Name/Title
DocumentsEntry/Object ID
2006.62.10Scope and Content
Newspaper clippings, correspondence, and programs related to the Thor family, the American army in France during World War I, the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church, or American football.Context
The Thor-Shogren archival collection contains military service documents, sympathy cards, and letters sent between Grace Shogren, David Thor, Joseph Thor, Elmer Thor, and other members of the family. David Thor was Grace Shogren’s first husband. He died in action on June 10th, 1918, and was temporarily buried in France until he was returned to the United States in 1921. Grace remarried his brother, Joseph Thor, in 1921. They attended Moreland Church in Oak Park, Illinois.Acquisition
Accession
2006.62Source or Donor
Reichmuth, MaureenAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Maureen ReichmuthLexicon
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Correspondence, Newspaper clippings, Armed forces, Military life, Sports, WarSearch Terms
World War, 1914-1918, Chicago, FamiliesArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1905 - 1935Archive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1915 - 1930Copyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement.
Certain works may be protected by copyright not governed by the Swedish American Museum.Reproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's archives for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
