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Map of Europe showing troop movements and activities for the 71st Infantry Division (United States Army) during World War II, drawn by Emil Albrecht and Roland Wille, circa 1940s. Includes cartoon illustrations of troops and a chronological list of…

Photograph of U.S. Army serviceman Leslie H. "Pottsie" Alber standing on a tower overlooking a military base, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, circa 1926-1927.Inscription on album page: "Leslie H. (Pottsie) Alber. Pottsville, Penn."Part of a photograph…

Window placard that reads "A Man from this House is Fighting for Uncle Sam," produced by the Bellingham Publishing Company, circa 1918.

Photograph of a U.S. Army seaplane in flight, circa 1920s-1930s. Caption on verso: "Hydro Aeroplane."Inscription on verso: "Army tractor, with pontoon attached."Stamped on verso: "Photo by H. M. Benner / Hammondsport, N. Y."

Typed memoir of Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call, circa 2019. Much of the memoir focuses on Call's life during World War II and gives a detailed account of her husband's (Jerry Call) service with the U.S. Army and her own service with the Women Airforce…

Diploma issued by the Command and General Staff School, United States Army, to James J. Dunnam, October 13, 1945. Certifies that Dunnam completed the Air Course.

Letter from Charles Drew to his mother, April 16, [circa 1917]. Explains that he has taken physical exam for the Cleveland (Ohio) cavalry regiment and will enlist; discusses future career and other matters. Four handwritten pages.

Photographic postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 11, 1917. Reports that he received his orders and has arrived at Fort Harrison, Indiana. Postcard image features cavalry on a hike.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 18, 1917. Reports his high scores in exams, mentions likelihood of relocating to Dayton, Ohio for flight training, and discusses family matters. Two folded sheets, seven handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 22, 1917. Notes that he has completed training at the Ohio State University School of Military Aeronautics and will be moving on to Dayton, describes social engagements, and other personal news. One…