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Photograph of a serviceman with a SPAD XIII aircraft (fuselage number 15) of the 95th Aero Squadron, circa 1917-1919. The squadron's "kicking mule" emblem is visible on the fuselage.

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…

Booklet, "Victory songs," published by the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association, circa 1918. Most songs are only one verse long, though some include parody versions.

Photographic postcard of a group of servicemen, circa 1918. Inscription on verso: "Received April 1, 1918."

Memorandum from First Lieutenant H. H. Bardwell, Shop Department, 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, February 1, 1918. Describes Corporal Ray M. Grimshaw's positive work ethic and recommends that he be transferred to Cadet status so he may train as a…

Memorandum from First Lieutenant Charles L. Gustafson, Commanding Officer, Headquarters 32nd Aero Squadron, 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, February 3, 1918. Recommends that Corporal Ray M. Grimshaw be trained as an aviator. One typed page.

Letter to Mr. J. W. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, July 28, 1918. Discusses Jack's (Ray's brother) possible enlistment and how every single piece of equipment is camouflaged, from ships to autos to tents, and "even all of these pretty French girls…

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, August 3, 1918. Discusses mail delivery, how expensive milk is in France, asks for frequent letters. Two folded sheets, four handwritten pages on Young Men's Christian Association…

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grimshaw from Leonard H. Grimshaw, October 27, 1918. Includes various personal news, asking about family and friends. One sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope.

Newsletter, "Out of Control," Vol. 1, No. 1, November 7, [no year, circa 1918]. Reports on news and military activities of interest to members of the First Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service. Includes photographs of fighter aces Frank Luke and…