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Book of 24 printed black-and-white postcards of Brest, France, produced by Artaud & Nozais, Nantes, circa 1918. Images illustrate France at war, with shots of Naval ships and submarines and a war port under construction, interspersed with more…

Postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked April 2, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and gives instructions for future mail. Postcard image features a wharf scene in San Diego, California.Typed caption: "1184 - Wharf Scene, San…

Postcard from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, February 4, 1919. Notifies his family that he is stationed at Toul, France with the 135th Aero Squadron and is well.

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…

Postcard to Marc Lagen from the Adjusted Compensation Branch, United States Army, November 15, 1924. Acknowledges application for adjusted compensation from the War Department.

Postcard from Joseph Wehner to his sister Hazel Wehner, circa 1917. Informs her that he visited the Castle of Chillon in Switzerland. Postcard image is of the same. Caption: "Chateau de Chillon et les Dents du Midi."Inscription on verso: "Dear Hay, I…

Postcard to Mrs. Drew, possibly from Charles W. Drew, circa 1917-1919. Color image of Bedford, Nova Scotia, with brief message about visiting the shore.

Postcard of Monument des Girondins in Bordeaux, France, circa 1917-1918.

Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 25, 1917. Describes his first flight and future daily routine.

Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918. Asks after his sister and friends, mentions he is resting and recovering. Sent from hospital in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).