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Photograph of a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft, likely piloted by Charles W. Drew, coming in for a landing, circa 1917-1918.Inscription on verso: "Coming in for my landing during the R.M.A. tests."

Photograph of a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft, likely piloted by Charles W. Drew, coming in for a landing, circa 1917-1918.Inscription on verso: "Maneuvering for my landing to the mark. #5."

Distinguished Service Cross certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, March 28, 1925. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918. Cover image features an illustration of two soldier boys embracing. Text reads: "With Much Love" and "Best Wishes from 'Over Here.'" Includes 1918 calendar printed on verso.

Photographic group portrait of servicemen, Ohio, circa 1917.Embossed inscription: "F. H. Haskett. Columbus O[hio]."

Handwritten note from young Charles Drew, September 3, 1902. Promises to be a good boy and to not make his mother cry. Accompanying envelope includes inscription: "Charlie's promise to mother."

Holiday greeting card from Charles W. Drew to his mother, Christmas 1917/New Year 1918. Features a patriotic illustration on front, printed best wishes inside.

Honorable discharge certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, August 14, 1917. Includes enlistment record on verso.

Honorable discharge certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, October 31, 1919. Includes military record on verso.