Ledger book created by Frederick Nelson Atwood containing his handwritten notes and illustrations, circa 1862-1880. The ledger is primarily comprised of Atwood's varied notes and writings. These consist of cash account records; journals of his art…
Poem, "Our hitch in hell," by "a heart-broken soldier" (no name provided), circa 1914-1918. Describes military activities and the horrors of war. One typed page with torn and folded edges.
Poem, "Their Birdman," circa 1917-1919. Includes an illustration of a Salmson 2 A2 aircraft of the 24th Aero Squadron.Inscription on album page: "To 24th Squadron."Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with…
Poem, "The Price," by Lieutenant Ben Ray Redman, and printed magazine photograph of SPAD aircraft, circa 1918. Enclosed with two August 1918 letters from Drew to mother, postmarked September 2, 1918.
Clipping, "Iowa, first in everything" by Hattie Belle Burrell, from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Originally included with correspondence dated May 18, 1918.
Illustrated poem (photographic reproduction) about the current and incoming captains of the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War…
Poem about "Doug's Communique," a military news bulletin on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.Caption on album page: "He (Winston) was transfered [sic] from Essex to the U.S.S. Franklin and was killed with hundreds of others when the Franklin was…