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[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 8, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 8, 1918. Notes that he is at St. Nazaire, France to ship back home, mentions that he hasn't received any word from her yet, and is worried about the reports of flu in the States. Two handwritten…

Air Hero Talks to Students [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Air Hero Talks to Students," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's visit to Northeast High School.

[Clipping about Charles W. Drew's return home following his time as a prisoner of war, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's return home following his time as a prisoner of war.

Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talks at the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs regarding his wartime experiences.

German Surgeons Removed His Arm [Clippings, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "German Surgeons Removed His Arm," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talk at the Kiwanis Club regarding his wartime experiences. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes [Clipping, January 10, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

[Letter from Mrs. Drew's mother to Mrs. Drew, January 12, 1919]
Letter from Mrs. Drew's mother to Mrs. Drew, January 12, 1919. Mentions that she is praying for Charles W. Drew (Mrs. Drew's son), that Alice was very sick with a cold or possibly the flu, and other personal news. One folded sheet, four handwritten…

[Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919]
Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his…

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919]
Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Congratulates her on the safe release of her son (Charles W. Drew) from Metz, France. Handwritten note on reverse says that this letter reached Mrs. Drew the day after…
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