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This folder contains letters sent from Kass to his sister Rose, his nephew Robert, and his parents. The folder also contains some of Rose's responses. The letters describe Kass' daily routine at Camp Wheeler, including training, as well as his knowledge of the war effort in abroad. Kass' letters then describe life and training at Fort Benning in the Officer's Candidate School. Rose's letters talk about their family, the city's reaction to the war, local fundraising efforts, and her own thoughts on the war.

This folder contains numerous series of letters between naval officers and commanders as well as official documents regarding training, many of them classified. Included in this folder as well are naval training materials like maps, maneuvering boards, a chemical warfare training diagram, and a guidebook to maritime symbols.