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[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 Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918]
Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918. Describes the circumstances under which her son was shot down and his belief that he is likely alive and taken prisoner, forwards his recommendation…

[Memorandum from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Adjutant General of the Army, September 4, 1918]
Memorandum from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to the Adjutant General of the Army, September 4, 1918. Recommends Charles W. Drew for the Distinguished Service Cross. One typed page.

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918]
Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918. Reassures her that they are searching for her son and will notify her when any information is found. One typed page.

[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…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918. Discusses finances, the increase in available supplies from the quartermaster, wonders about his upcoming assignment and reminds her only to believe official news sources, mentions air raids.…

[Unidentified aircraft in flight]
Photograph of an unidentified aircraft in flight, circa 1917-1918.

First Air War [Autobiography by Charles W. Drew]
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 Mother, April 16, 1917]
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.

[Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 11, 1917]
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.
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