Contents of the Collection The Charles H. Sorensen World War II U.S. Naval Aviation Collection contains textual and photographic materials related to the World War II Pacific Theater naval service of pilot Charles H. Sorensen, who served aboard the U.S.S. Essex. Most materials are dated between 1941-1944, although some items pertain to post-war dates and Sorensen's reserve service. Due to its small size, the collection has been organized alphabetically. The bulk of the...