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[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 18, 1917]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 18, 1917. Reports his high scores in exams, mentions likelihood of relocating to Dayton, Ohio for flight training, and discusses family matters. Two folded sheets, seven handwritten pages, with…

[Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 11, 1917]
Photographic postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 11, 1917. Reports that he received his orders and has arrived at Fort Harrison, Indiana. Postcard image features cavalry on a hike.

[Letter from Charles Drew to Mother, April 16, 1917]
Letter from Charles Drew to his mother, April 16, [circa 1917]. Explains that he has taken physical exam for the Cleveland (Ohio) cavalry regiment and will enlist; discusses future career and other matters. Four handwritten pages.

First Air War [Autobiography by Charles W. Drew]
Autobiography titled "First Air War," detailing Charles W. Drew's service in World War I, with added note at end from (possibly daughter?) Muriel Drew, undated. Eighteen typed pages.

[Unidentified aircraft in flight]
Photograph of an unidentified aircraft in flight, circa 1917-1918.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918. Discusses finances, the increase in available supplies from the quartermaster, wonders about his upcoming assignment and reminds her only to believe official news sources, mentions air raids.…
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