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[Clipping about Charles W. Drew's return home following his time as a prisoner of war, circa 1919] (Item)

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

Major Biddle Tells How Phila. Fliers Won Fame in France [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Major Biddle Tells How Phila. Fliers Won Fame in France," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports Major Charles J. Biddle's wartime service and his thoughts on other aviators. The article also mentions Phyllis Walsh, a nurse, ambulance driver, and civilian relief worker in France.

[Portrait of servicemen at Camp Taliaferro, Texas, and accompanying clipping] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of servicemen at Camp Taliaferro, Texas, Jan. 23, 1918. The men, including Harold E. Hartney, are identified by last name in an inscription on the accompanying envelope. Also included is a newspaper clipping attached to the photo's mount: "Kansas aviator downs fifth enemy, becomes newest American ace," by Newton C. Parke. The clipping reports on Hartney [misspelled as…

Mail badly tangled: Kennedy only drew a Saturday Evening Post [Clipping, circa July 1918] (Item)

Clipping, "Mail badly tangled: Kennedy only drew a Saturday Evening Post," from an unidentified publication, circa July 1918. Reports that Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kennedy had not received any mail from their son, Wilbur, in a month and then received seven letters at once. Includes excerpts from Wilbur's letter of June 27, 1918 to his parents.

Germantown Youth Downs First Plane [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Germantown Youth Downs First Plane," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew shooting down his first plane. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City [Clipping, circa 1919] (Item)

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.

Amex fliers safe after weathering shower of shot [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Clipping, "Amex fliers safe after weathering shower of shot," from the Paris Herald, circa 1918. Describes how Benjamin P. Harwood and Fred L. Luhr of the 12th Aero Squadron narrowly escaped a German attack. Originally included with correspondence dated July 11, 1918.

American airplane falls from clouds in France [Clipping, May 14, 1918] (Item)

Clipping, "American airplane falls from clouds in France," from an unidentified publication, May 14, 1918. Reports on two unnamed men from the 12th Aero Squadron who fatally crashed in the Toul (France) region. Originally included with correspondence dated June 9, 1918.

Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer [Clipping from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919] (Item)

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, now France).Inscription: "North American. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919."

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918] (Item)

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 of the 13th Aero Squadron.

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