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Pilot logbook belonging to Harold A. McGinnis, 1918-1920. Information includes date, type of plane, type of engine, people, and flight details, such as duration, maximum altitude, and reason for flight. Inscription on cover: "H. A. McGinnis. No. 2."

Pilot logbook belonging to Harold A. McGinnis, 1921-1923. Information includes date, type of plane, type of engine, people, and flight details, such as duration, maximum altitude, and reason for flight. Inscription on cover: "Lieut. McGinnis. No. 3."

Photographic portrait of Major James Barnes, Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps, circa 1918.Inscription: "James Barnes. [illegible], 28, 1918.Part of a photograph album of images connected to the U.S.A. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, New…

Autobiography titled "First Air War," detailing Charles W. Drew's service in World War I, with added note at end from (possibly daughter?) Muriel Drew, undated. Eighteen typed pages.

Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 25, 1917. Describes his first flight and future daily routine.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 9, 1917. Describes his flight training in detail; refutes a comment from his sister's previous letter suggesting some people were surprised he got his post without a college education. Six handwritten…

Partial letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, 1917. Describes his leisure time with men in his company and their acquaintances who know the Dayton (Ohio) area. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, 1917. Describes his very busy schedule and the strict discipline at his current station. Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 4, [circa 1917]. Describes his recent arrival at Kelly Field (San Antonio, Texas) and his commanders there, discusses personal matters. Two handwritten pages on U.S. Army Air Service stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 17, 1917. Describes experience of flying, mentions he is teaching a few classes, asks about clothing items. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.