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Mccarthy Family Album: Ohio To California, 1921, Mccarthy Family

McCarthy Family Photo Album (SC-63)

This photograph album documents the McCarthy family from Dayton, Ohio as they travel across the United States to California from June through December 1921. During the family's travels they visited a variety of places including Hannibal, Missouri, Pikes Peak, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Flagstaff, Arizona, cliff dwellings, the Grand Canyon, the Mojave Desert, San Gabriel Valley, California, and Pasadena, California. A brief description of each place is written below the photographs in the album. This album was created between June 1921-December 1921.

Cedarville Boy Sits Outside Castle Gates Watching For Kaiser, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

Letter published in The Evening Gazette from Fred Marshall to Ted Richards of Cedarville. In the letter Marshall describes the the landscape of the Hague in the Netherlands, his thoughts on the monarchy there, his understanding of the Dutch and their culture, and more.

American Commission To Negotiate Peace Card

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A card entitling it's bearer to acess to the roof of the Hotel de Crillon signed by Secretary General, J.C. Grew.

World War I Letter

World War I Letter (SC-30)

This letter was written by a soldier to his brother while he was en route home. In the letter the soldier discusses the positive accommodations on his ship, his hopes to travel and see family and friends, and commentary on black soldiers in the Army.

Attached as an additional file is a postcard that features an image of the USS Aeolus, the transport ship on which the soldier was returning to the United States. The photograph is attributed to O.W. Waterman of Hampton Virginia. There is a note on the postcard that states "U.S.S. Aeolus, formerly the German Linger Grosser …

How Lufbery, America's Greatest Ace, Was Killed

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the events leading up to the day Major Raoul Lufbery died in combat and the immediate aftermath by his comrades in the Army.

Dayton Boy Military Attache At The Hague

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

Newspaper article about a letter from Fred Marshall to his sister about being appointed to the American Legation at the Hague. He discusses why he was sought by the American Legation and more.

Letters From Soldier Boys, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his father. In his letter Marshall discusses living in the Netherlands, the difficulty getting enough food due to allotments, the landscape, his luck in being chosen to come to the Hague, and more.

Plan Of Gardens And First Floor Chateau Pathe, A. D. Jewell

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A plan of Gardens and first floor of Chateau Pathe in Seine, France which details locations of military offices and facilities on the grounds.

Paris To The Hague, Described By Dayton Boy, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his family discussing his trip from Paris to the Netherlands. In his letter he describes the devestation of the War that he witnesses in the countryside, the sight of windmills, the cleanliness of the houses in the Netherlands, and more.

Greene County Boy Has Proud Distinction Of Being Chosen To Attend Peace Conference., Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his parents discussing being chosen to attend a peace conference at Versailles was reprinted in "The Evening Gazette". In his letter he talks about the honor of being chosen to photograph the conference, the oddity of being in civilian clothes, and more.

Koksvereeniging "La Residence" Bewijs Van Donatie - Receipt

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A certificate or receipt of donation written in Dutch.

War Department - Army Training School Certificate

Wallace Ephemera

A certificate for Army Training School issues by the United States of America War Department to Donald McKinley Wallace. The card lists auto mechanic as Wallace's main occupation, as well as chauffeur and lathe hand as his second and third occupations.

The 322nd Field Artillery At The Front During September And October 1918, Templeton Briggs

322nd Field Artillery Reunion Association Ephemera

A collection of typed journal entries by 1st Lieutenant Templeton Briggs, about the 322nd Field Artillery. In these entries Lieutenant Briggs details not only the plans for military action and Briggs' interactions with his superiors, but also the day to day experiences that he had. The entries run from September 19, 1918 through October 23, 1918.

The Last Photograph Taken Of Maj. Raoul Lufbery, The Late American Ace

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A photograph from a newspaper of Major Raoul Lufbery. Text below the photograph "The last photograph taken of Maj. [sic]Taoul Lufbery, the late American Ace."

Diary Of Donald Mckinney Wallace, September Through December 1918, Donald Mckinney Wallace

Wallace Ephemera

This diary of Donald McKinney Wallace contains entries that are dated from August 14th through December 31st of 1918. This diary also includes accounts of Wallace's time in the Army at the end of World War I.

Major Raoul Lufbery Portrait

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A photograph of Raoul Lufbery from a newspaper obituary.

Memorial For Maj. Raoul Lufbery

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the memorial for Major Raoul Lufbery and offers an editorial about the need for men like Lufbery as well as a call for the war to continue until it is won.

Troopers And Troupers On The Way, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

Comic that depicts the United States Signal Corp heading to Watertown riding in a bus desgined to look like a large format camera.

Lufbery Cut Leave To Fly To His Death

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A short newspaper article detailing the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article points out that Lufbery was on leave because of his sense of duty.

Everybody Sing

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A page from a program with the heading "Everybody Sing". The page lists the lyrics for The Star Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and America.

Men Of Nerve Are Needed In Aero Service, W. S. Forrest

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article that details Major Raoul Lufbery's thoughts on required attributes for successful fighter pilots.

Johnston Describes Is Meeting With Lufbery, The Noted "Ace", Archibald Johnston

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about a United States Army Lieutenant, Archibald Johnson, meeting the "Noted 'Ace'" pilot, Raoul Lufbery.

Lufbery Killed In Battle With German Triplane

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about the death of Major Raoul Lufbery, the impact of his death on his family, and a tribute held to honor Lufbery by the Jewish War Work Committee.

Lufbery's Death Avenged

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper front page with the headline "Lufbery's Death Avenged" but the article about Lufbery is actually about his funeral and the funeral procession.

Ace Of American Aces Gone

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the death Major Raoul Lufbery as well as highlights from his career as an ace pilot.

Lufbery Killed In Battle With German 'Flying Tank' Whose Armor Deflected The Bullets Of Six Assailants

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article also provides details about the German airplane that shot Lufbery down, as well as the pilot's final battle.

Aces Up! The Thrilling Fact Stories Of U.S. War Flyers, John Knox

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's early life including his anecdotes about him becoming an aviator, discussion of some of his travels, and his military career. It also discussed Lufbery's career of his plane catching on fire and that "he would jump to his death rather than burn."

Lufbery, Famous American "Ace", Kiled In Battle In The Air

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the news of Major Lufbery's death, his parents receiving their last letter from Lufbery, and more.

Lufbery In Toul Sector

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article that published some of Lufbery's autobiographical writing that detailed being hazed early in his military career as he was attempting move beyond being a flight mechanic to a pilot.

South Boston Aviator Saved

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article about Raoul Lufbery saving the life of Robert Soubiran of South Boston when he was attacked by four German Airplanes.