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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."

Letter from Marguerite (Charles W. Drew's sister) to their mother, circa 1917. Wonders how Drew is faring on the sea crossing, discusses personal matters. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

Letter from Marguerite Drew (Charles W. Drew's sister) to her mother, June 1918. Describes traveling to an employment office, intake process, room and board, and her new job at a munitions factory. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Marguerite Drew (Charles W. Drew's sister) to her mother, June 18, 1918. Thanks her for packages, describes the strangeness of commuting to and working a night shift. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages, with envelope.

Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918. Explains that he is sending money that her son, Charles W. Drew, asked him to send in case something happened to him, reassures her that the squadron believes Drew is a prisoner and safe. One…

American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918. Postcard accompanied a money order for $181 (presumably the 1000 francs Ellis said he would send in his previous letter).

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew, Prisoner of War, Gets Cross," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), October 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew receiving the Distinguished Service Cross.

Newspaper clipping, "Men Who Have Answered the Call to the Colors," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), February 12, 1918. Reports on Isadore S. Prenner, Herbert Heston Jr., and Charles W. Drew's service in France. Includes photographs of…

Newspaper clipping from the Evening Ledger (Philadelpha) of a portrait of Charles W. Drew, February 11, 1918.Inscription: "Monday, February 11, 1918. Evening Ledger."

Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander…