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Booklet, "Victory songs," published by the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association, circa 1918. Most songs are only one verse long, though some include parody versions.

Newspaper clipping, "U boats sunk / American destroyers in a series of fights," from an unidentified publication, circa 1916-1918.

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…

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…

Newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes," Vol. 1, No. 21, June 28, 1918. Contains articles on wartime and military activities in France, as well as comic strips, advertisements, and an advice column. Eight typed pages.

Booklet, "Popular songs of the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Forces]," distributed by the Young Men's Christian Association, compiled by the Bureau of Libraries and Periodicals, 1918. Text on inside front cover reads: "This book is for the free use…

Newsletter, "Out of Control," Vol. 1, No. 1, November 7, [no year, circa 1918]. Reports on news and military activities of interest to members of the First Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service. Includes photographs of fighter aces Frank Luke and…

Newsletter, "Out of Control," Vol. 1, No. 3, December 13, [no year, circa 1918]. Reports on news and military activities of interest to members of the First Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service. Includes a photograph of fighter aces Eddie V.…

Poem, "Our hitch in hell," by "a heart-broken soldier" (no name provided), circa 1914-1918. Describes military activities and the horrors of war. One typed page with torn and folded edges.

Booklet, "Our days in France," compiled by the 15th Company, U.S. Army, 1918-1919. Includes portraits and snapshots of soldiers at camp and dated entries (beginning on Sunday, February 17th) providing a brief description of the day's activities,…