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Letters From 1915 To The End Of The War, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Letters From 1915 To The End Of The War, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Swiss American Historical Society Review
My dear parents,
Tomorrow the last steamship that can bring you our Christmas greetings is leaving, so that means: hurry. Just a few words, but from the heart.
One is carried along here in the non-ending stream of business so much that one can hardly catch one's breath in order to appreciate the ideal side of life. However, with the approach of the holidays, spirits are lifted. With great excitement and wonderment, young and old await the festive days. What will Christmas bring, how will the New Year begin? This is what each one is asking himself and with thousands …
Othmar H. Ammann's Return To Switzerland, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Othmar H. Ammann's Return To Switzerland, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann
Swiss American Historical Society Review
Two beautiful and quiet days have already passed since we parted. The sea is so quiet and the sky so peacefully clear as to make one forget all dangers and sorrows. Besides, the pure air is so invigorating that I feel already much better and stronger than in New York, I am looking with confidence and pleasure to the future. I feel that my body and brain need a complete restoration and I will be the more vigorous and able to work afterwards. And how · about you? I still ·see the last looks from your dear eyes and the …
Othmar H. Ammann's Military Service, Lilly Ammann, Othmar Ammann, Gustav Lindenthal
Othmar H. Ammann's Military Service, Lilly Ammann, Othmar Ammann, Gustav Lindenthal
Swiss American Historical Society Review
Finally I get to write you a few lines from duty. As Papa probably has already informed you, I went from Basel to Monthal, where I met Mama and Werner, as well as Rosa and Manja Labhart from Moscow. Werner was very happy. He is thin but looks strong and healthy. He did not want to answer my question of whether he would like to come back to America with me after the war. But I am decided about bringing him back with me. On the same evening I also visited Onkel Hermann and David in Zurich. I also met …
O. H. Ammann's Return To New York, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann, Rudolf Meyer
O. H. Ammann's Return To New York, Othmar Ammann, Lilly Ammann, Rudolf Meyer
Swiss American Historical Society Review
Dear L.
Just returned from the snow-covered mountain heights of the St. Gotthard on a long ski ride. Am spending a few hours in this beautiful place, which, however, is at present quite desolate. The lake, the Pilatus look wonderful. If nothing intervenes I shall be home in 4 weeks. Shall go to Basel tonight and later to Kilchberg for a few days.