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Aerial photograph of trenches in France, May 25, 1917. Trenches and other landmarks are noted in black ink. Photo from album page 14.Inscription: "C.27-22. Boy de la Rancune. 25-5-17. 9H 30. 1500M. O. G. Brush, Capt. Ro.O. SW 15-B. #4."Part of the…

Aerial photograph of Verdun, France, September 16, 1918. Visible landmarks include the Meuse and the Verdun Cathedral. Photo from album page 17.Inscription: "Verdun. 16-9-18 B.1843."Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty…

Affidavit from Marc Lagen, May 22, 1919. Statement by Lagen swearing that his personal property was lost while saving government property in the fire. Two copies, one with handwritten notes enumerating lost items. Attached note with return…

Photographic group portrait of American Expeditionary Force servicemen with an Avro 504 aircraft, circa 1918-1919. An American flag and an unidentified (likely squadron) flag are on short poles among the men. Inscription on verso: "A.E.F."

American Expeditionary Forces identity card for 1st Lieutenant Hamilton Coolidge, circa 1917-1918

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).

Balloon parachute diagram created by the Balloon Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, December 23, 1918. Shows former folding method which occasionally resulted in the parachute opening in two lobes.

Billing invoice issued by the American Expeditionary Forces YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), circa 1918. Lists Camel cigarettes and other supplies for the Balloon Section from the A.E.F. Y.M.C.A.

Photographic group portrait of Charles W. Drew (standing, second from left) and other servicemen in flight gear, circa 1917-1918.

Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew in the cockpit of a SPAD XIII (S.13) aircraft (fuselage number 5, designation "Betsy"), circa 1917-1918.