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Jones Family Letters, 1918 December 3 - 1921 September 21

 File — Box: 4251.002, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Letters from Lt. Alfred E. "Al" Jones of the Medical Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany during World War I, to his sisters, Catherine M. "Kit" Jones and Anna E. Jones, both of Chicago, Illinois. In his letters, he asks about family members and describes places to visit in France when the war is over. There is also a letter to Catherine "Kitty" Jones from Emma L. Houlsby, also of Chicago, asking Kitty for her brother's (John's) address. The postcard in the collection is also to Catherine Jones from Private Joseph F. Durkin in Europe.

Dates

  • 1918 December 3 - 1921 September 21

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English