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Collection Reference Number GLC07810.086
From Archive Folder Collection of World War I correspondence 
Title John L. Schmidt to Kenneth S. Anderson discussing his life at the University of Marseilles
Date 18 April 1918
Author Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918)  
Recipient Anderson, Kenneth S.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
Subjects World War I  Military History  Soldier's Letter  Global History and Civics  Foreign Affairs  Education  France  Submarine  Maritime  
People Anderson, Kenneth S. (fl. 1918-1944)  Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918)  
Place written France
Theme World War I; Foreign Affairs; Education; Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945
Additional Information Captain Anderson fought with the American Expeditionary Forces and was in Company H, 309th Infantry, USA. He went on to become a colonel in the 324th Infantry during World War II. Corporal Schmidt studied at the University of Marseilles.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945