1918
Scope and Contents
Most of the letters are from Katharine Wistar Mason Elkinton to family from France where she and Howard are doing relief work, giving descriptions of parts of France where they travel. Also, a guest book kept by KWE at Evres. ca. 40 items
H.E. to Jasper. Evres, 3/24. Reasons why their work in Evres is important and description of housing
Goodhue, Fran to Kit & H.. Evres, 8/15. Why he is leaving the Red Cross and joining the army signal corps
K.E. to family. Evres, 9/28. The line from the North Sea to Switzerland has been pushed back and Bulgaria is beginning to lean toward the Allies. Mentions the Spanish "grippe" that has affected many of their co-workers
(Some blank postcards of Evres inserted here)
K.E. to father. Evres, 12/7. Relief men build a farm machine repair shed in Evres. Two fires result in death of horses and men from Algeria and Morocco
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