988 resultados para Geschichte 1890-1918
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This letter mentions that Eleanore Celeste has not heard from Arthur in nearly a month. She hopes that this means he will be coming home soon from France. It is labelled number 175.
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Eleanore Celeste describes Arthur's departure for service one year ago. She also discusses a friend, Dick Hart, who was thought to have been a casualty of a torpedoed ship, but is now thought to be safe. She mentions that she will visit Mother Schmon and had played tennis with Gus. The letter is labelled number 159.
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The first letter begins with Eleanore Celeste writing a few words in french and discussing a song "oh! Frenchy" that has become popular. She continues to study French and plans to study American History. The second letter describes how the postman came to the door with five letter from Arthur. The letters are labelled number 163.
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The letter discusses Valentine's Day and she has drawn hearts in red ink. She also describes the events of the previous day: Red Cross work, lunch at YWCA, Club meeting. The letter also includes a list of items in a package she has sent to Arthur. The letter is labelled number 56.
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The letter discusses the capture of Cantigny. There are three article clippings attached to the letter describing "Cantigny Fighting Cited", "Co-operation at Cantigny", "The fight at Cantigny...". Eleanore Celeste mentions the number of troops that are said to be arriving weekly (100,000) and that there are 1,000,000 over there now." This letter is labelled number 120.
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The letter mentions more letters arriving from Arthur. It also states that Arthur is now acting adjutant, so his duties will be indoors. She also mentions that Arthur Schmon and Major McCormick are friends. The letter is labelled number 90.
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The letter mentions a possibility of Arthur returning home. Eleanore Celeste also mentions a recently engaged friends sadness since her fiance will leave for a camp. This letter is labelled number 161.
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This letter discusses an outing to the Leake's and then an evening of dancing at the country club. The letter is labelled number 142.
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This letter mentions an outing to the Mt. Prospect Movies to see Forbes Robertson in "The Passing of the Third Floor Back". This letter is labelled number 132.
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The letter describes a day Eleanor Celeste spent with her friends taking photographs in different locations. She spend another morning making surgical dressings and attending church. This letter is labelled number 77.
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The letter mentions some men that may be returning the United States and some that have returned. This letter is labelled number 138.
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There are two letters included, one from Eleanore Celeste, the second letter from Arthur Schmon's parents. The first letter from E.C. mentions that she is staying at Arthur's parents home for the night so that she can attend a party close by. The second letter is written by his mother (as mentioned in the letter from E.C.) and reads: " Arthur dear, We are very glad to have Celeste with us tonight. It takes a little of our blues away. I am so disappointed that you are not coming home right away, but I hope and pray that our Heavenly Father will watch over you and bring you safely back to us. We will pray for you. Your loving Mother and Father.
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The letter begins by describing her Red Cross uniform to be worn during the Xmas campaign. She also mentions an outing to see a show "Glorianna", then dancing at Murrays, then Hunter Island Inn for dinner. This letter is labelled number 202.
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The letter begins with discussion of Xmas gifts. Arthur is sending a German helmet souvenir and Eleanore Celeste plans to put it in their den. She then talks about Spanish influenza spreading "there are hundreds of new cases reported every day..." This letter is labelled number 201.
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The letter describes a conversation Eleanore Celeste had with her mother as she studied the Prussian-Danish War of 1864. Her mother was in Denmark at the time and elaborated on her studies. Eleanore Celeste's grandfather "held a high position in the Danish court". The family had kept an album of photographs that included pictures of Frederick VII, Christian IX etc. The pictures had been given to him by the Royal family. The next part of the letter talks about Arthur possibly returning to the United States at the end of the year. She also mentions that Arthur had sent a letter to his mother about either returning to the United States or possibly getting assigned to troops and she became upset. Eleanore Celeste writes that she tried to console Arthur's mother, but she "began picturing you at the front, in the midst of the danger". This letter is labelled 38th.