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Photographic full-length studio portrait of Herman Butler in uniform, circa 1917-1919.

Photograph of a line-up of Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft at an unidentified airfield, possibly during an air race or other exhibition, circa 1919.

Photograph of a crashed Avro 504 aircraft in a forest, circa 1919.

Service and rank chevrons for Herman Butler, designating him a sergeant in the United States Army, circa 1919. Three uniform patches attached to card backing.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 10, 1919. Explains that the 135th Squadron will be returning to U.S. soon but he will transfer to stay in the country for a while longer; describes the ruins and…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 16, [1919]. Acknowledges receipt of letters and discusses family news; explains that he will stay in Europe for a while longer and try to visit Germany. Three…

Postcard from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, February 4, 1919. Notifies his family that he is stationed at Toul, France with the 135th Aero Squadron and is well.

Oblique aerial photograph of Schloss Drachenburg in Königswinter, Germany, March 12, 1919.Inscription: "US 3A 915q. A24. Castle Petersburg. East of Konigswinter. 12-3-19. 12h. 100m. 26cm."

Oblique aerial photograph of Mouse Tower, the Rhine, and docked ships near Bingen am Rhein, Germany, April 9, 1919.Inscription: "US 3A 91sq. B776. Mouse Tower at Bingen: 9-4-19. 16h 75m 26cm.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, November 2, 1919. Discusses family news, mentions he will not be out of the service next month. Three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in…