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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

[Excerpt of Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, November 1, 1941]

Description: Excerpt of a letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing things happening within their family. He thanks her for the coat he gave his daughter and the shaving lotion she gave him for his birthday, discusses her boyfriend joining the army, her new car, and the situation with Billie and Mr. Hilliard.
Date: November 1, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Certificate of Membership of the Order of Guinea Pigs, July 1, 1946]

Description: Certificate issued to Ples Harmon Finley, Jr., by the Grand Council, Exclusive, of the Order of the Guinea Pigs and by Grand Guinea Swine Roger M. Ramey, director of the "Able" shot at Operation Crossroads, certifying that he was present at the Operation Crossroads "Able" atom bomb test on July 1, 1946 at the Bikini Atoll and is now a Brother Pig.
Date: July 1, 1946
Creator: Order of Guinea Pigs
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Service Summary of Captain Cassin Young, December 1, 1942]

Description: Copy of a summary of Captain Cassin Young's naval career from his appointment as a Midshipman in 1912 to taking command of the USS San Francisco (CA-38) in 1942. It includes his dates of commission, rank, command, and his qualifications and awards.
Date: December 1, 1942
Creator: Jacobs, Randall & Jacob, A. C.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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