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The Immigrant's Challenge To Dahs, Otto G. Hoiberg

The Bridge

During the half century preceding World War I, 300,000 Danish immigrants came to America, according to an estimate by Kristian Hvidt. Why did they come? Among many reasons, the Homestead Act of 1862 certainly stands out prominently. To the small-acreage farmers and the hired men in Danish agriculture, 160 acres of free, fertile land looked mighty inviting. Enthusiasm for migration was also generated by the glowing "Garden of Eden" advertising campaign conducted by America's railroads - a worthy prototype for today's Madison Avenue. Further, there were the so-called " America Letters" , received from relatives and friends already across the …

Immigrating To America, Andrew Christensen

The Bridge

To get the proper backdrop for this article, let me quote a few statements from the introduction of an outstanding book on immigration to America, sponsored by the Rebild Society and written by Kristian Hvidt, the Chief Librarian of the Danish Parlimentary Library:

"In the course of the fifty years preceeding the outbreak of World War I in 1914, well over 300,000 Danes left their homeland to become immigrants; ninety percent of them settled in the U.S.A. The illuminating facts stated in human terms show that our grand and great-grandparents saw every tenth one of their countrymen leave their land …

P.S. Vig And The Americanization Issue During World War I, Peter L. Petersen

The Bridge

World War I and the Americanization campaigns which accompanied it had a pr0found impact upon ethnic relations in the United States. Although German-Americans bore the brunt of rapidly emerging anti-foreign sentiments, no ethnic group was totally free of suspicion and public condemnation. In Iowa, Governor William Lloyd Harding defended his proclamation forbidding the public use of foreign languages by attacking the Danish element in the Hawkeye State's population. According to the Governor, who was speaking before a large crowd at Sac City on July 4, 1918, young Danes in Iowa were not getting a proper American upbringing. Pointing to the …

0081: Henry Dourif Letters, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Huntington, West Virginia, businessman. Correspondence between Major Dourif and Colonel H. A. Toulmin of Dayton, Ohio, regarding Toulmin's book, Air Service American Expeditionary Force 1918 as well as other materials belonging to Dourif related to WWI.

2. The Postwar Scene, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section XVIII: The Western World in the Twentieth Century: The Historical Setting

Turning now from the immediate diplomatic aftermath of World War I, let us examine some major features of Western Civilization during what has been called the long weekend, the two decades between that war and World War II (1919-1939). We will note first the way in which the West generated within itself economic stresses, local and general, which prevented it from realizing the tremendous potential created by continuing technological advances. Then we will note how these economic changes were paralleled by changes in social organization and attitudes. We will see these new attitudes in conflict with each other and with …

5. The Democracies Between The Wars (1919-1939), Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section XVIII: The Western World in the Twentieth Century: The Historical Setting

At first glance, the events of World War I seemed to be a triumphant vindication of the spirit of 1848. It was the leading democratic great powers - Britain, France, and the United States - who had emerged the victors. In the political reconstruction of Europe, republics had replaces many monarchies. West of Russia, new and apparently democratic constitutions were established in Germany, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, and Yugoslavia. Yet the sad truth was that by the outbreak of World War II in 1939 the majority of the once democratic states of central and eastern Europe …

4. The Impact On Society (1919-1939), Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section XVIII: The Western World in the Twentieth Century: The Historical Setting

Anything as revolutionary as World War I could not help but convulse the social order. Within each state the sense of community induced by the common war effort did not survive into the postwar world, with its tensions old and new. Demobilized soldiers, trained to fight, found it difficult to adjust themselves to civilian life. The uncertainties of war, revolution, and economic instability undermined confidence among individuals, classes, and states. Only in a very narrow sense did the armistice of 1918 bring peace. [excerpt]

Certificate Recognizing Bruno Schweizer's Military Service In The Oberland Freikrops, April 23, 1936, Wilhelm Reinhard

Bruno Schweizer

A certificate recognizing the military service of Bruno Schweizer during World War I as a volunteer in the Freikorps Oberland.

Colonel House Abroad, Charles T. Dix

Historical Dissertations & Theses

The purpose of this thesis it to trace the influence of Edward Mandell House upon the formation of Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy.

Some of the dissertations and theses below reflect the time period in which they were written. Some titles and materials may include outdated or offensive terminology, perspectives, and insensitive language.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 21, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 21, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead, “Army and Navy”, “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS” on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 20, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 20, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead, “Army and Navy”, “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS” on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 19, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 19, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 17, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, includes an itinerary of his belongings, written in May 17, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 16, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 16, 1918. “Knights of Columbus War Activities” stamped on the front of the envelope. Name and address included: “Wes L. Bouslog, Company Supply 311, Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla”.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 14, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written on May 14, 1918. Written on Camp Joseph E. Johnston letterhead.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 12, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 12, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 10, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 10, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope. Back of envelope contains mailing address: Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla, Supply Co. 311 785967. Letter contains clippings titled "Sunny Jim's Philosophy" and "Retreat".

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 7, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 7, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 6, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 6, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 4, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 4, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, May 1, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in May 1, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope. Opal Baker’s name written on the back of the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 30, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 30, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 29, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 29, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 28, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 28, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 26, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 26, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope. Includes an announcement and the lyrics for the song titled "Way Back Home In Dear America".

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 25, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 25, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 23, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 23, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 21, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 21, 1918. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope. Back of envelope contains mailing address: Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla, 785967.

Letter: Wesley Bouslog To Opal Valentine Baker, April 19, 1918, Wesley Bouslog

Camp Joseph E. Johnston Collection Correspondence

A letter from Wesley Bouslog to his girlfriend Opal Valentine Baker, Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana describing his day to day activities and feelings, written in April 19, 1918. Written on YMCA letterhead. “Young Men’s Christian Associations”, “WITH THE COLORS”, logo and slogan on the envelope.