Dahringer - Besley Letters
Title
Dahringer - Besley Letters
Subject
World War I Correspondences
Description
Letters and postcards sent by Homer Dahringer to Ruth Besley. These letters cover the period of 1909-1914, and 1918.
Collection Items
Dahringer to Besley, September 30, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley shortly after starting his freshmen year at the University of Illinois.
Dahringer to Besley, September 15, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley about some experiences at the University of Illinois.
Dahringer to Besley, September 21, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley about some experiences at the University of Illinois.
Dahringer to Besley, October 7, 1909
Homer Dahringer informs Ruth Besley that he is planning a trip home to Waukegan, and also discusses some experiences at the University of Illinois.
Dahringer to Besley, October 14, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley about joining the basketball team at the University of Illinois and about different clubs at the school.
Dahringer to Besley, October 26, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley in response to a letter he received from her. He discusses his trip home to Waukegan, from beginning to end.
Dahringer to Besley, November 1, 1909
Homer Dahringer informs Ruth Besley that his place of residence has changed, and mentions Waukeganites and other news from Waukegan.
Dahringer to Besley, November 10, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley about college football games and going through physical training.
Dahringer to Besley, November 21, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley about college football games and going through physical training.
Dahringer to Besley, November 28, 1909
Homer Dahringer writes to Ruth Besley following his Thanksgiving break in Waukegan. He discusses going with his family to Zion on a trip and covers some gossip on his friends.