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[Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, August 14, 1917] (Item)

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked August 14, 1917. Notes that he will be in New York soon. Postcard illustration depicts Hotel Patten in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Caption on front: "Hotel Patton, Chattanooga, U.S.A., overlooked by Natures Roof Garden, Lookout Mountain." Caption on verso: "'See America first.' Stop-over privileges at Chattanooga on through tickets.…

[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.

[Soldier's individual pay record book belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1918-1919] (Item)

Soldier's individual pay record book belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw (No. 23051) of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1918-1919. Lists monthly pay of $60.00 and includes three pay periods from December 1918 to March 1919. Also included inside is half of a $2.00 ticket stub for the New York Hippodrome, March 16, 1919.

[Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, August 14, 1917] (Item)

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked August 14, 1917. Notes that he will be in Washington, D.C. soon. Postcard illustration depicts the First Universalist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Caption on front: "First Universalist Church, Main and Hickory Sts., Chattanooga, Tenn. (Shinn Memorial)."

[Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked May 16, 1917] (Item)

Postcard to Mrs. G. L. Grimshaw from Ray M. Grimshaw, postmarked May 16, 1917. Briefly talks about travel details and sends regards.

French-English / English-French dictionary (Item)

"French-English / English-French dictionary," E.F.G. Pocket series, published by T. Nelson & Sons, circa 1910s. Pocket dictionary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw. Includes inscriptions on the front page. Only the book's cover and inscriptions have been digitized.Inscription: "Apres le guerre. Sergeant 1st Class R M Grimshaw, 95th Aero Sqdn. American EF. France."

Oregon boys now in service tell interesting experiences [Clipping, circa 1916-1917] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Oregon boys now in service tell interesting experiences," from an unidentified publication, circa 1916-1917. Features a brief story on Ray M. Grimshaw and mentions that, in a letter to his sister (Mrs. W. W. Woodworth), Grimshaw states that he expects to be in active service soon. Briefly mentions Ray's older brother (L. H.) is also enlisted and at Fort Sam Houston in Texas.…

[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…