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Letters from Marguerite to Amy regarding Jimmy's Injuries, 1914

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Five letters sent to Amy by her mother while the latter was at the British Red Cross hospital in Paris visiting Jimmy, who had been critically injured on the French battlefront in the early stages of WWI. The letters were sent daily from November 7-11. Not long after, on November 17, Jimmy passed away due to his injuries.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the File: 6.3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository

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