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[Letter to Mrs. Mary M. Grimshaw from Second Lieutenant Alfred M. Joyce, March 15, 1919] (Item)

Letter to Mrs. Mary M. Grimshaw from Second Lieutenant Alfred M. Joyce, Commanding Officer, 95th Aero Squadron, March 15, 1919. Advises that "in a few days your soldier will receive his honorable discharge and start for home" and that his travel is paid for by the government. Also offers praise for her support and for Ray Grimshaw's duty as a soldier. One typed page and envelope.

[Leave pass issued to Sergeant First Class Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1918-1919] (Item)

Leave pass issued to Sergeant First Class Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1918-1919. Grants Grimshaw leave from the First Pursuit Group camp to visit the surrounding villages.

[Memorandum from First Lieutenant H. H. Bardwell, February 1, 1918] (Item)

Memorandum from First Lieutenant H. H. Bardwell, Shop Department, 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, February 1, 1918. Describes Corporal Ray M. Grimshaw's positive work ethic and recommends that he be transferred to Cadet status so he may train as a pilot. One typed page.

[Memorandum from First Lieutenant Charles L. Gustafson, February 3, 1918] (Item)

Memorandum from First Lieutenant Charles L. Gustafson, Commanding Officer, Headquarters 32nd Aero Squadron, 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, February 3, 1918. Recommends that Corporal Ray M. Grimshaw be trained as an aviator. One typed page.

[Leave pass issued to Sergeant Ray M. Grimshaw, March 22, 1919] (Item)

Leave pass issued to Sergeant Ray M. Grimshaw, March 22, 1919. Grants Grimshaw permission to be absent from Camp Lewis from March 22, 1919 to March 24, 1919.

[Portrait of serviceman Ray M. Grimshaw] (Item)

Photographic portrait of serviceman Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1910s. Inscription: "Brow, S. R. Tex."

[Pocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1917-1918] (Item)

Pocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1917-1918. Details Grimshaw's enlistment in the United States Army Signal Corps and his time stationed in England and France. Most entries are brief, comprised of one or two lines, and focus on the daily life of a soldier, including guard duty, standing muster, drill exercises, travel details, and off-duty activities. A few pages have doodles, including…

[Letter to Dan Grimshaw from Senator Mark O. Hatfield, November 13, 1969] (Item)

Letter to Dan Grimshaw from Senator Mark O. Hatfield, November 13, 1969. Expresses condolences at the loss of his father, Ray M. Grimshaw. One typed page on U.S. Senate stationery, with envelope.

Tire dealer dies at 75 [Obituary for Ray M. Grimshaw] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Tire dealer dies at 75," from an unidentified publication, November 1969. Obituary for Ray M. Grimshaw. Provides details of his life, including his professional work in the tire industry and his World War I service as part of the 95th Aero Squadron. Clipping is affixed to a folder from Holman's Funeral Service of Portland, Oregon.

[Ray M. Grimshaw] (Item)

Photographic portrait of Ray M. Grimshaw, circa 1950s-1960s. Inscription on verso: "Grimshaw. Return to Holmans, [street address in Portland, Oregon]. Mon 3rd, Ed - Grimshaw Obit - 1/2 col."Stamped on verso: "Nov. 3, 1969."