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Newspaper clipping detailing a case of the Spanish Flu in Waukegan.

Postcard illustration of American Legion Homer Dahringer Post No. 281 in Waukegan. The building stood at the corner of Washington St. and West St.

Armistice Day celebration booklet given to participants at the high school on November 11, 1921. The booklet lists the names of those from Waukegan who served in World War I.

Photo of the Besley family home, located at 112 Clayton Street. The house no longer stands today.

Photo of African American servicemen at Camp Grant in Rockford, IL, circa spring of 1918. It is believed that Westley Dyer is among the group, as well as Elizabeth Tarver.

Valentine's Day card sent to Ruth Besley.

Photo of Homer Dahringer on his military service card.

Photo of Homer Dahringer while in France.

Registration card for Homer Dahringer.