Tag Archives: MS-196

Missed It By One Day: Clair W. Welty, An American Soldier in WWI

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Lisa Rickey

As we near the end of the World War I centennial commemorations, I find myself thinking of Clair Wilbur Welty, who, towards the end of the war, was a 28-year-old pilot-trainer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Issoudun, France. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Observance

Posted on May 27, 2016 by specialcollections

Special Collections & Archives will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. We apologize for any inconvenience. Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering those who have died in service of the armed forces. Special Collections … Continue reading →

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The Story of Clair W. Welty: WWI Pilot Trainer

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

A couple of weeks ago, Special Collections & Archives hosted a special tour for which all members of the staff were asked to select some of their favorite materials from the collections to share with attendees. When choosing my “favorites” in … Continue reading →

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