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Photograph of a military aeronautics building, circa 1910s. A sign outside of the building reads: "Building D - Air Service."Inscription: "450 A.S."

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…

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, 1917. Describes photo he is enclosing, asks about personal items. Three handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Marguerite (Charles W. Drew's sister) to their mother, circa 1917. Wonders how Drew is faring on the sea crossing, discusses personal matters. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to "Dearest Girl," January 6, 1917 [possibly misdated and should be 1918]. Starts off with a Rudyard Kipling quote: "Just a line to you dear / When the lights are low. / Just a dream of you dear / For the even's glow."…

Memorandum receipt for items issued to Hamilton Coolidge, July 20, 1917

Photograph of servicemen sitting on a porch, Morristown, New Jersey, July 21, 1917. The men are identified in the verso inscription as Bill Ely, W. Bartlett Bacon, G. H. Kissel, R. L. Moore, E. E. Bates, Hamilton Coolidge [bottom right], and Doug…

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