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15 November 1917
JCM (fl. 1917)
to Sara
Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.
GLC07810.059
27 November 1918
LaRoche, Joseph A. (fl. 1918)
to Kenneth S. Anderson
Writes to Anderson that he has been released from the hospital and is separated from the company. Asks for a reply so he can find them. Adds that he misses Anderson and the other soldiers.
GLC07810.061
1 March 1918
Locy, Francis E. (fl. 1918-1928)
to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy
Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.
GLC07810.062
15 October 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair (1894-1968)
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US...
GLC07810.064
3 November 1918
Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.066
7 November 1918
Writes to his wife about meeting friendly French soldiers. Wonders why he has not recieved any letters from home. Discusses the rainy weather. Says that he has seen many German prisoners working on the roads. Inquires as to his daughter's well...
GLC07810.067
1 March 1919
Writes to his wife about the lack of mail from home and the intermittent postal service. Mentions that his company was reviewed by General Pershing and should be returning to the United States shortly. Discusses family and friends. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.070
18 March 1919
Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.071
2 May 1919
Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.
GLC07810.073
10 May 1919
Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...
GLC07810.075
circa 1 November 1918
Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.
GLC07810.077
circa November 1918
Sends his wife a quick note reassuring her he is happy and healthy and promises to write again once he is settled. Written on an American Expeditionary Force postcard.
GLC07810.079
24 October 1918
Pape, Joseph J. (fl. 1918)
to Walter MacCredie
Writes to a friend about his daily life, recent travels, and the fun he is having in Europe. Mentions being published in his local Albany daily newspaper and discusses mutual friends.
GLC07810.081
19 December 1918
Perry, George W. (fl. 1918)
to Mrs. Perry
Writes to his parents about travel plans for Christmas. Describes the rigorous fighter pilot tests he has been enduring. Discusses possible career opportunities for the future and what a great experience the war and Europe has been. Jokes that he...
GLC07810.084
18 April 1918
Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918)
Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...
GLC07810.086
13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee (fl. 1918-1919)
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
GLC07810.087
23 February 1919
Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.089
20 April 1919
Writes to his niece on board the USS Mount Vernon. Discusses his trip home and his doubts in getting a speedy discharge. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.090
18 October 1918
Traylor, Orville S. (fl. 1918)
to Mrs. S.W. Traylor
Writes to his mother about his lack of mail from home and hopes she has received the handkerchief he sent. Discusses his daily activities and looks forward to market day when the townspeople gather to discuss local news and the war. Mentions a...
GLC07810.092
4 December 1918
Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Hazel Reese
Writes to a friend about how news of the armistice was recieved in camp. Discusses coming home and his Thanksgiving. Wishes he could be home with Hazel for Christmas and jokes that if he is lucky, he will be home in time for New Years' 1920!...
GLC07810.095
3 January 1919
Thanks Hazel for the letter that lifted him from the depths of despair. Hopes she has received his letters. Discusses his daily activities, school and the furlough he will soon receive. Describes his Christmas. Puts her mind at ease regarding the...
GLC07810.096
28 February 1919
Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...
GLC07810.099
8 March 1919
Writes to his friend about being held at Camp Coetquidan rather than shipping out as planned. Discusses the troops' desperation in leaving the camp, which is located miles from the nearest town, and how they are occupying themselves. Mentions that...
GLC07810.101
6 November 1917
Chase, Ernest Dudley, (1878- )
Service Stamps from World War I
Partial sheet of stamps supporting American soldiers overseas. Envelope reads, "One Hundred Service Stamps: These stamps upon your letters, To all the world will say, 'I'm proud because my loved one Serves Uncle Sam today.'" 75 stamps, depicting a...
GLC07810.106
1918 ca.
Eighth Illinois Regiment Now in France [half tone printed reproduction]
Black troops active in Europe during WWI. Two slightly different printed versions of the same photograph, one trimmed, and the other printed with a slightly grainer half-tone screen.
GLC07593
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