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One Arm's Enough for Full Life [Clipping, circa 1958]
Clipping, "One Arm's Enough for Full Life" by Janice Krenmayr, from an unidentified publication, circa 1958. Reports on Charles W. Drew's life and experiences as an amputee, including his career as an airport engineer and his outdoor hobbies.…

Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer [Clipping from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer," from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's rescue by YMCA men while he was a prisoner of war in Metz (part of Germany during the war,…

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

German Surgeons Removed His Arm [Clippings, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "German Surgeons Removed His Arm," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talk at the Kiwanis Club regarding his wartime experiences. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talks at the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs regarding his wartime experiences.

[Clipping about Charles W. Drew's return home following his time as a prisoner of war, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's return home following his time as a prisoner of war.

Air Hero Talks to Students [Clipping, circa 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Air Hero Talks to Students," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's visit to Northeast High School.

45 U.S. Squadrons in France on Nov. 11 [Clipping, circa December 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "45 U.S. Squadrons in France on Nov. 11," from an unidentified publication, circa December 1918. Reports on American Air Service operations in France.

Phila. Flier Defeats Four German Planes in Flight [Clipping, October 30, 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Flier Defeats Four German Planes in Flight," from The North American (Philadelphia), October 30, 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew and other servicemen receiving military honors.

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander…
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