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Russell C. Hartman was a Knox student who served in the Naval Hospital Corps. This letter inquires about pathways for making up college coursework after he is released from active duty.

Georgia E. Finley records her impatience to get her orders and proceed to Ellis Island to be outfitted as a nurse.

Georgia E. Finley writes about the kindness of Bloomington, Indiana's citizens as she prepares to journey overseas to join the war effort as a nurse.

Georgia E. Finley writes about the citizens of Bloomington, Indiana giving the boys of Battery F a proper send-off. As she herself was about to go to France to serve as a nurse, she, too, was honored.

This picture of Chloe Owings was taken during her time in France soon after the war ended.

This photograph of Chloe Owings was taken to commemorate her graduation from Knox College as part of the class of 1910.

Chloe Owings poses for a photograph after receiving an honorary degree from Knox College.

Chloe poses for a picture with her daughter Marguerite after being awarded an honorary degree at Knox College.

Chloe Owings' meritorious service in France during World War I is noted and lauded in this newspaper article.

Katharine Bagby's obituary refers to her canteen service in France during the war. Katharine Bagby passed away on June 12, 1969.

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…

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

Katharine Bagby performed canteen work in France during World War I.

Knox women's enthusiastic patriotism is noted in this newspaper article.

Lyman Thompson, a member of the Knox College class of 1917, served as a lieutenant during World War I. He survived the war and later became a faculty member at Knox.