1. World War I materials
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Series 1 contains records pertaining to Thomas H. McHatton's service in World War I. It consists of reports, correspondecne, and reference material. Most of this material documents Capt. McHatton's work as the supervisor of castor bean production for the Southeastern United States. Castor beans were needed by the War Dept. because their oil was used as a lubricant for aircraft engines. There is information in this series on problems Capt. McHatton encountered in negotiating contracts for the government with private growers and troubles with labor which arose as a result of these contracts.