World War, 1914-1918 -- France

Scope and Contents The collection contains autographs, manuscripts, photographs and artwork from some of the greatest names in literature, art, politics and the military of the First World War era. In addition to the materials forming “Their Book,” this collection also contains items that ultimately were not included in the final collection to be auctioned, and correspondence of Anna O’Neill Johnson pertaining to the formation of the collection and auction. Additionally, there are a few items associated with...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of one volume of material relating to the donations to the campaign known as the “Fatherless Children of France” by the residents and employees of Felton Hall in Cambridge, MA. The records, all pasted in the volume, consists of receipts, the names of donors, acknowledgements, correspondence, photographs, postcards. Several donations of $36.50 were made and an orphan named Henri Hautemayon was the beneficiary of the money. There are letters of thanks from Henri with...

Scope and Contents The collection contains letters addressed to Rev. Gillis from his brother Lieutenant Fredrick Gillis detailing his training for World War I in the United States at Plattsburgh, NY. The correspondence continues through Lt. Gillis’ travels to New York City for his transport across the Atlantic and he writes of his experiences on the ground in both England and on the front lines in France. The letters tell of the Lieutenant’s training and of some action he faced while on the front in France....