Oversize Materials

Newsletter, "Plane News," Vol. 1, No. 19, March 30, 1918. Includes an article about the successes of American aviators, details about various events, and amusing anecdotes.

Newspaper clipping, "Women Powder Makers Happy and Zealous in Their Work," from the Public Ledger (Philadelphia), August 4, 1918. Reports on women factory workers in the gunpowder industry during World War I. Reverse is a children's section with…

Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Prisoners Freed By Germans," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Lists Philadelphia servicemen, including Charles W. Drew, recently released from German prisoner-of-war camps, circa 1918.

Newspaper clipping, "Major Biddle Tells How Phila. Fliers Won Fame in France," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports Major Charles J. Biddle's wartime service and his thoughts on other aviators. The article also mentions Phyllis…

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Newspaper clipping, "German Spy System Explained," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Henry C. Lewis and his experiences as a prisoner of war.

Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Distinguished Service Cross certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, March 28, 1925. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Certificate of Commission issued to First Lieutenant Charles W. Drew by the U.S. Army, January 18, 1918. Appoints Drew as a first lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corp.