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Booklet, "To the homeward-bound Americans," by Bessie Van Vorst, 1919. Expresses gratitude of the French and briefly recounts American arrival in France, military engagements in Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, Bouresches, and Vaux (France), the Second…

Letter to "Dear Sisters" from Private William M. Hildebrand, 19th Company, 2nd Air Service Mechanics Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, February 23, 1919. Discusses how pretty parts of France are, daily activities, and various family and…

Blank postcard of the USS Frederick, dated March 3, 1919. Caption: "Just back from France on the USS Frederick."Inscription: "March 3, 1919. R.M.G."

Letter to Mrs. Mary M. Grimshaw from Second Lieutenant Alfred M. Joyce, Commanding Officer, 95th Aero Squadron, March 15, 1919. Advises that "in a few days your soldier will receive his honorable discharge and start for home" and that his travel is…

Telegram to G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, March 17, 1919. Reads: "Am on train bound for Camp Lewis. Will go by Pittsburg, Chicago and St. Paul. Am traveling by Pullman. Expect to arrive the 24th." Includes envelope.

Leave pass issued to Sergeant Ray M. Grimshaw, March 22, 1919. Grants Grimshaw permission to be absent from Camp Lewis from March 22, 1919 to March 24, 1919.

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.

Letter to Jane Grimshaw from J. W. Grimshaw, August 13, 1922. Discusses field work, possibly in relation to homesteading, and various personal news. Four sheets, eight handwritten pages.

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."

Obituary for Ray M. Grimshaw from an unidentified publication, November 1969.