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[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, March 1, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses getting used to the climate in California, his chances at getting into a military academy, a letter he received from a girl in Sherman, one of his peer's letters, and being made Recruit Chief Petty Officer.
Date: March 1, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - March 22, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities. He mentions having pictures developed, communications between himself and individuals named Mike and Elizabeth, and an electric razor he recently won.
Date: May 22, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 8, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and news. He mentions soon leaving for Long Beach, seeing the man-made Treasure Island, and comments on Elizabeth and Margaret attending college in the fall. Robert also inquires after an injured individual and talks about a wedding, then asks how Mike is doing.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Katie Wagoner to Hetty McNutt - June 22, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Katie Wagoner to Hetty McNutt, Robert McNutt's mother, discussing the health of herself and other individuals. Ms. Wagoner says she'd heard that someone had a stroke and may die, so she and Mary wish to send Mrs. McNutt a check. If there is a death, she also wishes for there to be flowers addressed from 'Sister Katie, Mary and Edwina.' A post-script says Ms. Wagoner is feeling unwell.
Date: June 22, 1938
Creator: Wagoner, Katie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - March 10, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He talks about letters sent between himself and individuals named Freda, Elizabeth, and Juanita, then mentions his ship's movement from San Pedro, California to Hawaii and then Washington.
Date: March 10, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - June 25, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and a visit to Ruth and her brother, who works in Bremerton's Navy shipyard. He mentions Daniel and his wife Ester, Juanita, birthday gifts sent to Mike, Blanch McCartney, and the U.S.S. Arizona leaving for sea again on July 19th. Ella, Daniel, and Blanch are mentioned in writing on the letter's envelope.
Date: June 25, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - July 21, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He comments on his parents visiting Juanita and Mike and explains that he is glad to have left Bremerton, Washington for San Francisco and Long Beach in California. Robert also asks his parents to have a newspaper sent to San Pedro for him.
Date: July 21, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Jesse L. Bealer to Dot Zimmerman, November 5, 1937]

Description: Letter from Jesse L. Bealer to Dot Zimmerman detailing his life at the Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois. He discusses the uniforms, gear, and toiletries he was given, the drills they have been practicing, potential leave for Christmas, and performing parades for visitors.
Date: November 5, 1937
Creator: Bealer, Jesse L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Army Day]

Description: Recruiting poster for Army Day painted by Colonel Thomas B. Woodburn, U.S. Army. The poster depicts the Goddess of Liberty in front of flag, holding laurel wreath over marching line of US soldiers of multiple time periods with the text: "The United States Army: Then - Now - Forever. United States Army Recruiting Service. Army Day-April 6th"
Date: 1939~
Creator: Woodburn, Thomas B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938]

Description: Absence pass issued by the Fort Thomas Army post in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and signed by Captain C. I. McQuarrie allowing Clifford Baird to be absent from the Post until reveille when it does not interfere with his duties.
Date: October 20, 1938
Creator: Fort Thomas Army Post
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, January 19, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses his daily schedule, meals, sleeping in hammocks, differences between Southerners and Northerners, the station's cleanliness, and the Navy's strict ways of doing things.
Date: January 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[U.S.S. Oklahoma Liberty Card]

Description: Card issued from the United States Navy for Jack Russell Gordon giving him to leave the U.S.S. Oklahoma on liberty. On the back it is signed by Gordon has his date of birth, April 26, 1921, and his left and right forefinger prints.
Date: January 1937
Creator: United States. Navy.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - March 14, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest activities. He talks about visiting individuals named Frank and Freda, a baby being injured on a pencil, and the baby being taken to a doctor. Robert ends his letter saying he will write to Juanita.
Date: March 14, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt About Correspondences and Weather]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest correspondences and the weather. He says he will soon send a present for Mike, is in a good mood about a drought, and has heard from Elizabeth about someone having the measles; Kay is mentioned. Robert ends his letter after saying he may not be able to visit home until next summer.
Date: 1938~
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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