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McClelland notifies Lt. Bailey of a young man's interest in entering the Gas Defense unit of the military.

McClelland expresses that not only soldiers are fighting World War I in a note to Galesburg's judge.

McClelland accepts his appointment as a first lieutenant in the Ordnance Reserve.

McClelland recommends a Knox alumnus, Kenneth M. Waddill, for a commission in the Chemical Warfare Service.

McClelland expresses interest in the goings-on at Knox, including military endeavors and the arrival of the new president.

McClelland's receipt for a barracks bag, purchased shortly after the war's end.

A receipt for Kellogg McClelland's military uniform. The uniform cost $60.50.

Receipt for Kellogg McClelland's donation to the United War Work Campaign Fund.

McClelland discusses college business with Knox president James L. McConaughy. McClelland clarifies reimbursements the College can expect for housing and training soldiers.

Memorandum released by the Press Clipping Unit to document relevant news stories related to the ongoing war.

Memorandum providing information about news articles pertaining to the need for, production of, and use of military equipment.

Loomis Leedy writes about his experiences in the Navy and his financial concerns in a letter to Dr. Simonds at Knox College.

John Lienhard requests a letter of recommendation from Dr. Simonds for his application to aviation school. Lienhard observes, "It is rather late in the day to be making applications, but I havn't [sic] realized that we were really in a serious war…

John Lienhard was a Knox student who served in World War I.

This form contains information pertaining to Walter Ross Livingston's military service during World War I.