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Letter from Harley C. Hyde to his friend Mable, October 18, [circa 1918]. Discusses the flying experience, forced landings, service life, and school training. 12 handwritten pages.

Letter from Harley C. Hyde to his parents, May 11, 1918. Discusses his arrival in Berkeley, California and fellow cadets he knows and offers regards for Mother's Day. Two handwritten pages.

Letter of recommendation written by J. V. Buck for Harley C. Hyde, December 3, 1917. Recommends Hyde for military training with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. One typed page.

Letter to recruiting officer from the clerk of the local board in Kootenai County, Idaho, December 7, 1917. Notes that Harley C. Hyde has not been called by the local board. One typed page.

Photograph of memorial flower arrangements around the casket of Harley C. Hyde, circa March 1919. The inscription on verso gives an overview of Harley's service with the U.S. Army Air Service.Inscription on verso: "2nd Lieut. Harley C. Hyde - U.S.A.…

Handwritten service record for Second Lieutenant Harley C. Hyde, circa 1919. Three handwritten pages.

Unsigned letter to Mr. Warn, circa 1919. Offers thanks to him and members of Scottish Rite for their sympathy regarding Harley C Hyde's death. One handwritten page.

Newspaper clipping, "Airmen warned woman as they fell to death," from an unidentified newspaper, March 26, 1919. Discusses the aircraft accident that killed Harley C. Hyde and William Crabtree. Note that Hyde's first name is misspelled in the article…

Newspaper clipping, "Funeral of Lieut. Harley Hyde tomorrow," from an unidentified newspaper, circa 1919. Notes upcoming funeral of Lieutenant Harley C. Hyde.

Newspaper clipping, "Funeral service for K. C. lieutenant," from an unidentified newspaper, circa 1919. Reports on the funeral of Lieutenant Harley C. Hyde.