Kilmer, Joyce to Kilmer, Kenton c. 1917., 10/01/1917-07/30/1918

File — Box: 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: 29638

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1 - 51) This is Part I of the Correspondence Series, containing correspondence from Joyce Kilmer to his wife Aline Kilmer, his son Kenton Kilmer, friends such as Rev. James J. Daly, S.J. and Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell, C.S.C. Folders 1:1 - 1:44. Correspondence from Joyce Kilmer to Aline Kilmer. The date span of the letters is from 1907, before his marriage, through 1918, a few months before he was killed. Folders 1:45 - 1:48. Correspondence from Joyce Kilmer to Kenton Kilmer. Written from France during the former's military service in WWI, from October 1917 through July 1918. Folders 1:49 - 1:58. Other correspondence is to Rev. James J. Daly, S.J. as well as to Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell, C.S.C.

Dates

10/01/1917-07/30/1918

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet (5 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains postcard from JK to KK. No date: written some time during theperiod of JK's service in France from 10/1917 to 7/1918. "Take this card toschool and get your French teacher to help you translate it."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KILMER, JOYCE - TO KILMER, KENTON 01. C. 1917-1918: Autographed Letter

KILMER, KENTON - SEE CORRESPONDENCE FROM KILMER, JOYCE 1917-1918: Autographed Letter