Kansas Collection Graphics

These World War I photographs and other items contributed by MARV CRUZAN.



Views of War


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Page One

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Written on righthand side (printed words inside [brackets]): "[A Soldier's Diary. Date] 25 1917. In this book I shall try to tell the important things which happen while I am in the U. S. Army today is Christmas I have had good time have received lots of presents mostly eatables saw a good wild west show would have liked to have been at home today well I suppose that is all except one thing if anything should happen to me please mail this book to mrs Ola Cruzan 1120 Tenny Ave Kansas City Kansas or to Miss Faye M Butler 54 East 32nd St Kansas City Missouri United States of America Edgar" Date of "DEC 25 1917" is stamped in pale purple ink at top of page.


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