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Letter to Dan Grimshaw from Senator Mark O. Hatfield, November 13, 1969. Expresses condolences at the loss of his father, Ray M. Grimshaw. One typed page on U.S. Senate stationery, with envelope.

Photographic portrait of Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1950s-1960s. Inscription on verso: "Grimshaw. Return to Holmans, [street address in Portland, Oregon]. Mon 3rd, Ed - Grimshaw Obit - 1/2 col."Stamped on verso: "Nov. 3, 1969."

Newspaper clipping, "Tire dealer dies at 75," from an unidentified publication, November 1969. Obituary for Ray M. Grimshaw. Provides details of his life, including his professional work in the tire industry and his World War I service as part of the…

Pocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1917-1918. Details Grimshaw's enlistment in the United States Army Signal Corps and his time stationed in England and France. Most entries are brief, comprised of one or two lines, and focus on the daily…

Address book, "Book of addresses of officers and enlisted personnel of 95th Aero Squadron," circa 1917-1918. Includes a dedication from Captain John Mitchell, thanking servicemen for "their untiring work and efforts during eight months of active…

Address book, "Book of addresses of officers and enlisted personnel of 95th Aero Squadron," circa 1917-1918. Includes a dedication from Captain John Mitchell, thanking servicemen for "their untiring work and efforts during eight months of active…

European currency included with the military records of Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1918-1919. Includes one French centime, two French francs, and one German zwei mark.

Soldier's individual pay record book belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw (No. 23051) of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1918-1919. Lists monthly pay of $60.00 and includes three pay periods from December 1918 to March 1919. Also included inside is half of a $2.00…

Memorandum, "Information relative to compensation and continuance of War Risk Insurance," furnished to Ray M. Grimshaw, March 25, 1919. Contains information related to insurance premiums and payment schedules. Two typed pages.

Syllabus for the Brasier-Hispano-Suiza motors instruction course, October 17, 1917. Describes a six-week schedule that includes seven hours a day in motor factory and 90-minute lecture topics. One page with handwritten notes on verso.