Tag Archives: World War I

The Story of Clair W. Welty: WWI Pilot Trainer

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lisa Rickey

A couple of weeks ago, Special Collections & Archives hosted a special tour for which all members of the staff were asked to select some of their favorite materials from the collections to share with attendees. When choosing my “favorites” in … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving at Base Hospital No. 18, Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, 1918

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

On Thursday, November 28, 1918, Americans celebrated Thanksgiving, and there was much to be thankful for indeed. Men and women in many other nations were probably feeling quite thankful around that time as well! The armistice, signed two weeks earlier on November 11, … Continue reading →

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Alice Carr, WWI Red Cross Nurse

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

Alice Griffith Carr was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1887, the youngest daughter of William and Mary (Ladley) Carr.  Her maternal grandfather, Rev. D. F. Ladley, was among the founders of Antioch College, and her father was the founder … Continue reading →

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