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March 1919
Robertson, Jim (fl. 1919)
to Laurence L. Hopkins
Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.01
27 October 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]
Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...
GLC00162.13
6 June 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...
GLC07810.021
16 June 1918
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very...
GLC07810.022
15 December 1918
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.
GLC07810.037
5 February 1919
Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.043
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
30 June - 1 July 1918
Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that...
GLC07810.023
7 July 1918
Writes to his mother about his general well-being. Inquires as to Harold's whereabouts. Includes a Christmas list and instructions for mailing care packages. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with...
GLC07810.025
12 April 1919
to R.L. Bovard
Writes to his lodge brother about when to possibly expect his return. Discusses Harold's return to the states and post at Camp Dix. Discusses personal matters. Encloses a cartoon and a political satire in the form of the Lord's Prayer (included)...
GLC07810.054
22 October 1917
Coughlin, J.E. (fl. 1917)
to Joseph D. Coughlin
Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead...
GLC07810.009
3 January 1919
Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Hazel Reese
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 November 1918
Flynn, Russell S. (fl. 1918)
to M.J. Flynn
Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...
GLC07810.014
12 December 1918
Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA...
GLC07810.036
15 March 1919
Writes to his mother about moving to another city where he is working on drainage, water and light systems, roads, and buildings. Discusses daily life and the weather. Promotion to corporal inferred from signature.
GLC07810.049
28 June 1919
Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)
Peace Congress, Versailles 1919, Session of 28 June 1919: Agenda. Signature of the Treaty of Peace between the Allied and Associated Powers and Germany
Printed souvenir program signed by Wilson, Lansing, Balfour and others, including Paderewski (Polish premier and pianist) and the new leaders of the new nations of Czechoslovakia, Romania and Yugoslavia.
GLC00752
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
29 December 1918
Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being...
GLC07810.039
23 October 1917
Dawes, Charles G. (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...
GLC02679.11
15 January 1919
Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.041
14 October 1918
Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp....
GLC07810.031
29 January 1919
Creel, George (1876-1953)
Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]
Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...
GLC01668
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