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Photograph of Herman Butler with his friend Red, circa 1917-1919.Inscription on verso: "My pal Red and your humble servant."
Photographic full-length studio portrait of Herman Butler in uniform, circa 1917-1919.
Service and rank chevrons for Herman Butler, designating him a sergeant in the United States Army, circa 1919. Three uniform patches attached to card backing.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917. Explains that he won't be home for a visit, as he may be sent to France soon, and other personal news. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917. Speculates on possible upcoming promotion, suggests that several men from home join up. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt, uncle, (Lela and Curtis Butler), and Rena, November 11, 1917. Notes that he is awaiting orders to go to Garden City, New York, and that he is now a sergeant. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 18, 1917. Discusses pay and finances, notes his subscription to Army and Navy News should be coming to their address. Sent with letter to Kerr. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, September 4, 1917. Encloses photographs and describes plans for the next few days. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, November 27, 1917. Writes from somewhere in New Mexico en route to New York. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
Photographic postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked February 9, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and describes the postcard image. Postcard image features the waterfront at a base in San Diego, California, with ships and buildings captioned by hand.Inscription: "USS Oregon, USS Nansham, USS San Diego. Officers mess. Hangar. Hydro planes. San Diego. Barracks and mess hall."