The papers of Eugene L. Sasman are divided into two series: Papers and Photographs.
Papers (1942-1945) consist almost entirely of the letters that Sasman wrote home to his parents during his stateside service. From his initial training in 1942 through the final days of his enlistment in 1945 Sasman described his daily activities, excitement at flying planes, impressions of Army life, and recreational activities at numerous air fields throughout the country. He asked for news of home and advice on various matters from his parents and acknowledged receiving both. The letters provide insight to a pilot who served stateside for almost four years. Other materials include some ephemeral items sent home with the letters, Sasman's pilot logbooks kept during the war years, and annual programs from two of the air fields at which he served.
Photographs (1942-1945) include two scrapbooks filled with photographs and ephemera that Sasman sent home to his parents for the express purpose of keeping in a scrapbook, which his mother compiled. Identified photos are of Sasman, his fellow pilots, the bases he served at, and recreational activities. The scrapbooks also contain some written orders, postcards, newspaper clippings, and other military ephemera. Loose photographs consist of four shots of Sasman in uniform.
