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Address book, "Book of addresses of officers and enlisted personnel of 95th Aero Squadron," circa 1917-1918. Includes a dedication from Captain John Mitchell, thanking servicemen for "their untiring work and efforts during eight months of active…

European currency included with the military records of Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1918-1919. Includes one French centime, two French francs, and one German zwei mark.

Soldier's individual pay record book belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw (No. 23051) of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1918-1919. Lists monthly pay of $60.00 and includes three pay periods from December 1918 to March 1919. Also included inside is half of a $2.00…

Memorandum, "Information relative to compensation and continuance of War Risk Insurance," furnished to Ray M. Grimshaw, March 25, 1919. Contains information related to insurance premiums and payment schedules. Two typed pages.

Syllabus for the Brasier-Hispano-Suiza motors instruction course, October 17, 1917. Describes a six-week schedule that includes seven hours a day in motor factory and 90-minute lecture topics. One page with handwritten notes on verso.

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…

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked August 13, 1917. Notes that he just crossed the Tennessee River. Postcard illustration depicts Sunset Rock on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.Caption on front: "Sunset Rock, Lookout…

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked August 14, 1917. Notes that he will be in Washington, D.C. soon. Postcard illustration depicts the First Universalist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Caption on front: "First…

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked August 14, 1917. Notes that he will be in New York soon. Postcard illustration depicts Hotel Patten in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Caption on front: "Hotel Patton, Chattanooga, U.S.A.,…