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Letter signed Casper [Sunder], St. Louis, to Leo Sunder. Writes that everybody is coming down with the flu. Casper also wants to know what the battle was like. Lastly, he asks Leo what he wants for Christmas., 1918 Oct 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains World War I-era letters exchanged between Leo John Sunder and his family in St. Louis while he was serving in Europe, which mention the injuries Leo suffered in France during a mustard gas attack and an outbreak of Spanish Influenza in St. Louis. The collection also includes military documents relating to the service of Pvt. Leo John Sunder and Pvt. Edward R. Dependahl; a circular letter of General John J. Pershing thanking American soldiers for their service in the World War, dated February 28, 1919; certificates of marriage; State of Missouri Employment Certificates for John O’Toole and Mildred O’Toole; World War II ration books; a confirmation record for Elizabeth Robins (mother of Mildred and Loretta O’Toole); registration certificates of Edward Dependahl in the selective service; and a typed list of rules for patients at a tuberculosis camp.

Dates

  • 1918 Oct 24

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.04 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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