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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07810.086 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of World War I correspondence |
| Title | John L. Schmidt to Kenneth S. Anderson discussing his life at the University of Marseilles |
| Date | 18 April 1918 |
| Author | Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918) |
| Recipient | Anderson, Kenneth S. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. |
| Subjects | World War I Military History Soldier's Letter Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Education France Submarine Maritime |
| People | Anderson, Kenneth S. (fl. 1918-1944) Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918) |
| Place written | France |
| Theme | World War I; Foreign Affairs; Education; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Captain Anderson fought with the American Expeditionary Forces and was in Company H, 309th Infantry, USA. He went on to become a colonel in the 324th Infantry during World War II. Corporal Schmidt studied at the University of Marseilles. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |