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[Papuans Released]

Description: Photograph of two Native Papuans carrying rations gifted to them by the Americans after being released from Japanese labor service by American troops.
Date: July 6, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from the Benson Floral Company, May 1, 1944]

Description: Letter from the Benson Floral Company informing the recipients that their Cape Jasmine crop will be ready earlier than usual and, as a result, they will have a limited supply ready for Mother's Day. They provide the prices for Class A, B, and X plants and the cost of "50 select buds" and further instructions about how to order.
Date: May 1, 1944
Creator: Benson Floral Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library

U. S. S. Monitor LSV-5: Personal Information Booklet

Description: Booklet providing general information for sailors aboard the USS Monitor (LSV-5). The booklet discusses letters, telegrams, and censorship, laundry, the Monitor herself, liberty and leave, smoking, uniforms, do's and don'ts, and obscenity.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: United States Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

To the Philippines

Description: Booklet containing information on the Philippines intended for United States military personnel that went there. The booklet describes the people, geography, history and how the Philippines fell to Japan, and health and sanitation and provides maps, illustrations, and English phrases translated into Tagalog with phonetic pronunciations. Pages 15-18 are missing from the booklet.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: Queensland Newspapers, Pty., Ltd.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Midnight Christmas Mass Program for the 391st Infantry, December 25, 1944]

Description: Program for Midnight Mass held for the 391st Infantry on the night of Christmas Eve, 1944. The program contains the schedule for the night, verses from the Gospel of Luke, and a message from the 391st Infantry's Catholic Chaplain Ernest P. Pearsall.
Date: December 25, 1944
Creator: 391st Infantry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Graduation Program for the Army Specialized Training Unit, March 3, 1944]

Description: Program for the Graduation Exercises of the Army Specialized Training Unit at Pomona College in Claremont, California held on Friday, March 3, 1944. The program contains the schedule for the ceremony, a roster of graduates, and lyrics to "Your Land and My Land" to be sung during the ceremony.
Date: March 3, 1944
Creator: Army Specialized Training Unit
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Parachutes: A Pilot Saved Is a Pilot Made

Description: Guidebook on the use and maintenance of parachutes and various scenarios they may be needed in intended for United States military pilots. The book discusses types of parachutes, handling parachutes, parachute inspection, potential hazards when exiting a ship in an emergency, and landing instructions.
Date: April 1944
Creator: Pickering, George M. & Bowman, R. L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Servicemen's Guide to Manila]

Description: Guide containing a list of locations in Manila, Philippines and a map of the area intended for servicemen. The locations listed include barbershops, dining, churches, photographers, bars and night clubs, hotels, and theatres.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: Lopez, C. A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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