R. A. Luhmann World War I postcard collection
Scope and Contents
Collection of postcards from the Luhmann family, including about 200 cards with personal correspondence sent from 1903-1911. The bulk of the collection focuses on postcards, miscellaneous photographs, and assorted ephemera collected by Musician First Class R. A. Luhmann of World War I battlefields, towns, and soldiers (some images are graphic).
Dates
- Creation: 1903-1918
Creator
- Luhmann, Robert Adolf (Collector, Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
0.6 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 folder)
Abstract
Collection of postcards from the Luhmann family, including about 200 cards with personal correspondence sent from 1903-1911. The bulk of the collection focuses on postcards, miscellaneous photographs, and assorted ephemera collected by Musician First Class R. A. Luhmann of World War I battlefields, towns, and soldiers (some images are graphic).
Location
B 22A 2
Provenance
Gift, Dianne Luhmann, 2018.
Source
- Luhmann, Dianne (Donor, Person)
Topical
- Title
- R. A. Luhmann World War I postcard collection, 1903-1911
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org