Shafer, Chet, 1887-1951

This is a two page typed commentary not addressed to anyone, describing how the American Expeditionary Forces take souvenirs in France.

This is a typed letter on regular paper; Private Shafer discusses music and his location in the Loire Valley of France.

This is a typed letter on regular paper; Private Shafer mentions writing and sending songs, congratulates Paul on the birth of Paul Merrick Holliser, Jr. and discusses copyright options.

This is a typed letter on fragile paper; the edges are tattered and a large chunk has been ripped off the left side. Private Shafer mentions that he will not be in contact for some time; there is also a picture mentioned of him and Siewert after the battle of Cognac.

This is a typed letter on badly faded paper with slightly tattered edges, presumably addressed to Paul M. Hollister; it mentions that news is getting out. There is a handwritten (in pencil) note from 'Rat' that reads "Three cheers from me to you for your old friend Tilma! Banzai!"

This is a fragile, one page typed letter with a tattered edge and handwritten notes on the back.

This is a fragile two page typed letter that has been torn and has tattered edges. Shafe mentions that he's sorry to hear about Paul having germs.

This is a fragile, typed, two page letter on two sheets of badly faded paper with tattered edges; Shafe mentions that Paul will have to ask someone else to send him money for printing costs, and provides a list of names and amounts.

This is a one page typed letter; Shafe mentions going overseas soon, and other news, promising to keep in touch.