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[American prisoners in Germany] (Item)

Photograph of American prisoners of war being escorted by German soldiers down a dirt road in Germany, circa 1918. Inscription on photo: "Gefangene Amerikaner."Part of the Wilbur D. Kennedy photograph album containing six hundred and five (605) black-and-white photographs, as well as a few pieces of ephemera, circa 1917-1919. The photos trace Kennedy's military career from his infantry training in…

Seattle Aviator Captured by Huns Addresses League [Clipping] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Seattle Aviator Captured by Huns Addresses League," from the Seattle Star, March 19, 1919. Reports on Norman S. Archibald giving a talk to the Municipal League about his time at the front and as a prisoner of war. Partial article on verso titled "Germans Show No Repentance, Are Anxious to Strike France Again."

Quick Wit Saves Seattle Flyer from Execution [Clipping] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Quick Wit Saves Seattle Flyer from Execution," from unidentified publication, March 2, [circa 1919]. Prints an account from Norman S. Archibald about his capture, in which he gave credit to a German balloon crew for shooting him down. This saved him from being executed for carrying incendiary ammunition.

U.S. Aviator Prisoner [Clipping] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "U.S. Aviator Prisoner," from the Post-Intelligencer, October 9, 1918. Reports on Norman S. Archibald's capture by German forces.

[Clipping about Norman S. Archibald's capture and confinement in a prisoner-of-war camp, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Norman S. Archibald's capture and confinement in a prisoner-of-war camp.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 30, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 30, 1918. Reports that he is in a German hospital after being shot down near Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France), has had his right arm amputated due to injury, and will likely be exchanged as a prisoner and sent home; describes his allowances while in custody and that he has notified the Red Cross. One folded sheet, four…

[Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918. Describes the circumstances under which her son was shot down and his belief that he is likely alive and taken prisoner, forwards his recommendation for Drew to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Two typed pages, with envelope.

[Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918] (Item)

Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918. Asks after his sister and friends, mentions he is resting and recovering. Sent from hospital in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).

[Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919] (Item)

Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919. Reports that her son, Charles W. Drew, was released from prison camp and is now in Allied territory.

A Haul of 1900 German Prisoners, France [Stereograph] (Item)

Stereograph, "A Haul of 1900 German Prisoners, France," Set Number 12, Image Number V18878, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of German soldiers in four long lines, with barracks buildings visible in the background. Caption on reverse describes the prisoners' appearances and uniforms.

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