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To the American soldiers of German descent [Propaganda leaflet]
German propaganda leaflet, "To the American soldiers of German descent," circa October 1918. The inscription notes that the leaflet was dropped at Vavincourt, France.Inscription: "German propaganda. Dropped at Vavincourt field in October 1918. 24th…

Their Birdman [Poem]
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…

Strasburg jubilantly places keys in hands of France [Clipping, circa November 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Strasburg jubilantly places keys in hands of France," from an unidentified publication, circa November 1918. Reports on Armistice celebrations in France and on Acting Mayor Ungemach of Strasbourg, France presenting the keys to…

Seattle officer leads tank platoon in fight [Clipping, circa 1917-1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Seattle officer leads tank platoon in fight," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Lieutenant Churchill Peters' service with the U.S. Army.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck…

Individual report of instruction [for Sidney Van Wyck Peters, August 30, 1918]
Report, "Individual report of instruction," Air Service Report Training Section, August 30, 1918. Lists flight training details for Second Lieutenant Sidney Van Wyck Peters at the Third Aviation Instruction Center (Issoudun, France). Signed by…

I want an American girl [Song lyrics by James L. Rubel, circa 1918]
Song lyrics, "I want an American girl," by Second Lieutenant James L. Rubel of the 24th Aero Squadron, circa 1918. One typed page.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World…

Former Seattle Packard salesman now gunnery instructor in aviation in Texas [Clipping, June 9, 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Former Seattle Packard salesman now gunnery instructor in aviation in Texas," from the Seattle Sunday Times, June 9, 1918. Includes printed photographs of Sidney Sid Van Wyck Peters. Part of a scrapbook containing items related…

Extracts from letters received in Washington [circa 1918]
Document, "Extracts from letters received in Washington," circa 1918. Lists humorous statements, presumably taken from correspondence. One typed page.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero…

A worthy foe [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "A worthy foe," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on the death of fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron…

A toast to the 24th [Song lyrics by James L. Rubel, circa 1918]
Song lyrics, "A toast to the 24th," by Second Lieutenant James L. Rubel of the 24th Aero Squadron, circa 1918. One typed page.Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero Squadron during World War…
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