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Photographic portrait of Charles W. Drew in flight gear, circa 1917-1918.

Photographic postcard of Bordeaux Cathedral, France, circa 1910s.Typed caption: "36. Bordeaux - La Cathédrale - Les Flèches. The Cathedral - The Arrow. LL."Inscription on verso: "Charles W. Drew, 1st Lieut. A.S.S.[C.W.?]S.R.

Photograph of an unidentified serviceman standing in front of a donjon (stone tower from an ancient castle), Paudy, France, circa 1917-1918.

Photograph of servicemen with a SPAD XIII (S.13) aircraft (fuselage number 5, designation "Betsy"), circa 1917-1918.

Photograph of two unidentified servicemen in the doorway of a damaged building, France, circa 1917.Inscription on verso: "Our boys in the war zone. France. 1917."

Autobiography titled "First Air War," detailing Charles W. Drew's service in World War I, with added note at end from (possibly daughter?) Muriel Drew, undated. Eighteen typed pages.

Letter from Charles Drew to his mother, April 16, [circa 1917]. Explains that he has taken physical exam for the Cleveland (Ohio) cavalry regiment and will enlist; discusses future career and other matters. Four handwritten pages.

Photographic postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 11, 1917. Reports that he received his orders and has arrived at Fort Harrison, Indiana. Postcard image features cavalry on a hike.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 18, 1917. Reports his high scores in exams, mentions likelihood of relocating to Dayton, Ohio for flight training, and discusses family matters. Two folded sheets, seven handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 22, 1917. Notes that he has completed training at the Ohio State University School of Military Aeronautics and will be moving on to Dayton, describes social engagements, and other personal news. One…