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[Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918]
Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918. Explains that he is sending money that her son, Charles W. Drew, asked him to send in case something happened to him, reassures her that the squadron believes Drew is a prisoner and safe. One…

[American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918]
American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918. Postcard accompanied a money order for $181 (presumably the 1000 francs Ellis said he would send in his previous letter).

Lt. Drew, Prisoner of War, Gets Cross [Clipping, October 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew, Prisoner of War, Gets Cross," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), October 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew receiving the Distinguished Service Cross.

Men Who Have Answered the Call to the Colors [Clipping, February 12, 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Men Who Have Answered the Call to the Colors," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), February 12, 1918. Reports on Isadore S. Prenner, Herbert Heston Jr., and Charles W. Drew's service in France. Includes photographs of…

[Clipping of portrait of Charles W. Drew]
Newspaper clipping from the Evening Ledger (Philadelpha) of a portrait of Charles W. Drew, February 11, 1918.Inscription: "Monday, February 11, 1918. Evening Ledger."

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander…

[Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918]
Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918. Sends condolences regarding her son's (Charles W. Drew) injury. One typed page.

One Arm's Enough for Full Life [Clipping, circa 1958]
Clipping, "One Arm's Enough for Full Life" by Janice Krenmayr, from an unidentified publication, circa 1958. Reports on Charles W. Drew's life and experiences as an amputee, including his career as an airport engineer and his outdoor hobbies.…

[Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918]
Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, has arrived safely in Nancy, France at a YMCA hotel club for officers, and that they are taking good care of him and he is in good spirits; explains…

[Letter from First Lieutenant M. H. Newton to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919]
Letter from First Lieutenant M. H. Newton, Embarkation Hospital, Camp Stuart (Virginia), to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, has arrived at the hospital from overseas and then transferred to Walter Reed General…
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