correspondence

Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence and documentation of Charles William Mays during his time in World War II as apprentice seamen for the U.S. Coast Guard. The collection also has photographs of Charles’ family and his wife Doris Alice (ne Anderson) Mays. Other documents in this collection include Doris’ application process for the Women’s Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) for the United States Air Force, as well as a letter from Jacqueline Cochran, head of the Women Airforce Service...

Scope and Contents This collection of Peter Strader’s personal records contains personal correspondence, family photographs and photographs from the Players Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. The personal correspondence spans the years of Strader’s time enlisted in World War II through several years after he was discharged. The photographs from the Players Theatre include interior photographs, sets and set design, plays and performances in action and various headshots of identified and unidentified staff and...