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Large chart titled "September - Daily Record of Drachen Allemands" (German Balloons), circa 1918. Chart records sightings of balloons during September 1 to 15, in a number of French communes including Boinville, Harville, Billy-sous-les-Côtes, Beney,…

Questionnaire form entitled "Questions to be Answered by All Commissioned Personnel of the Balloon Section in France," filled out by Marc Lagen, circa late 1917. One typed page.

Military form entitled "Physical examination for appointment, promotion, or retirement," filled out by Marc Lagen, April 3, 1918. Details physical health information from an exam required for Lagen's promotion to Captain. Two typed pages.

Program, "Mayor's Committee of Welcome to Home-Coming Troops: Review and Parade of the 27th Division," March 25, 1919. Includes photo portraits of various New York officials and the committee members, the order of march, roster of 27th Division…

Newspaper clipping, "Marc A. Lagen funeral today," from unidentified publication (likely in Seattle, Washington), circa 1948. Obituary and funeral announcement for Lagen.

Document entitled "Manoeuvering Regulations for Type R Balloon," circa 1918. Typescript instructions with handwritten diagram at bottom detailing roles of rigger and telephone squad men. One typed page.

Document entitled "List of Criticisms of Balloon Companies, A.E.F.," circa 1917-1919. Two page typescript document detailing issues with the operations of the Balloon Section and Air Service.

Document entitled "Instructions for Troops," circa 1918. Includes information and rules for troops onboard ship, including restrictions on exposed lights, rubbish that floats, and abandon ship procedures. One typed page.

Menu and program for the Diner d'Adieu (Farwell Dinner) of the Fiftieth Section, A.S.S., U.S.R. Balloon Division, April 26, 1918. Menu and roster commemorating goodbye dinner at the Hotel Budan, Saumur, France.

Photocopied newspaper clipping, "Captain Lagen is home from France," from an unidentified Iowa newspaper, circa 1919. Describes his visit home to Dubuque, pre-war career, and wartime experience.