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[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, circa 1917-1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, circa 1917-1918. Discusses his desire to ask Bessie to marry him. One handwritten page.

Philadelphian a Flier [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Philadelphian a Flier," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew graduating from the Ohio State School for Military Aeronautics.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 30, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, [July 30, 1918?]. Describes a motorcycle trip through French villages, the fine conditions of where he is quartered, and his plane, which he has named Betsy. Eight handwritten pages.

[Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918]
Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918. Cover image features an illustration of two soldier boys embracing. Text reads: "With Much Love" and "Best Wishes from 'Over Here.'" Includes 1918 calendar printed on verso.

The Linked Arms [Poem and photograph]
Clipping of poem "The Linked Arms," circa 1918. Includes a photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew on a ship.

With the Colors [Clipping, circa 1918]
Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.

64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Philadelphia soldiers killed, wounded, or missing in action. Charles W. Drew is listed as missing.

Airmen of Allies Deal Death in Darmstadt, Capital of Hesse [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Airmen of Allies Deal Death in Darmstadt, Capital of Hesse," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports an aerial bombardment of Darmstadt, Germany and aerial victories of American pilots. Charles W. Drew is noted as…

American Fliers Winged 845 Huns [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "American Fliers Winged 845 Huns," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Gives a summary of the American Expeditionary Forces' aerial operations during the war.

[Clipping about Lieutenant Charles W. Drew shooting down German plane, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew shooting down a German plane.
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