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Governor Arthur Capper to Phil Crab

Governor Arthur Capper of Topeka (Shawnee County) writes to Phil Crab of Ada (Ottawa County) requesting that he donate to the Red Cross. The Governor's request was prompted by a letter from Ottawa County Attorney, Lee Jackson, who informed the Governor of the resident's refusal to donate and the subsequent threats made by local residents against him. During WWI, persons whose allegiance to the United States was suspect were often referred to as "slackers." In his letter, the Governor encourages Mr. Crab to support the war by donating to the Red Cross and assures him that he will be considered a "disloyal citizen" or "slacker" if he does not. See Lee Jackson to Governor Arthur Capper, 8 June 1918.

Creator: Kansas. Governor (1915-1919: Capper)
Date: June 11, 1918

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Curriculum Notes

Capper's letter to Crab is an excellent example of the importance attached to patriotism and supporting the war effort during World War I. Capper's letter can be used to help students understand the importance that was attached to buying war bonds and giving money to the Red Cross.

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About this item

Item Number: 207829
Call Number: Governor's Office, Governor Arthur Capper, Correspondence Files, Alphabetical File Box 36 Folder 11
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 207829

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