Roosevelt at Camp Grant

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Raupp Museum

Name/Title

Roosevelt at Camp Grant

Entry/Object ID

2009.05.042

Scope and Content

Black and white postcard image of Roosevelt at Camp Grant with white border. Image of a roofed podium with an American flag draped over the front with a man (Roosevelt) standing taller in the center with others around addressing a large crowd of men seated and lounging on the ground. reverse has a note in pencil handwriting about Bernard's hurt hand and regret not seeing Josephine while he was home. Addressed to "Miss Josephine Raupp; Arlington Heights, Ills." With a green one cent adhesive stamp. Postmarked Oct 11,1917 from Rockford, IL Grant Branch. Dear Cousin received your letter was glad to hear from you I would write letter too but my hand hurts too much I was to the doctor today they sure are rough. Was you to the dance?Tthat's something I missed. Them 34 hours sure did pass quick, didn't get a chance to see you. From, Bernard

Archive Details

Creator

Raupp, Bernard

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 11, 1917

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Raupp, Bernard

Person or Organization

Raupp, Josephine