Oblique aerial photograph of destroyed buildings in Cunel, France, circa 1917-1919. Photo from album page 16.Inscription: "Cunel. 309.9-285.2. 140270. B.122."Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white…
Aerial photograph of the Tours Aerodrome, France, circa 1917-1919. Barracks, hangars, and airplanes are visible. Photo from album page 18.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa…
Aerial photograph of the Tours Aerodrome, France, circa 1917-1919. Barracks, hangars, and airplanes are visible. Photo from album page 18.Part of the Frederick Staples photograph album containing twenty eight (28) black-and-white photographs, circa…
Booklet, "Popular songs of the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Forces]," distributed by the Young Men's Christian Association, compiled by the Bureau of Libraries and Periodicals, 1918. Text on inside front cover reads: "This book is for the free use…
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.
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, [July 30, 1918?]. Describes a motorcycle trip through French villages, the fine conditions of where he is quartered, and his plane, which he has named Betsy. Eight handwritten pages.
Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918. Cover image features an illustration of two soldier boys embracing. Text reads: "With Much Love" and "Best Wishes from 'Over Here.'" Includes 1918 calendar printed on verso.
Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.
Newspaper clipping, "64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Philadelphia soldiers killed, wounded, or missing in action. Charles W. Drew is listed as missing.