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Short notes on my Army life beginning Sept. 1, 1918 [Pocket diary by John Hess Shuman] (Item)

Pocket diary, "Short notes on my Army life beginning Sept. 1, 1918" by John Hess Shuman, 1918-1919. Contains daily handwritten notes from August 30 to December 28, 1918. The narrative begins while Shuman is in transit to France and traces his experience on board ship to various quarantine and rest camps in south England and France, to his station near Latracey, France, then to Remorantin. He…

New rescue raft from factory of family concern [Clipping, October 1943] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "New rescue raft from factory of family concern," from the Kent and Sussex Courier, October 1943. Reports on the development and test trials of a new life raft.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

[Holiday greeting card from Harry Crookshank, House of Commons, 1924] (Item)

Holiday greeting card from Harry Crookshank, House of Commons, 1924. Includes an illustration of the Westminster Palace.

The Mayor and Mayoress Welcome the American Air Service to Dover, England's Gate [Program] (Item)

Program, "The Mayor and Mayoress Welcome the American Air Service (No. 141 & No. 162 Squadrons) to Dover, England's Gate," circa 1918. Program for reception on April 2, 1918 for American Air Squadron men and officers in Dover, England. Includes detailed program of music, dances, and images of Dover. Also includes a postcard insert with text "Mailed with Best Wishes from the Mayor of Dover…

[Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot] (Item)

Receipt for Ye Olde Hostel of God-Begot, Winchester, England, circa 1917-1919.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.

[Graduation certificate issued by Royal Flying Corps to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, February 19, 1918] (Item)

Graduation certificate issued by the Royal Flying Corps to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, February 19, 1918. Certifies that Gilmour has completed a course in the Military Flying Wing and is qualified for RFC service.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 23, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 23, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses family news, a new airplane assignment, and the best candy to send via mail. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, May 17, 1944. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses a romantic relationship and financial matters. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, October 1, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses news from home and a trip to London. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 12, 1943] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from her son, fighter ace James C. Stewart, September 12, 1943. Contains personal news written while Stewart was stationed in England. Discusses a trip to London and events from daily life. One handwritten page. Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

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