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Letter signed K. [Katherine] to mother, in pencil, regarding the sinking of the Titanic and boarding of survivors. “At that time, we had taken on board passengers from a number of the Titanic’s boats, and after I got on deck the last two boats were unloaded. Our decks & dining rooms were swarmed with the rescued...” (3 pages), 1912 Apr 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D03080

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains original correspondence, telegrams, magazines, newspaper clippings, whole newspapers and memorabilia collected by Frances Hurd Stadler’s parents, Carlos and Katherine Hurd, between 1912 and 1949, as well as newspaper and magazine clippings relating to her parents and the Titanic disaster that she collected over the intervening years.

Dates

  • 1912 Apr 18

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.4 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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