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Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing next to a Nieuport 27 aircraft, circa 1917-1918.Inscription: "Happy."Inscription on verso: "59. Lieut. Charles W. Drew, R.M.A. Return to Mrs. Stafford Drew, [street address in Germantown]."

Photographic group portrait of Charles W. Drew (standing, second from left) and other servicemen in flight gear, circa 1917-1918.

Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew in the cockpit of a SPAD XIII (S.13) aircraft (fuselage number 5, designation "Betsy"), circa 1917-1918.

Photographic portrait of Charles W. Drew in flight gear, circa 1917-1918.

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.

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.

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 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…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 22, 1917. Notes that he has completed training at the Ohio State University School of Military Aeronautics and will be moving on to Dayton, describes social engagements, and other personal news. One…

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