Pages from the commemorative book paying tribute to Bangor residents who died while in service during World War II. Each of the entries includes a photograph and summary of service.

Publications about Dow Air Force Base, formerly Dow Field and Bangor Army Air Field. Includes written histories as well as guidebooks for new airmen.

Published weekly for the personnel of Dow Field, Maine, during World War II. Includes news items and photographs.

An unofficial weekly newspaper published in the interest of personnel at Dow Air Force Base, Maine. Additional years are available to view in the Local History Room.

Posters used to recruit service members, encourage thrift at home, and help fund the war. Bangor Public Library acquired its collection of war posters through the efforts of L. Felix Ranlett, a World War I veteran and librarian from 1937 to 1962.

Photograph-rich publications documenting the deployment of a particular ship during World War II, including the ship's history, travels, battles, and personnel.

Photograph-rich publications documenting the history of individual military units during World War II, including the unit's organization, personnel, military campaigns, and casualties. This collection was compiled by World War II-era librarian L. Felix Ranlett, a veteran of World War I.