• Collection: World War I
262461-997118 - Gilbert Alyssa - Apr 11, 2016 232 PM - GilbertA_Letter_Concerning_Possible_Disloyalty_Metcalf.JPG

The letter contains an accusation of disloyalty by the author on behalf of his mother-in-law. It contains accusations of a pro-German man, noting his address and name.
262461-997118 - Gilbert Alyssa - Apr 11, 2016 232 PM - GilbertA_Letter_Concerning_the_Drafting_of_Train_Workers_Metcalf.JPG

This letter contains an appeal to join the railway engineers. It also details why this person is qualified to join this branch of the army, including education.
A_Letter_Denying_the_Authoity_to_Halt_German_Preachers_from_Preaching _in_German_Metcalf.JPG

This letter describes why the authority to ban German would be useless without further demonstration that the preacher in question is making disloyal statements. It also tells of the same problem in regard to schools teaching in German- that is to…
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Community leader sends in transcript of resolution adopted by Lutheran Church members
jan 10 18.JPG

Discussing local Lutheran Church rejecting Babel and repercussions that might come to German-American therefrom.
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Letter on War issues from Appanoose County

This letter basically says to remove any books from the library that could be considered favoring the german side. Good evidence for talking about the vilification of germans and wartime policy.
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