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[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part one, he shares stories from his racing, military, and business careers. Topics discussed…

[Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Edward V. “Eddie” Rickenbacker is interviewed about his life and his military service during World War I. In part two, he discusses his views on current events. Topics discussed include the Space Race, the…

[Thelma (Miller) Nordhoff]
Photographic portrait of Thelma (Miller) Nordhoff in her United States Army Signal Corps uniform, circa 1916-1919.

[Thelma (Miller) Nordhoff]
Photographic portrait of Thelma (Miller) Nordhoff in her United States Army Signal Corps uniform, circa 1917-1918. Inscription on verso: "Thelma, 1917 or 18."

[Letter of recommendation written by J. V. Buck for Harley C. Hyde, December 3, 1917]
Letter of recommendation written by J. V. Buck for Harley C. Hyde, December 3, 1917. Recommends Hyde for military training with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. One typed page.

[Letter from Herman Butler to Rena Kerr, May 18, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to Rena Kerr, May 18, 1917. Responds to family news, suggests that mutual acquaintance transfer to where Butler is stationed. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Miss Rena Kerr in…

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 25, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 25, 1917. Notes that he was promoted to Private 1st Class with a pay raise, criticizes Verne (likely a family member) for joining the Hospital Corps, mentions that the Navy…

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, April 15, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, April 15, 1917. Describes security on the Island [Army Flying School at North Island, near San Diego and Coronado, California], gives instructions to Sam (likely a family…

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, postmarked April 7, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, postmarked April 7, 1917. Wonders what Japan will do, predicts Mexico will "strike at the border again" and that U.S. may use coastal seaplane patrols, and notes that they don't…

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917. Explains that he won't be home for a visit, as he may be sent to France soon, and other personal news. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope…
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