War Rations Book, 1943

The Jack Savage Papers consist primarily of materials documenting Savage's military career in the Signal Corps during World War II and include his letters home, a scrapbook, photographs, a narrative of his experiences, and his basic training book. Also included are materials from his father who served in World War I, as well as a small collection of Civil War letters and papers from Savage's ancestors who fought in Ohio regiments.

Series I, Biographical Information, consists of biographical sketches of Jack Savage and his parents. Information about his post WWII employment with DELCO is detailed in this series. A map showing Jack Savage's WWII Pacific travels is also included. In addition, there are photographs of Mr. Savages WWII Uniform Insignia and Medals, along with a folder containing information concerning Mr. Savages membership in the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Series II, World War II Letter, contains letters-communications between Jack Savage and a variety of people, mostly his parents. The letters are divided into groupings: before Army induction, after induction but before going overseas, overseas letters (some "V Mail"), letters from friends, and end of and after WWII letters. Jack Savage's address book is also included toward the end of this series. Included in this series is a copy of his book A Signal Corpsman's Letters, 1943-1946, which was printed in 1990.

Series III, World War II Scrapbook and Miscellaneous Material, contains a monumental scrapbook. It has photos, postcards, news clippings, certificates, Army patches, invasion money, and even copies of "Yank" (soldier's news). There is a nice "WAR OVER" headlined newspaper in the scrapbook, as well as a name and address list. This series also contains a variety of miscellaneous material including a booklet for the 65th Infantry Division at Camp Shelby, Mississippi in 1944, WWII ration books, a August 15, 1945 copy of the Daily Pacifican announcing "War Over," and a book G-I've Been Around. Finally, the series includes several items pertaining to Mr. Savage's brother, Richard, who served in the Navy during WWII and made the Navy a career.

Series IV, World War II Signal Corps Soldier Book, consists of a book, Signal Corps Soldier 1943-1946, written by Jack Savage about his war experiences. The series also contains a handwritten manuscript and college theme on the same subject. Supporting photos, maps, and illustrations used in the book round out this series.

Series V, World War II Photographs, contains a photo album mostly of New Guinea, the Philippines, and Tokyo. The series also includes an envelope containing miscellaneous WWII photographs.

Series VI, Civil War Materials, contains a book written by Jack Savage entitled Fighting for Union 1861-1865, An Ohio Family Saga. The book is about Jack Savage's 5 great grandfathers who fought in Ohio companies during the Civil War. Fascinating supporting documents included are photos, an original Civil War discharge paper, and original letters from a Civil War soldier. Series IX contains a video tape made in 1993 on this subject as well.

Series VII, World War I Materials, consists of WWI era materials, mostly about Jack Savage's father, Russell Savage. There is a 1917 dollar bill, original WWI discharge, employee cards, military Rest and Recreation pass, and a WWI panoramic Troop Photo.

Series VIII, Jack W. Savage Publications, contains fourteen Jack Savage books written on a wide-variety of subjects. The books include such topics as the "Life and Times" of his father, his own experiences during World War II, his engineering career at DELCO Products, his romance with railroading, his the courtship of his wife, Jeanne. The books were published during a 13-year period from 1994 to 2007.

Series IX, Video Tapes, contains three video tapes. The tapes include "Fighting for Union" (see Series VI), "An Interview of Jack & Jeanne Savage," and Jack Savage, "WWII Soldier Interview."