This collection includes Gordon Beem's personnel records, other military documents, correspondence, and newspaper clippings as well as photographs and film negatives documenting his time with the U. S. Air Force during the Korean and Cold Wars. Dating from 1951 to 1970, Beem's personnel records and military documents depict his service in the Air Force. His correspondence includes letters to and from him and V-Mail addressed to loved ones. The newspaper clippings are dated circa 1960s but also include some news clippings from circa 1860. His photographs depict his family life while serving in Korea and his other services. Also included are portrait film negatives and magazines.