Tag: World War I

The Women Behind the Men Behind the Guns

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Written by Angela Jordan The second of four posts written for “WWI and Champaign County” of the Town & Gown Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Student Life & Culture Archives and the Champaign County Historical Archives. Research for this post contributed by Maggie Cornelius. The United States government asked... Read More

Illinois Ambulance Volunteers, 1917

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Written by Angela Jordan One of four posts written for “WWI and Champaign County” of the Town & Gown Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Student Life & Culture Archives and the Champaign County Historical Archives. Research for this post contributed by Maggie Cornelius. University of Illinois students found multiple ways... Read More

Students to Servicemen, 1917-19

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Written by Angela Jordan Nearly a century ago, the Great War drastically changed the lives of servicemen and their families.  Over 3,000 University of Illinois alumni and students joined the military and Dean Thomas Arkle Clark faithfully corresponded with many students, alumni, and parents about military service, war experiences, and... Read More