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The Press Clipping Unit reviewed how best to get soldiers home after the armistice had been signed.

Details newspaper articles relevant to the war effort.

Memorandum providing information about news articles pertaining to the need for, production of, and use of military equipment.

Memorandum released by the Press Clipping Unit to document relevant news stories related to the ongoing war.

Prof. Louis Allard was the visiting professor on the Harvard Exchange in 1919, and taught Knox students about "The French National Spirit." Allard served in the French army during World War I.

R. Louise Fitch passes on news of her personal wartime service and that of other Knox alumni.

Unlike many obituaries for male Knox College faculty members who served in World War I, R. Louise Fitch's obituary does record notable details pertaining to her service. R. Louise Fitch passed away in 1958, long after the conclusion of the Second…

Former Knox student Ralph Lundgren writes to Dr. W.E. Simonds before leaving to fight in Europe. Lundgren writes, "We sail sometime this week, we do not know the date nor from what port we sail or where we are bound.... This life is beginning to…

Ralph Lundgren writes from Jefferson Barracks in Missouri of his enlistment in the Engineer Corps and notes that he expects to be called into active service.

Knox student Ralph Lundgren writes to Dr. Simonds of the terrible heat in El Paso, Texas (where he was receiving military training), and states, "The drill [here] is vastly different from that at Knox. The officers will not stand for one false move…

Knox student Ralph Noble was the first man from Knox County to be killed in action in World War I.

Ray Lee Sauter performs a high jump on Willard Field during his student days at Knox College. Sauter later served as a captain during World War I.

Ray Lee Sauter describes his experiences during the war to Dr. Simonds, noting that "During the days before the Armistice I saw much to remember, and much to forget." According to Sauter, "...behind all the romance and the glory, there is an awful…

Raymond Hurlbutt tragically passed away just two weeks after coming to Knox.

These women were responsible for the creation of the World War I memorial on campus. Text on the back of this photograph reads, "Rebecca Parke Chapter D.A.R. unveiling of Bronze Tablet June 9, 1919. Presented to Knox. Introductions by Dr. McConaughy.…