The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
Margaret Esther Ihrig, 68, passed away on January 27, 2006, in Granite, Oregon. Born on June 8, 1937, in Ulysses, Kansas, she was the daughter of Hyle and Ruth Winslow. Margaret and her husband, John, spent 50 years together, during which they moved frequently due to his Air Force career. After retiring in Granite, she enjoyed sewing, crafting, and fishing. Margaret is survived by her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral took place at McEwen Bible Fellowship Church.
The content provides details on Civilian Registration Cards from the World War I draft, completed between 1917 and 1918. Approximately 24 million men registered, though some lacked birth location information, particularly those who registered on the last day. The data includes various counties in Kansas, listed alphabetically, indicating the systematic nature of the draft registration process during this period.