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Partial letter from the Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918. Advises against sending any mail as prisoners of war are to be released following the armistice; explains how mail should be addressed in the…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918. Notes receipt of letter from Marguerite (Drew's sister) saying he is missing in action and worries that they have not gotten word of his safety yet, describes his reunion with members of…

Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his…

Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Congratulates her on the safe release of her son (Charles W. Drew) from Metz, France. Handwritten note on reverse says that this letter reached Mrs. Drew the day after…

Telegram to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, is in an embarkation hospital and will be transferred soon.

Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919. Reports that her son, Charles W. Drew, was released from prison camp and is now in Allied territory.

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…

Newspaper clipping, "Flyer Liberated," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's release from a prisoner-of-war camp.

Stereograph, "A Haul of 1900 German Prisoners, France," Set Number 12, Image Number V18878, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of German soldiers in four long lines, with barracks buildings visible in the background. Caption on reverse…

Photograph of German servicemen escorting American prisoners of war through a city, Germany, April 1918. Inscription on photo: "Gefangene Amerikaner. [illegible]-4-18."Inscription on album page: "American prisoners in Germany. April-1918."Part of…