Scope and Contents: This collection consists of the papers of August Ralph Sousa, World War II veteran. It contains photographs, a physical training manual for non commissioned officers, a certificate for completion of Physical Training Instructor's School, graduation ephemera and newspaper articles. The 115 page manual resembles a yearbook and contains student biographies, poems, photograhps, student narratives, program descriptions, prayers, and cartoons.  The collection documents August Ralph Sousa's experience during physical training in the U.S. Army Air Forces.  Photographs include: a photo of African American soldiers before integration into the squadrons, a photo of August Ralph Sousa physical training school and a photo of the Poinciana Hotel and McFadden's Deauville and Collins Ave.