Ralph A. Saylor papers (1939-1950, bulk dates 1941-1946) consist of records created and collections by Ralph Saylor while serving in the US Navy during World War II. Collection consists of notes taken by Ralph while attending Torpedo School in Newport, RI and while on active duty. Also included are documents highlighting his military benefits received by both Ralph and his dependents, news clippings highlighting the activities of Ralph and his two brothers, Harold and Walter, while all three served in the US Navy along with photographs captured by the Saylor brothers in the years leading up to and during the war, including photos of Ralph in uniform, the USS Saratoga, Harold, Walter, and Ralph's wife, Margaret, and son, William. News clippings, articles, and publications located in both the paper subgroup and photograph subgroup highlight the brother's military experience along with general WWII naval topics.