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This collection consists of an invitation to the commission ceremony for the USS Abercrombie in May 1944.

This collection contains Edward Laughlin’s memoir of his World War II experiences. The memoir begins with the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and follows his movements through 1945. The manuscript is approximately 350 typed pages and is broken down into short chapters, moving chronologically through the war.

The Edward Williamson Collection, 1945, consists of a book compiled by Williamson entitled Wild Tales of the Blue Yonder. The book contains stories of 21 pilots who graduated from the Army Air Corps Class of 1945-B.

This collection features military documents, photographs, maps, and memorabilia from Edwin Best's service with the 618th Ordinance Ammunition Company in the European Theater during World War II.

This collection includes news articles and a news release notice from World War II.

This material documents World War II soldier Elliot Gatner's time on maneuvers in Tennessee during the summer of 1941. Included are photocopied diary excerpts from June to July 1941 while Gatner traveled through middle Tennessee in places like Bell Buckle, Haley, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, and Murfreesboro. Also included are Gatner's photographs of the maneuvers which include campsites, fellow soldiers, poker games, and more.

This collection features a copy of Elmore Allen Green's recollections of his time in the US Air Force serving in the European theater during World War II.

This collection features two manuals for growing victory gardens in America during World War II. Also included are three copies of Uncle Sam's Almanac from the mid-1940s.

This collection includes photographs and postcards from Emil C. Baar's time in England and France serving in World War II in 1945.

Articles written by World War II veteran Eric Aberg on atomic weaponry, specifically the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This collection includes two daily records of events documenting Ernest Barlow's company's movements from March 1944 through July 1945. Barlow served during World War II with Company A of the 44th Engineer Battalion.

This collection documents Erwin P. Currier’s service with the U. S. Navy during World War II. Included is a CD of an interview with Currier as well as photocopies of photographs and service documents. Also included is information related to the histories of two ships on which Currier served: USS Card and USS Bennington.

This collection contains the papers of Eugene Adkins related to his military service in World War II.

A 13-page typed manuscript of Everette Greene’s memoir of his service in World War II entitled, “One Soldier’s View of the War.” Greene’s story begins with his enlistment in July 1940 with the U.S. Army, then details his time in the war in Guyana, France, Belgium, and England.

This collection features one copy of The Story of the Lewis and Marjorie Fox Family of Big Springs written by their eldest daughter, Judy Elizabeth Fox Knoblock. Featuring the personal narratives of Lewis and Majorie, Judy provides a recollection of their family's history, particularly during the Great Depression and World War II.

This collection includes personal photos of Francis and Pauline Gualtiere during their military service with the Marine Corps. Included are pictures of their wedding reception, military portraits, and friends. Also available are press clippings about their nuptials as well as a letter Sgt. Francis C. Gualtiere submitted to The Parish Monthly Calendar regarding faith during wartime.

This collection includes a copy of World War II soldier Frank Baghetti's memoir, "As I Witnessed World War II," along with aa photograph of Baghetti's plane, "Hubba Hubba."

This collection consists of materials regarding Lt. Frank L. Kersnowski, a staff sergeant at a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii during World War II. This collection includes military documents, newspapers, publications, photographs, and a scrapbook. Most publications are photocopies.