shirt and dark tie. In front of Admiral Nimitz is a small round table with a teacup, saucer and teaspoon on top of it.

Photograph of an unidentified singer standing in front of a microphone with the 291st AGF Band sitting behind him. The singer wears a button up shirt with long pants.

Photograph of the bow of the USS Hancock stocked with airplanes. Another ship can be seen in the background of the image.

Scrapbook featuring images from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish during World War II, along with military correspondence and clippings. Included is a booklet entitled "Navy Day 1945: U.S.S. Skirmish" featuring photographs and a written history of the U.S.S. Skirmish's activities during WWII and a listing of personnel.

Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.

Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.

Photograph of the interior of barracks in either Caledonia or Guadalcanal. Two rows of bed go across the barracks and two men are seen lying on beds across from one another. Coats and hats line the right wall of the barracks.

Photograph of two men playing a bass and drum for a crowd at a USO club. Both men wear button up shirts and long pants. Behind the men, two members of the band sit and listen to the performance.

Photograph of a beach on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. The image shows several trees including a large palm trees, bushes and the thin strip of sand as it meets the ocean.

Photograph of a beach on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. The image shows several trees including a large palm trees, bushes and the thin strip of sand as it meets the ocean.

Photograph of a beach on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. The image shows several large branches on the ground, bushes and the thin strip of sand as it meets the ocean.

Photograph of a beach scene on Johnston Island. Several palm trees sit to the left side of the photo and the sun can be seen setting in the background.

Photograph of Bingo the dog standing for a photograph aboard the USS Hancock. The dog faces toward a strong wind.

Photograph of Bob Hope and others gathering around a broadcasting microphone. Three men in the group face towards the microphone while one man stands behind the others. A woman with pinned hair looks down in the right corner of the photo.

Photograph of Evaleeta's bow taken from just underneath the bowsprit. There are a variety of ropes and chains in view.

Photograph of taken from a distance of the bow of the Evaleeta. The ship has all the sails furled, and the light is low casting it in silhouette.

Photograph of a young man in a white collared shirt and shorts holding the lead of a dark horse. Next to the horse is a small calf. Both the horse and calf are extremely skinny with every rib showing. Behind the horse are a few barrels, trees and a building with a straw roof.

Photograph of a group of nurses aboard the USS Hancock being transported back to the United States. The nurses are arranged into three rows and all wear collared shirts and sailor styled hats.

Photograph of two buildings nestled behind palm trees on the beach of the Isle of Pines.

Photograph of two buildings on the right of a grass footpath. The far building is on a raised platform with a wraparound porch. The building closer to the camera is made of brick and is very damaged. On the left of the path is a large tree bare of leaves.