1917
Scope and Contents
Note: the letters for 1917 begin with some fragments written from France by KME to her family on events of the war and her own activities, and then immediately start with July (January-June are not available). ca. 40 items
K.E. to ? fragment, n.d. Says she can do anything, from running a typewriter to running an auto, but not work with babies (no experience). She is at a hospital.
K.E. to family. 7/5. Their ship escapes potential U boat attack
K.E. to family. Paris, 7/15. Reports on a typical day's activities, including a very comfortable lifestyle, sightseeing and taking French lessons at the YMCA; soldiers everywhere
K.E. to family. [Paris, August ]. Cultural difference between American COs and British.
K.E. to H.E. The Commons, 8/9. Description of the French town of Sermaize les Bains
K.E. to family. Chalon, 8/14. Reports on her duties (washing babies) and relationships with other Americans, English and French
K.E. to mother. 8/20. While Howard works with college-educated men, she works with nurses who do not believe in higher education for women
K.E. to mother. 8/25. Has begun working in the maternity ward.
K.E. to family 8/30. Kitty will be allowed to work in Sermaize where Howard is. Behavior of the English.
K.E. to Aunt. 9/8. Describes the people with whom she is working
K.E. to family. 9/13. Describes what she will be doing in Sermaize.
K.E. to family. 9/17. Americans have to leave Chalon as authorities afraid their presence will bring bombing parties of the Boche on them. Plans forming to have all American workers in the F.W.D.R. under the Red Cross
K.E. to mother. Chalons, 9/18. Growing number of American relief workers
K.E. to family. Sermaize, 9/24. Describes her room; Howard doing harvesting work in the Meuse district
K.E. to family. Bettancourt, 10/8. Is looking after children evacuated from Bar-le-Duc, of whom there are over 100
K.E. to family. Sermaize, 10/15. Will be teaching a class of boys; has become well-acquainted with British relief workers, also mentions Frances Ferris and others from America
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