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2 of 3 freed Jap prisoners on way here [Clipping, 1945] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "2 of 3 freed Jap prisoners on way here," from the Post, October 5, 1945. Reports on the release of Major Frederick J. Yeager and Edwin D. Nye from a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

[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.

[Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919] (Item)

Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his work prospects. Two handwritten pages.

[Partial letter from Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918] (Item)

Partial letter from the Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918. Advises against sending any mail as prisoners of war are to be released following the armistice; explains how mail should be addressed in the future. One typed page, with envelope.

[American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918] (Item)

American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918. Postcard accompanied a money order for $181 (presumably the 1000 francs Ellis said he would send in his previous letter).

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918] (Item)

Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918. Reassures her that they are searching for her son and will notify her when any information is found. One typed page.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918. Notes that he is writing with his left hand and his injury is healing well, hopes that she finds out that he is a prisoner quickly, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages, with envelope.

[Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918. Sends condolences regarding her son's (Charles W. Drew) injury. One typed page.

[Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, October 21, 1918] (Item)

Postcard to Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour from Agence Internationale des Prisonniers de Guerre, October 21, 1918. Notifies Gilmour that his message has been wired to the address provided.