Description: A generic Red Cross Soilder's Mail postcard with a printed message: "The ship on which I sailed has arrived safely overseas." Signed by Raymond Somes.
Description: Letter of May 24th, 1913 from Blanche Somes Colwell to "Harriet "(Sanderson?). Describes the health and activities of Somesville residents. Mentions the funerals of J. W. Somes and Lewis Somes, Jr. , both of whom died in May 1913. Very chatty letter rich with commentary on weight, health, mourning, marriages, children, etc. Mentions Blanche's husband Lino M. Colwell, Allie Somes, Kate Pray and many other Somesville families. Harriet Somes Sanderson (1870-1964); probably the wife of Arthur G. Sanderson (1868-1913). Blanche Somes Colwell (1878-1946); wife of Lino M. Colwell (1878-1942). [show more]
Description: A military produced camp newspaper from Camp de Souge, a camp located north of the french commune of Martignas-sur-Jalle. The newspaper includes comics, camp sports schedules, reflections on the recently ended war and several humorous editorials. Raymond's name is penciled in on the top right corner.
Description: Letter from SD Hecht, Washington DC to FL Savage contributing $100 to help establish a golf course for Bar Harbor. A photocopy of the original is in this file and was made for the 250 objects exhibit in 2011.
Description: Letter written to L.E. Holmes from Laurie Holmes. Laurie writting to his mother on American YMCA paper. Letter inclues an insert titled Mother's Day 1918 with poems and remberences created by the American YMCA.
Description: Raymond writes to his mother from Camp De Souge, Bordeaux, Fr. Raymond starts by talking about how it is expected that they will leave camp in February. Next, he writes about how his regiment
Description: A YMCA troop issued post card with a message from Raymond to his mother: "Dear mother- Arrived O.K. today. Fine trip. Expect to be home soon. Love Raymond"