Abstract Ford Wilcox Gilleo (1891-1975) and Avery Clare Gilleo (1894-1957) were born to Clarence and Gertrude (Wilcox) Gilleo in Lakeview, Michigan. Both men served in World War I in the 126th Infantry, 63rd Brigade of the 32nd Red Arrow Division and returned home after the war. The Avery and Ford Gilleo photographs and letters collection consists primarily of two photo albums documenting training and service in World War I and letters Avery and Ford Gilleo wrote home during the war. Those...

Abstract The Navy Mother's Club of America provided for the welfare of the men of the United States Navy. The Western Michigan chapter was founded in 1937. This collection includes scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, certificates, minutes, pamphlets and photographs relating to the Navy Mothers' welfare work. There are also historical reviews, programs from state and national conventions, newsletters and other literature. Three large group photographs from the Eleventh National Convention in New York, as...