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Published manuscript written about David Stein, the author's father-in-law, and his experiences as a P.O.W. during WWII.

The Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection contains two woven baskets, one traditional skirt, one hat and two other items worn in celebration events.

Records of the Newport Company, Pensacola, Florida, 1930-1931, and its subsidiaries, including copies of articles of incorporation, stock issuances, correspondence, and related papers concerning the organization of Newport Company, the Newport Chemical Corporation, and the E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company.

News Notes from The Chaplain's Office, Vol. 2, No. 3 - Vol. 3, No. 1

This collection relates to Staff Sergeant Philip Lester Brinson who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the tail gunner position on B-26B aircraft number 41-18058 Martin Marauder with the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bombardment Group (Medium) during World War II. On September 9. 1943, this aircraft was hit by flak on a mission to Boulogne, France. The aircraft subsequently flipped over and crashed into the English Channel which killed the entire crew. Brinson was awarded the Purple Heart medal and Air Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster. This collection includes photographs, documents, Brinson's engraved Purple Heart Medal, and his wallet that was returned to the family after his death.

The All-Florida Weekly Magazine, 1955, "Building Blocks from the Sea" by Mary Lou Norwood; The All-Florida Magazine, 1957, "Festival of Florida Products" by Mary Lou Norwood; handwritten sheet music (possibly by Mary Lou Norwood)

William Carrier served as an Assistant Turret Officer aboard the USS Nashville from 1944-46 in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During Carrier's time aboard the Nashville, General Douglas MacArthur was transported twice by the Nashville. At this time, Carrier was able to capture candid photographs of MacArthur. This collection contains those photographs as well as photographs of Pacific scenery and crew, along with handwritten notes by Carrier of battles in which the USS Nashville participated. A photograph book is also included that details the history, Combat, the Aleutians, Pacific coast and crew during the 1942-1945 cruise. Also included are two reunion books that contain the names, addresses, and status of those who served on the Nashville.