Photograph of Edward "Ned" Manley standing in front of a bush in Army uniform

Photograph of Edward "Ned" Manley in Military Police uniform leaning against a jeep, circa 1945

Photograph of Edward "Ned" Manley wearing his U.S. Army uniform and holding a letter

Photograph of Edward "Ned" Manley in U.S. Army uniform in front of a tall building in Japan.

Photograph of Edward "Ned" Manley leaning on Military Police jeep

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 01, 1945. Worthington notes that she is waiting impatiently for Manley to call. She also askes for Manley's full name.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 01, 1945. Worthington notes that she spent time with Manley's mother listening to records. She also notes that she met Manley's father, and asks why they have never met.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 07, 1945. Worthington notes that she is waiting for 'Hit Parade' to start. But, she misses most of it when Norma calls.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 08, 1945. Worthington notes that her father has changed a lot. She also tells Manley that her school and work are going well.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 08, 1945. Worthington notes that girls who hade boyfriends in the service got together to have a slumber party. Norma went, but Worthington did not.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 09, 1945. Worthington notes that she is starting dinner while Johnny is sleeping. She also describes her dream of "someday."

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 10, 1945. Worthington notes how good Manley looks in the pictures she received from him.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 10, 1945. Worthington notes that she is baking cookies for Manley.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, April 11, 1945. Worthington notes that she met with Norma after work. She also had pictures taken that day.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, February 15, 1945. Worthington describes her day after Ned left on the train.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, February 25, 1945. Worthington notes that she has a tooth ache. She also tells Manley how their families are doing.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, July 11, 1945. Worthington continues to wait for information on when Manley is coming home. She also notes her day out to the park with little Johnny.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, June 27, 1945. Worthington notes that it is their twenty second anniversary. Worthington also notes that Norma is planning on marrying Joe as soon as possible.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, June 28, 1945. Worthington notes that she is eagerly waiting for information on when Manley will return home.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, June 30, 1945. Worthington notes that she received two letters from Manley. Worthington also reflects on when she and Manley first started dating.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 01, 1945. Worthington notes that she received one of Manley's letters. She also listens to his records at night.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 02, 1945. Worthington describes her day. She also writes about her friend, Norma.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 03, 1945. Worthington lists the songs that "Hit Parade" played on the radio while writing her letter to Manley.

Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 04, 1945. Worthington describes her day. She also went bowling with her father that night.