Scope and Contents Holograph letter written by Dr. Taft, dated 17 Sept. 1945, Mindoro, P. I. to Dr. Walkling, describing conditions on the Pacific islands at the close of World War II and activities of other Jefferson alumni; carbon copy of letter by Mrs. Melrose E. Weed, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association, in reply, 8 Oct. 1945. Dr. Taft was stationed with the 383rd Infantry, 3rd Battalion.