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This collection describes World War I experiences of Leo Glenn Swogger through letters written home between 1918 and 1919, and letters written to his children in 1958 that describe some aspects of his military service. The letters describe daily activities in detail while serving in the war. He spent time at Camp Funston, Kansas, and in Camp Mills, New York, before being shipped overseas. By June 22, 1918, he was in France. He served as a scout and in combat. He was wounded and was sent to a hospital in Paris. He describes learning to speak French and the French people, especially the "mamzelles." As he is preparing to return home, he discusses his plans for the future. The collection contains five letters written by Glenn's father, J. (John) S. Swogger to Glenn Sr. covering his daily activities while serving as Reverend at the Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas. Also included in the collection, is one letter from his mother, and several postcards from "Berth", someone he met in France as the letter is a combination of English and French.
Creator: Swogger, Sr., Leo Glenn
Date: Bulk 1918 - 1958
Item Number: 309506
Call Number: 2015-077
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 309506
Collections - Manuscript - Swogger, (Leo) Glenn
Date - 1910s - 1919
Education - Higher education - Institutions - Baker University
Military - Facilities - Camps - Camp Funston
Military - Wars - World War I - 89th Division
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Postcard
People - Notable Kansans - Swogger, (Leo) Glenn, Sr.
People - Notable Kansans - Swogger, Glenn, Jr.
Places - Cities and towns - Idana
Places - Cities and towns - Topeka
Places - Cities and towns - Waverly
Places - Counties - Clay
Places - Counties - Coffey
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Places - Forts and military installations - Camp Funston
Places - International - France
Places - Other States - New York
Thematic Time Period - World War I, 1914 - 1919
Type of Material - Unpublished documents
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