This collection is composed of one bound book containing letters from 1942-1945 by Dr. Ralph Cook (1881-1959) from Kalamazoo Michigan.

The letters consist of correspondence between staff at Borgess and Bronson Hospitals and Dr. Clark and updates from Kalamazoo Academy members that were serving overseas during World War Two, local news, workplace chatter.

The contents of letters consisted of correspondence and updates on various procedures and practices between doctors at both hospitals. There are also letters from members of the academy who were serving overseas in World War Two, the letters provided an insight into life as doctors in war; the conditions they faced and the weather they endured. In the letters by Dr. Cook he created a series of bimonthly “newsletters” which was sent to Academy members in service which continued throughout the war.