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The equipping of Knox College's infantry unit with rifles is discussed in this news article.

Individuals representing administration from America's foremost universities and colleges chose to forego athletic competitions during the war. However, seeing the benefits of athletic training to the war effort, schools planned to maintain their…

Knox College's faculty advocated for America to declare war against Germany prior to the official American declaration of war.

Knox College is lauded for its patriotism in this article originally published in the Ottawa (Illinois) Republican-Times.

Professor A.C. Longden of the Department of Military Tactics, First Lieutenant Russel P. Hartle, and Professor Drew were present at Knox College's infantry review. According to this article, "Drillmaster Wolhford was well pleased with the showing…

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.

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

Katharine Bagby performed canteen work in France 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…

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

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

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

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

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