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Oral history interview with Milton P. Fields relates to his experiences as a photographer in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3) during World War II; and also his early life and family background (Interview 1, Sept. 20, 2013) . Interview 2 (Oct. 4, 2013) relates primarily to his post-World War II experiences, including his education at East Carolina University (1945-1949), his law school attendance at Emory University and Wake Forest University (1949-1953); and his life in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, as a prosecuting attorney and partner in a law firm (1950s-2013).

Captain Richard M. Wright of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1941 describes his education at the Academy and then his career during World War II on the USS Tennessee and the submarines USS Pogy, USS Parche and USS Spadefish. Postwar commentary relates his continued career in submarines USS Blower, USS Cochino, and USS Scabbardfish.

Papers (1853-1937, undated) consisting of correspondence, financial and legal papers, letters, records of insurance, papers on business and farming, genealogical records, etc.

Registers (1893-1920) including correspondence, registers, one photograph, text book used, general statistics, occupation of parents and their names, etc.

Destroyer Leaders 1999-2001, a history of the frigate USS WILLIS A. LEE (DL-4) compiled for the reunion at San Diego, California (4-7 November 1999), by Harold R. Andrus, Jr. ("pAr") Typescript, 6 p.; Cleveland (OH) Harborfest (11-15 July 2001) "The Tall Ships Challenge" media kit, including correspondence, brochures, news releases, original art, photographs, and printed materials. 24 p.; Miscellaneous material including Cleveland (OH) American Accordionists Association Accordion Festival (11-15 July 2001) printed materials and notes in English and Ukrainian.

Papers (1964-1968) including correspondence, scrapbook, letters concerning academic routine, ship statistics, parental support, memorabilia, etc.

The Hambleton Story: A History of the USS Hambleton DD-455/DMS-20 by Walter E. Hoffman. (undated)

Aboard the LCC 60, Normandy and Southern France, 1944, by Howard Vander Beek.

USS PC-542: A Radioman's daily report from July 1, 1943 to September 27, 1944, and description of four important invasions

Hometown Bethel was started in 2002 to help restore and revitalize Bethel, North Carolina. This collection contains five scrapbooks (2002-2016) of photographs, clippings, photocopies, and handwritten material documenting events taking place in Bethel such as Harvest Festivals, Easter celebrations, and Christmas Parades; Hurricane Irene's effects; and the history of Bethel. Also included are a few Whistle Worthy News newsletters put out by Hometown Bethel, and information concerning and a 2004 publication about Bethel veterans.

This collection consists of items taken from a Japanese sailor during World War II when he was taken prisoner after being shipwrecked in the East China Sea off Okinawa.