This collection is comprised of photographs of the 73rd Bomb Wing, stationed in Saipan during World War II. The photos include images of B-29 bombers as they were sent on raids to Japan, as well as official Air Force photographs, aerial shots, and photographs of the members of the 878th Bomb Squadron. The collection also contains Chester Marshall's personal military documents including orders and memorandums. Two book jackets are also included from his published works about first person human interest stories from members of the military that were a part of the Superfortress assault on Japan in titled, "The Global Twentieth : An Anthology of the 20th AF in WW II" Volumes I and II.