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Camille again mentions the successful Allied offensive discussed in the previous letter and assures her "big sister" that she has returned safe from holiday. She gives praise to the families who have sacrificed so much in the terrible war. Her mother will return to classes tomorrow but she will have until October. In this portion, Camille makes a long comparison between French and US vacation regions and comments with respect to changes since the war.

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Camille has been resting and enjoying her school work this new year. In this letter, she takes time discussing the problem of infectious disease in wartime: the current epidemics, the precautions being taken, and the recent cholera epidemic among the German soldiers. She also discusses French happiness with the actions of the US President and his agreement with the patriotic ideals of France. Camille moves on to the return of Alsace-Lorraine and closes with hopes for a victorious year.

Contents Camille is looking forward to meeting with Mildred Veitch’s friend, Mr. Budge, who will be visiting this week. She has been spending a lot of time with him lately, as well as her English teacher, Madame Jobard: they have been talking about current events. She also includes the text of a recent article about a "repatriatee" of Maine-et-Loire. Camille goes on to elucidate recent situations involving the transfer of prisoners of war and the US President's visit later in the month. She has...

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This series consists primarily of letters written by the Camille Genay and her mother to Mildred Veitch, primarily between 1918 and 1920, but with several items from 1930.

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Camille would like to take a trip with Mildred's sister, who has also been writing to them. Camille commends her courage in leaving her parents and traveling across the ocean for her studies as well as her great energy. She brings up the ongoing peace talks and the US President's work along with Paris' slow recovery and how the industry there has been hurt greatly by the war.

Contents Madame Genay expresses Camille's affection and thanks. She also expresses affection for Veitch's younger sister, to whom the women have also been writing. Madame Geneay speaks of her concern over Mildred's sister's large work load and upcoming exam, and assures her that it should not be very hard to pass. She tells how women had previously been barred from participation in these tests, but now there are women moving forward like never before. There are twenty or so young women at the...

Contents Camille discusses their plans to remain in Versailles for vacation rather than going to Saint-Sauveur, as they usually do. In the month of September, they will visit their brave father's tomb in Belgium. She speaks of the sadness that they will feel on this trip, also the inability to return his body closer to home. Camille says that her mother has finished classes for the year and will be resting rather than taking on work at a child care facility for extra money, as she usually does. She...

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Camille Genay tells of her vacation and impending graduation exams; she has spoken with her sister Marie Louise about the possibility of joining her in school. In France, life is starting to get back to normal, but the devastated land and remaining economic problems continue to thwart progress. Camille writes of some relaxation since the recent armistice, but continued spirit to renew the economy after the years of tension. "France is well, and she changes everyday…"

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This letter offers affection and best wishes to Mildred on the announcement of her wedding to Robert West. Camille Genay thanks Miss Veitch for her continued communication, friendship, and support.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series consists primarily of letters written by the Camille Genay and her mother to Mildred Veitch, primarily between 1918 and 1920, but with several items from 1930.