February 1, 1918

McAdoo, William G., 1863-1941

Document signed

Title: [Life insurance policy for World War I Army nurse Ella Jane Osborn]

One document made out to Ella Jane Osborn dated February 1, 1918. Signed by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Countersigned by Director of the War Bureau of Risk Insurance William C. De Lanoy and Registrar M. R. Jordan. Certificate no. 598140. Insurance grants $10,000 in case of accidental death, or total permanent disability in monthly installments of $57.50.

GLC06570.02

1918

Legendre, C., fl. 1918

Photograph

Title: Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt Derby

Theodore Roosevelt, in retirement, holding his granddaughter, Edith Roosevelt Derby, in 1918.

GLC07002.80

circa 1917

Jones, J.C., fl. 1917

Printed document

Title: An act providing for the return of pension warrants where the pensioner dies during the quarter for which the warrant was issued...

... (title continues) the cancellation of the same, and the issuance of a Mortuary Warrant to pay the funeral expenses of the deceased pensioner, etc., and declaring an emergency. Enacted by the Texas State Legislature. Authorized by J. C. Jones, Commissioner of Pensions for Texas. Indicates that this act takes effect 1 April 1917.

GLC02386.03

May 26, 1918

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

Letter discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Letter written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.

GLC00971.01

May 25, 1918

Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1875-1934

Telegram

Title: to Woodrow Wilson

Telegram is possibly the reply to, or reason for, Wilson's draft letter (GLC00971.01). Letter discusses the Belgians' gratitude for American aid during World War I and their common fight for freedom Transmitted on White House stationery.

GLC00971.02

24 May 1918

Chester, Colby Mitchell, 1844-1932

Typed letter signed

Title: to Whitelaw Launders

Written by Rear Admiral Chester as Commandant of the Navy ROTC program at Yale University. Replies to a request for a written story of the Civil War. Says he doe not have time "to write a story of the Civil war, during this war." Typed on letterhead of the Headquarters of the Yale Naval Training Unit.

GLC03479.71

9 October 1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Newspaper

Title: The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 114, October 9, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 9, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to the advancement of the Allies through France, World War I updates, community updates, influenza death tolls and names of those infected, advertisements and soldier obituaries.

GLC09891.04

10 October 1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Newspaper

Title: The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 114, October 10, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 10, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to the status of the German army, World War I updates, community updates, influenza death tolls and names of those infected, advertisements and soldier obituaries. Last page contains an article referring to an African American who was "too ticklish" during a physical examination which led to his arrest.

GLC09891.05

4 October 1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Newspaper

Title: The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 110, October 4, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 4, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to World War I, community updates, influenza death tolls, advertisements and other news.

GLC09891.01

7 October 1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Newspaper

Title: The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 112, October 7, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 7, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to peace terms between Germany and the United States, community updates, influenza death tolls, advertisements and soldier obituaries.

GLC09891.02

8 October 1918

The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)

Newspaper

Title: The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 113, October 8, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 8, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to President Woodrow Wilson negotiating peace terms, World War I updates, community updates, influenza death tolls and names of those infected, advertisements and soldier obituaries.

GLC09891.03

1915/12/14

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to R. Fulton Cutting

Asks Cutting to join Herbert Hoover's enlarged Commission for the Relief of Belgium during World War I.

GLC02339

1915 ca.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Photograph signed

Title: Studio portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Harris & Ewing

GLC02551.02

1916/12/05

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Bella W. Swope re: running for a second term

Signed as President on White House stationery. WW notes that "I look forward to the next four years with something of a sinking heart...."

GLC02793.067

1917/08/15

Document

Title: Certificate.

Certificate of appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps.

GLC06196.238

1917/10/26

Document

Title: Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.239

1918/02/19

Document

Title: Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.240

1918/08/26

Document

Title: Certificate.

Certificate of temporary appointment to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

GLC06196.241

1918/03/27

Object

Title: Cigarette case

Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.

GLC06196.120

February 18, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other companies; says that dodging shells with these boys has bonded their friendships. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.046

February 17, 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Typed letter

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about working on the roads and discusses the weather. Asks about their daughter. Says that the troops watch movies on Tuesdays and Fridays and have dances on Thursdays. Explains that the French dance differently than the Americans. Encloses a picture of his company (not included). Typed on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.069

February 8, 1918

Perry, George W., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about meeting a French submarine quartermaster and fumbling through the French language. Mentions meeting an old college friend near camp. Asks his father to send several books, including a French copy of Mark Twain's "Jean D'Arc." Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.083

February 19, 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Postcard

Title: to Hazel Reese

Postcard of Parame, a suburb of St. Malo, where Tuell took his furlough. Writes that he is in the midst of final inspections and expects to embarking for the states shortly. Adds that he walked along the shoreline portrayed in the postcard and wished she had been there. Image depicts La Digue in Parame, a picturesque seascape with pedestrians. Published by Levy Fils & Cie, Paris. Postcard written from Camp Coetquidan. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.097

February 28, 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

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 Louisville. Advises Hazel to keep from sending any more letters to France as he will probably not receive them. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.099

1915/03/22

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Editor of the Herald

Of the matter Roosevelt comments, "There is something cheap and unpleasant to high-minded Americans in seeing their fellow countrymen go abroad to look on at the agony." With Roosevelt's autograph underlinings and additions.

GLC06945