World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines -- Mindanao Island.

Overview This collection consists of several small Armed Services Edition books printed for distribution to American military servicemen/women overseas during World War II from 1943 to 1946. The books feature an array of non-fiction titles as well as classics, poetry, cartoons, biographies and fiction titles of various genres. The published books are complete works and not merely digests.

Overview This collection contains correspondence from SF 1/c Sidney Dashevsky, USN, to his fiancee Emily Van Gelder during the Second World War. SF Dashevsky was was deployed for almost the entire time he knew her during this correspondence, from 1943 to 1946.

Overview This collection consists of original correspondence from LT Richard N. Doolittle, USN to his wife, Ruth Doolittle, during the Second World War, as well as various correspondence to the Doolittles before the war began and some ephemera from time spent overseas. Also included is a summary inventory created by the donor that lists dates, summaries, and locations of each letter in the collection.

Overview This collection consists of a coconut sent by CPT David Clark Fransen, USAAF, to his daughter Susan during the Second World War. The collection also contains supplemental material pertaining to CPT Fransen and his daughter Susan. a photo of Susan and a photo of CPT Fransen, as well as photocopies of material related to the coconut and CPT Fransen's military service.

Overview This collection contains early 20th century foreign bank notes.

Overview This collection contains correspondence between SSgt. Anthony P. Krebes and his wife Juanita during the Second World War. Also included are correspondence from the other Krebes brothers who served overseas, family and friends, as well as some documents and ephemera.

Overview This collection is a gift of Penni McRoberts, granddaughter of Corporal Raymon Frank McRoberts. It contains one Class A uniform jacket (US Marines), one Purple Heart medal, seven ribbons, one photograph, and a box with two shell bracelets from Guadalcanal, South Pacific.