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Itemized Contractor's Invoice for Building Barn 1944; Lumber invoices 1944.

This folder contains three personal diaries in the form of memo pads kept by Sparkman that begins on April 24, 1943, with his departure from the U.S. to overseas. A September 15, 1943 entry describes landing in Italy and experiencing his first air raid. He also details landing in Southern France in his second diary. The third diary ends in Germany with his last entry on February 28, 1945. Sparkman provides details of actions that are not discussed in his letters.

This folder contains twenty-five letters and Vmail letters starting from Camp Polk, LA through North Africa, Italy and then France.

This folder contains sixty-three letters which begin shortly before Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France, through to the border of Germany. An August 30 letter mentions trading with the local French for produce. Of note, a September 7 letter discusses French women who collaborated and having their heads shaved. The September 10 letter discusses Walden having mailed the German grain sack piece and its use which is contained in this collection. A November 8 letter discusses sending home collectibles including a bible found by Sparkman at Cassino that belonged to another soldier.

This folder contains thirty-seven letters written from Italy. Of note, in the March 27 letter, Sparkman notes experiencing the first peaceful day since November 1943. In a July 7 letter, he describes experiences during the Battle of Cassino. A July 14 letter mentions keeping a copy of the company daily diary which is included in Box two of the collection. A July 21 letter mentions eating locally available fruits.

This folder contains thirty-three letters. The time period covered includes drive north in Italy and ending with Rome. In the July 5 letter, Sparkman discusses visiting Rome and his observations.

This folder contains fifty-five letters which coves the time period in Italy.