Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918. Notes that he is writing with his left hand and his injury is healing well, hopes that she finds out that he is a prisoner quickly, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages, with…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 18, 1917. Describes teaching and upcoming exhibition flight he will be participating in under the leadership of French Lieutenant de Mondrot as a Liberty Loan promotion in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 23, 1917. Mentions the success of the Liberty Loan flight exhibition described in previous letter and other flying updates, discusses social news and personal matters. One folded sheet, three…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 6, 1917. Describes flying into a storm cloud and other personal matters. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 10, [1919]. Written during his post-war service at Kelly Field, Texas. Describes work outfitting servicemen and aircraft, an incident with someone trying to get him grounded, and other personal…
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.
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 24, 1917. Describes meeting Orville Wright and Col. E. A. Deeds, asks her to mark a photo he sent copyright, from which he hopes to make money, and discusses personal matters. Four handwritten…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 30, 1918. Reports that he is in a German hospital after being shot down near Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France), has had his right arm amputated due to injury, and will likely be…
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 sister Marguerite, January 14, 1922. Written on board the S.S. Willfaro. Describes travels from California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama, notes they will go through the Panama Canal the following day. Two…