Newspaper clipping, "Another group of aviators leave university," from The Ohio State Journal, July 29, 1917. Article notes the graduation of a group of military pilots from the Aviation Ground School at Ohio State University and includes a…
Clipping, "Aviation students of Company B at Wright Field," from an unidentified publication, circa August 1917. Features a group portrait of the students. Originally included with correspondence dated September 2, 1917.
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 9, 1917. Describes his flight training in detail; refutes a comment from his sister's previous letter suggesting some people were surprised he got his post without a college education. Six handwritten…
Memorandum to Wilbur D. Kennedy from the Company Commander, 2nd Company, FROTC, August 12, 1917. Notifies Kennedy that his descriptive list has been forwarded to his commanding officer. One typed page.
Photographic group portrait of members of Squadron #6, including Wilbur D. Kennedy (second row, far left), at the Ohio State School of Military Aeronautics in Columbus, Ohio, August 18, 1917.
Inscription on photo: "Malcolm: D. C.; Carpenter: W. H.;…
Photographic group portrait of servicemen of Squadron #6 posing with a propeller blade, Ohio State School of Military Aeronautics, August 18, 1917. The men, including Jacques M. Swaab and Wilbur D. Kennedy, are identified in the caption.Caption:…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 4, [circa 1917]. Describes his recent arrival at Kelly Field (San Antonio, Texas) and his commanders there, discusses personal matters. Two handwritten pages on U.S. Army Air Service stationery.
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 17, 1917. Describes experience of flying, mentions he is teaching a few classes, asks about clothing items. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.