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Newspaper clipping, "Mitchell fought valiantly for a unified air service," from The Detroit News, February 20, 1936. Obituary for Brigadier General William L. "Billy" Mitchell, describing his military career, his advocacy for a unified air force, and…

Certificate verifying Wilbur D. Kennedy's promotion to First Lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps, United States Army, November 20, 1917.

Newspaper clipping, "Yanks on the Rhine" by Wallgren, from The Stars and Stripes, December 6, 1918. Comic strip of American soldiers comparing life in France and Germany following the end of World War I.

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, September 30, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of handmade sweater, describes leisure activities of self and squadron members on a Sunday (gambling, reading, relaxing), mentions feeling lonesome…

Pocket diary belonging to Wilbur D. Kenney, 1914. Includes daily handwritten notes from January to June on Kennedy's activities while living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Activities described are primarily school, work, and social outings. Includes…

Identification card issued to Wilbur D. Kennedy by the American Expeditionary Forces, circa 1910s.

Pilot's card issued to Wilbur D. Kennedy by Headquarters Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, circa 1910s. Includes a photograph of Kennedy with a mustache drawn in black ink.

Postcard to Wilbur D. Kenney from the Adjusted Compensation Branch, Adjutant General's Office, September 15, 1924. Acknowledges receipt of Kennedy's application for adjusted compensation.

Registration certificate issued to Wilbur D. Kennedy, June 5, 1917. Certifies Kennedy's service registration in Iowa.

Membership card issued to Wilbur D. Kennedy by the Third Army Headquarters Club, circa 1910s. Includes notes on dues paid January through April on reverse.