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Cedarville Boy Sits Outside Castle Gates Watching For Kaiser, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

Letter published in The Evening Gazette from Fred Marshall to Ted Richards of Cedarville. In the letter Marshall describes the the landscape of the Hague in the Netherlands, his thoughts on the monarchy there, his understanding of the Dutch and their culture, and more.

American Commission To Negotiate Peace Card

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A card entitling it's bearer to acess to the roof of the Hotel de Crillon signed by Secretary General, J.C. Grew.

World War I Letter

World War I Letter (SC-30)

This letter was written by a soldier to his brother while he was en route home. In the letter the soldier discusses the positive accommodations on his ship, his hopes to travel and see family and friends, and commentary on black soldiers in the Army.

Attached as an additional file is a postcard that features an image of the USS Aeolus, the transport ship on which the soldier was returning to the United States. The photograph is attributed to O.W. Waterman of Hampton Virginia. There is a note on the postcard that states "U.S.S. Aeolus, formerly the German Linger Grosser …

How Lufbery, America's Greatest Ace, Was Killed

Raoul Lufbery Newspapers

A newspaper article detailing the events leading up to the day Major Raoul Lufbery died in combat and the immediate aftermath by his comrades in the Army.

Dayton Boy Military Attache At The Hague

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

Newspaper article about a letter from Fred Marshall to his sister about being appointed to the American Legation at the Hague. He discusses why he was sought by the American Legation and more.

Letters From Soldier Boys, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his father. In his letter Marshall discusses living in the Netherlands, the difficulty getting enough food due to allotments, the landscape, his luck in being chosen to come to the Hague, and more.

Plan Of Gardens And First Floor Chateau Pathe, A. D. Jewell

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A plan of Gardens and first floor of Chateau Pathe in Seine, France which details locations of military offices and facilities on the grounds.

Paris To The Hague, Described By Dayton Boy, Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his family discussing his trip from Paris to the Netherlands. In his letter he describes the devestation of the War that he witnesses in the countryside, the sight of windmills, the cleanliness of the houses in the Netherlands, and more.

Greene County Boy Has Proud Distinction Of Being Chosen To Attend Peace Conference., Fred F. Marshall

Fred F. Marshall Newspapers

A reprint of a letter from Fred Marshall to his parents discussing being chosen to attend a peace conference at Versailles was reprinted in "The Evening Gazette". In his letter he talks about the honor of being chosen to photograph the conference, the oddity of being in civilian clothes, and more.

Koksvereeniging "La Residence" Bewijs Van Donatie - Receipt

Fred F. Marshall Ephemera

A certificate or receipt of donation written in Dutch.