1919

ca. 35 items, many about life in Evres, a Friench village 20 miles from the Western Front of World War II. In addition, there are a number of postcards, examples of type issued at the time, including one picturing recipient of aid from Society of Friends; at least some of the postcards show sites visited by Howard and Kitty en route back to US after armistice was signed; a small autograph book from the 19th century; a short manuscript by Kitty; and some clippings of pieces published by Howard and Kitty Elkinton, though no publication name.

"Mother" to KE. 1/14. Reports on Sam Mason's coming to Verdun district, as well as Vincent Nicholson and Bennett Cooper. Reports on many Quakers of their acquaintance. Her father will be the next president of the Ozone Club. Mrs. Dora Lewis has been in prison for starting fires on the White House grounds where suffragettes burn copies of Wilson's speeches or messages. Republicans in Congress are blocking the President in every way they can. Prices of some foodstuffs

KE to family. Argonne, 2/2. Getting to know Paris better; getting ready to leave France and hope to go to England, but still have red tape to overcome

HE to father. Evres, 2/28. With the war over, redistribution of relief workers in France. Would have liked to have heard Pres. Comfort's sketch of the Henry Cadbury situation "that called down such drastic procedures."; re Billy Silver as business manager of the football and cricket teams

KE to family. Evres, 5/4. Preparations for leaving Evres; some historical information about the city and some of its residents

KE to family. Mouthier, 5/25. Reports of places while traveling