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Postcard to R. G. Butler from Herman Butler, circa May 1918. Explains postcard is from where he's been living the past month and thanks him for package. Postcard image features the Mablethorpe Convalescent Home in England.Typed caption: "Mablethorpe…

Program, "The Mayor and Mayoress Welcome the American Air Service (No. 141 & No. 162 Squadrons) to Dover, England's Gate," circa 1918. Program for reception on April 2, 1918 for American Air Squadron men and officers in Dover, England. Includes…

Linen map of England and Wales, circa 1913.

Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot, Winchester, England, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

Photomechanical print of people working on an airship engine and control car, Hurn Airport, England, circa 1940s. The caption notes that this is the first airship to be built in the country in 20 years.Part of a photograph album related to John…

Photomechanical print of servicemen with the Bikini, an inflatable raft used for firefighting, England, circa 1940s. The caption describes the Bikini's propulsion method and development.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester…

Newspaper clipping, "New rescue raft from factory of family concern," from the Kent and Sussex Courier, October 1943. Reports on the development and test trials of a new life raft.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's…

Photographic postcard of a brick house in Thetford, England, 1916. Includes a message from Edith A. Long to Mrs. Hartney in London, England.Inscription: "From Edith A. Long, home in Thitford [Thetford] Eng. where we stayed with, June 1916."

Photograph of a woman, London, England, July 28, 1915. Inscription on album page: "London - July 28/15."Part of two loose scrapbook pages related to Harold E. Hartney's service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and Royal Flying Corps, circa…

Photograph of servicemen of the 28th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Dymchurch Beach, Kent, England, September 4, 1915.Inscription on photo: Near [illegible]. Sept. 4/15."Inscription on album page: "Bathing - 28th Battalion. Dymchurch,…