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This folder contains letters from Bill Fontaine sent to Hazel. Included in many of his letters are copies and discussions of Snafupppers, a satire paper aimed at GIs which he edits based out of his location in Columbus, OH. In his September 30, 1944, letter, he discusses issues GIs have returning home after being under such strict supervision as well as his misgivings with the modern institution of the church. In his letter on November 1, 1944, he included newspaper clippings, including a political cartoon about the presidential election, letters from men in India, and a copy of Party Records. His January 29, 1945 letter included correspondence forwarded to Hazel that was between Bill and Mrs. Bowman.

This final set of letters describes Bill's feelings toward the Japanese, getting leave, his son, and his wife.

This set of letters encompasses Bill's final days of basic training before he is sent overseas to the Philippines. Besides military life, Bill discusses his new son Billy, his feelings toward Mildred, his family, letters, and gifts.

This folder contains letters written to Mr. and Mrs. Bowman from Bob Bowman, Hazel's younger brother during his time in the Navy.

This folder contains letters and V-mail from Anderson's brother-in-law, Boyd "Gene" Paradis, to Anderson's mother while training at Camp Roberts, California, and then while stationed in the Philippines and New Guinea. The letters discuss friends and family.

Folder includes a letter to Admiral Holmes, letter to Professer Watson, letter to Vanos, Office of Scientific Research and Development Certificate, Medallion USS Koiner(DE-331), document about the vessel, and two Resumes of Vanos' career.

This folder contains personal letters from Kindell to his family. Kindell sends more church pamphlets homes. Ray Kindell paints water colors. This folder includes several newspaper clippings and a full page newspaper. This page details women service in the military. Kindell enjoys attending dances and learning new dance moves.

This folder contains personal letters from Kindell to his family. Kindell visited nearby Abilene Texas. Kindell writes to his father because it seems his mother cannot use her eyes to read. Kindell is in a demanding training course. Kindell states he is trying to learn/get something out of the army to use in civilian life after the war.

This folder contains personal letters from Kindell to his family. This folder also contains a large number of V-mail. There is also an envelope with no letter and a loose Seasons Greetings card. Kindell has been transferred to somewhere in New York. Kindell attended an opera.

This folder contains personal letters from Kindell to his family. Kindell visits he nearby town of Louisville. Ray Kindell visited New York City. Kindell sends his insurance policy of $10.000 home.