Newspaper clipping, "Air Hero Talks to Students," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's visit to Northeast High School.
Required certificates for the St. Aignan Casual Company No. 1997 form, circa 1919. Certifies the company is healthy and fully equipped, with all necessary identification and paperwork in possession of the Commanding Officer. Signed by 1st Lt. Francis…
Photograph of a drawing entitled "Leaving France: 2nd A.I.C. [Second Aviation Instruction Center] Returning Home (Apres la Guerre)," circa 1918-1919. The drawing depicts soldiers departing on an airship that bears the banner "24 hrs. France to New…
Booklet, "A.E.F. - The World's Watching You," published by the U.S. War Department, circa 1918-1919. Contains information on venereal disease (primarily syphilis).
Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919. Contains handwritten notes in ink and faded pencil documenting White's military training and service, with daily detailed entries.
White's narrative begins with his enlistment in September…
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."
Special Orders No. 186, Headquarters First Air Depot, Zone of Advance, American Expeditionary Forces, December 30, 1918. Relieves Marc Lagen of duty at Headquarters, Air Service and instructs him to report to Commanding Officer, Aviation Production…
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.
Special Orders No. 350 (extract), General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, December 16, 1918. Asserts that Wilbur D. Kennedy's travel to Paris was approved and necessary.