Name/Title
LetterEntry/Object ID
2006.62.6Scope and Content
Letters to David Thor from his classmates dated March 9, 1942. David Thor is the son of Joseph and Grace Thor.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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School children, Elementary schools, Elementary school teaching, LettersSearch Terms
Sets of letters, Get-well soon lettersArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1905 - 1935Archive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
Mar 9, 1942Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Grace ShogrenCopyright
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.
