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Newspaper clipping, "Philadelphian a Flier," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew graduating from the Ohio State School for Military Aeronautics.

Postcard to Mrs. Drew, possibly from Charles W. Drew, circa 1917-1919. Color image of Bedford, Nova Scotia, with brief message about visiting the shore.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, [July 30, 1918?]. Describes a motorcycle trip through French villages, the fine conditions of where he is quartered, and his plane, which he has named Betsy. Eight handwritten pages.

Poem, "The Price," by Lieutenant Ben Ray Redman, and printed magazine photograph of SPAD aircraft, circa 1918. Enclosed with two August 1918 letters from Drew to mother, postmarked September 2, 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.

Clipping of poem "The Linked Arms," circa 1918. Includes a photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew on a ship.

Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.

Newspaper clipping, "64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Philadelphia soldiers killed, wounded, or missing in action. Charles W. Drew is listed as missing.

Newspaper clipping, "Airmen of Allies Deal Death in Darmstadt, Capital of Hesse," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports an aerial bombardment of Darmstadt, Germany and aerial victories of American pilots. Charles W. Drew is noted as…

Newspaper clipping, "American Fliers Winged 845 Huns," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Gives a summary of the American Expeditionary Forces' aerial operations during the war.