The Raymond Jensen papers, 1943-1945, consist of more than 500 letters written by Raymond Jensen to his wife Doris and other family members, and from Doris to Raymond, during Raymond's service in the United States Navy during World War II. The letters provide a picture of life in the military and on the home front during World War II. Raymond Jensen served in the Radio Materials School on Treasure Island in San Francisco, where he was stationed for the bulk of his time in the service. He spent most of his time working as an electrician for the Navy, and he, his wife, and growing family lived in Navy housing there.

After completing courses for the Navy's Radio Tech Primary School, Raymond Jensen served in the Radio Materials School on Treasure Island in San Francisco, where he was stationed for the bulk of his time in the service. He spent most of his time working as an electrician for the Navy, and he, his wife, and growing family lived in Navy housing there.

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