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
- From the Collection: Stadler, Frances Hurd, 1917- (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Hurd, Carlos F. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Hurd, Katherine, -1928 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository