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Air Hero Talks to Students [Clipping, circa 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Air Hero Talks to Students," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's visit to Northeast High School.

With the Colors [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.

Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer [Clipping from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer," from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's rescue by YMCA men while he was a prisoner of war in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).Inscription: "North American. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919."

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes [Clipping, January 10, 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander of the 13th Aero Squadron.

German Surgeons Removed His Arm [Clippings, circa 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "German Surgeons Removed His Arm," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talk at the Kiwanis Club regarding his wartime experiences. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Germantown Youth Downs First Plane [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Germantown Youth Downs First Plane," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew shooting down his first plane. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun [Clipping, circa 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Drew, 'Ace,' Tells Rotarians of Hun," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talks at the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs regarding his wartime experiences.

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City [Clipping, circa 1919] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Lieut. Drew Wins Higher Army Rating [Clipping, circa 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Lieut. Drew Wins Higher Army Rating," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew and other Army aviators receiving advanced flying ratings.