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World War, 1914-1918

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Non-preferred terms: European War, 1914-1918; First World War, 1914-1918; Great War, 1914-1918; World War 1, 1914-1918; World War I, 1914-1918; World War One, 1914-1918; WW I (World War, 1914-1918); WWI (World War, 1914-1918) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85148236

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Charles W. Drew World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-02-17
Abstract

Charles Wallace Drew (1896-1979) served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I, and later worked as an airport engineer. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, and other materials relating to Drew's wartime experience.

Dates: 1902-1979; Majority of material found within 1917-1925

Kress G. Drew World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2025-08-01
Content Description The Kress G. Drew World War I Collection consists primarily of visual materials documenting the World War I military service of Kress Gregg Drew.The bulk of the collection is made up of visual materials, comprised of 74 loose photographs, 2 digital images, 2 postcards, and 54 prints affixed to documents. Of particular note are the 57 photographs and accompanying notes related to sighting planes. Two 11x15-inch presentation boards with 1.25x2-inch photos affixed to them were...
Dates: circa 1917-1919

Arthur E. Easterbrook Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2004-09-15
Abstract

Arthur E. Easterbrook (1893-1950) held a long career with the U.S. Air Force, beginning as an observer during World War I and later as a recruiter and commanding officer at numerous bases. The collection contains photographs, clippings, and paper ephemera relating to Easterbrook's life and military career.

Dates: circa 1918-1952

Edmonds Historical Museum Collection of World War I Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-04-03
Abstract

The collection is comprised of photographs related to French aviation during World War I.

Dates: circa 1914-1918

Hans Eibl Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-11-02
Abstract

Hans (Johann) Eibl (1895-1975) served with the German Army during World War I and later worked as a university professor. The collection contains materials related to Eibl's World War I service, post-war life, and the genealogical history of the Eibl family.

Dates: 1876-1975

Halden H. Emrick Pilot Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1989-02-16
Abstract

The collection contains materials relating to Halden H. Emrick's personal life and varied aviation career as a pilot's instructor during World War I, chief pilot for Curtiss-Wright and other aircraft companies, and a stunt pilot during the heyday of barnstorming in the 1920s and 1930s.

Dates: circa 1914-1975; Majority of material found within 1920-1949

G. H. Frohn World War I Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-07-24-A
Abstract

Godfrey H. Frohn of Lincoln, Nebraska trained with the U.S. Army Air Service, 32nd Aero Squadron and served overseas with the 341st Aero Squadron during World War I. The collection contains a notebook documenting his studies during training.

Dates: circa 1917-1918

Lionel Cherry Gilmour World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-01-30
Abstract

The collection is comprised of a small photograph album, loose photographs, a prisoner of war diary, and assorted research documents pertaining to the World War I service and prisoner of war (POW) experience of Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour (1891-1973), pilot of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC).

Dates: 1915-2008; Majority of material found within 1968-2008

Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-01-24
Abstract

Ray (1894-1969) and Leonard (1888-1971) Grimshaw were brothers who served as mechanics during World War I. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, clippings, newspapers, a diary, and booklets primarily relating to the military service of Ray M. Grimshaw but also includes a small selection of correspondence from his brother, Leonard.

Dates: circa 1917-1969; Majority of material found within 1917-1922

Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-09-18
Abstract

Three albums of World War I photographs depicting various squadrons and corps of the United States Air Service stationed along the French-German border during and after the war.

Dates: circa 1914-1919

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