Keep the Home Fires Burning Club records
Scope and Contents
Club formed in Chicago during World War II, the purpose of which was to "cheer folks at home and keep up morale." The club often sent care packages of food or candy to servicemen overseas. Includes letters from servicemen, a few photographs, club minutes, and membership and dues lists.
Dates
- Creation: 1943-1946
Creator
- Keep the Home Fires Burning Club (Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed but open for research. No appointment is necessary.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Club formed in Chicago during World War II, the purpose of which was to "cheer folks at home and keep up morale." The club often sent care packages of food or candy to servicemen overseas. Includes letters from servicemen, a few photographs, club minutes, and membership and dues lists.
Location
1 22 7
- Title
- Keep the Home Fires Burning Club records, 1943-1946
- 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