Abstract The William and Carrie Bales Martindale papers (1950-1978) include correspondence, World War II materials, and newspapers highlighting significant events in American history from the end of World War II to the resignation of President Nixon.

Abstract William H. “Bill” Martindale (1906-1988) and Carrie Bales Martindale (1908-2002) were a married couple who lived in Iowa, Michigan, and Utah throughout their lives. The William and Carrie Bales Martindale photograph collection contains photographs of the Martindales, their friends and family, their travels, and their work at Sears Roebuck Company spanning from the 1900s to 1970s.