Box 1
Contains 53 Results:
Correspondence., 1917-1920, 1930., bulk: 1917 - 1919
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.
Notification and letter to Madame L. Genay of the death of her husband, Captain Genay, on the Belgian front, April 6 and 11, 1915.
On a single sheet: Lt. Col Barthelemy, Commandant of the 79th Territorial Regiment of Infantry, to the Secretary General of the Prefecture of Seine-et-Oise, announcing the death on April 3rd of Captain Genay, commandant of the 7th company; Cadier, Lt-Tresorier of the 79th Territorial Regiment of Infantery, to Madame Genay, detailing the circumstances of her husband's death. 3 sheets of a typed incomplete translation of both French letters.
Letter. Madame L. Genay to Mildred Veitch., June 29, ?1917.
Madame L. Genay writes to "Mademoiselle", Miss M. Veitch. Letter begins with greetings and thanks for the help during the hard times since the beginning of the war. Promises that Camille will be writing more often soon, after her exams and during her vacation.
Letter. Camille Genay to Mildred Veitch., June 6, 1917.
Camille thanks her benefactor, introduces her family, and talks about what the loss of their father has meant. She also discusses her studies and approaching entrance exam for the highly reputable teacher's college, Ecole Normale.
Letter. Camille Genay to Mildred Veitch., July 16, 1917.
Camille describes her personal pride and concern that the Americans will be fighting closely with the French, as well as the general enthusiasm and positive feelings of the French for the "handsome and noble" American soldiers. She also describes her continuing studies for entrance into teacher's college.
Letter. Camille Genay to Mildred Veitch., August 25, 1917.
Camille describes their family vacation in the country. She thanks Miss Veitch again for her financial support and talks about how it will aid in her educational efforts. While she has failed to gain acceptance to the Ecole Normale, she will continue her teaching studies.
Letter. Madame L. Genay and Camille Genay to Mildred Veitch., March 1918.
Letter. Mrs. Walter Brewster to Mildred Veitch., March 26, 1918.
Mrs. Brewster thanks Miss Veitch for her support of the Genay family and the Fatherless Children of France.