World War (1939-1945) -- Equipment and supplies

Abstract 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.

Abstract This collection contains the correspondence of Sergeant Charles E. Conn, United States Army and his wife, Mary Ann (Maki) Conn, during the Second World War. Also included are other correspondence, photographs, ephemera, postcards, cards, and various realia collected during the war.

Abstract 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.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence written by Cpl. Franz DeVault, USA to his family during the Second World War.

Abstract 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.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence by PFC William "Bill" Fee, USA, and his parents, Dwight and Lucille Fee, during his service with the 11th Armored Division during the Second World War.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence to and from Pvt. Dayle E. Gibson, USA during the Second World War. The letters written by Gibson were sent to Hattie M. Newman. The letters sent to Gibson were written by his friend, Luther Mayers.

Abstract This collection contains the diaries, photographs and realia of Col. Arthur L. Hecht, USA created between 1941-1980.

Abstract This collection contains letters, photographs and and photocopied correspondence from LtCol. Louis E. Kearney, USAAF during the Second World War.

Abstract 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.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence and other materials pertaining to Maj. Norman A. Moore, USA, during the Second World War.

Abstract This collection contains Second World War era photographs, news clippings, and ephemera belonging to Second Lieutenant Joseph R. Richardson, United States Army.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence to and from Capt. Christopher Smith, USA during the Second World War. The collection also includes photographs and ephemera, as well as a code key letter written at the time for the family to be able to avoid the censors.

Abstract This collection contains memorabilia collected by Sergeant John F. Wade, United States Army Air Force during and after the Second World War. Included are a photo album, identification card, pamphlets and pictorial book about Sgt. Wade's unit, the 9th Air Force Service Command.

Abstract This collection contains the combat diary of Staff Sergeant Ralph M. Wefel, United States Army Air Force from the Second World War. Also included are supplementary items such as identification cards, notes, and rosters.

Abstract This is a collection of photographs and other materials from Captain Gretchen H. Yoffa of the Red Cross Clubmobiles during the Second World War and after. The collection includes several photographs, and identification card, some correspondence, and miscellaneous items.