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Certificate of Commission issued to Hamilton Coolidge, September 29, 1917. Acknowledges Coolidge's receipt of a commission to be 1st Lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States.

Certificate of Enlistment issued by the U.S. Army Enlisted Reserve Corps to Floyd W. Shepard, October 15, 1917. Certifies Shepard's enlistment in the Signal Corps, Aviation Section on August 15, 1917.

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part one, Swaab describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Jacques M. Swaab is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Service during World War I. In part two, Swaab continues to describe his wartime experiences with the 22nd Pursuit…

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 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…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1, 1917. Written prior to sailing. Requests insurance to be paid to his mother in case of his death, details his service record. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 18, 1917. Written at sea. Describe final approach to land, entering danger zone, and requirement of wearing life vests at all times, even during meals. Two handwritten pages, with envelope, written…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1917. Written at sea. Describes conditions at sea, identifies people to be notified in case of his death, and notes that his letters will be vague now that he is deployed. One folded sheet, four…