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Photograph of Herman Butler with his friend Red, circa 1917-1919.Inscription on verso: "My pal Red and your humble servant."

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, April 15, 1917. Describes security on the Island [Army Flying School at North Island, near San Diego and Coronado, California], gives instructions to Sam (likely a family…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 1, 1917. Describes his arrival in New York, notes 100,000 soldiers currently on Long Island. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C.…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 11, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of sweater and notes its usefulness in -2 degree weather. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 19, 1918. Describes movement from England in June to Issoudon, France in July and arrival at front in time for St. Mihiel; notes minimal activities since Armistice,…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 10, 1919. Explains that the 135th Squadron will be returning to U.S. soon but he will transfer to stay in the country for a while longer; describes the ruins and…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 16, [1919]. Acknowledges receipt of letters and discusses family news; explains that he will stay in Europe for a while longer and try to visit Germany. Three…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917. Explains that he won't be home for a visit, as he may be sent to France soon, and other personal news. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 8, 1917. Describes daily activities and his motor class, speculates that men who have not already joined up will be sorry when the draft happens. One folded sheet, three…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917. Speculates on possible upcoming promotion, suggests that several men from home join up. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs.…