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Box 1

 Container

Contains 5 Results:

Letter from Pvt C.W. Shafer to Paul, Undated

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8, item: 4
Identifier: 2014.009.1.8.4
Scope and Contents

This is a typed letter on fragile paper; the edges are tattered and a large chunk has been ripped off the left side. Private Shafer mentions that he will not be in contact for some time; there is also a picture mentioned of him and Siewert after the battle of Cognac.

Dates: Undated

Letter from Lueve Parell to Paul, 1915-11-27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9, item: 4
Identifier: 2014.009.1.9.4
Scope and Contents

This is a fragile typed letter on faded paper, with handwritten edits added. Parell mentions hoping to see Hollister from time to time, and also "we will endeavor to elect you president of the Assassination of Commerce, although you may think the electric chair is preferable."

Dates: 1915-11-27

Letter from "Mother" to "My Dear Boy", Tuesday, November 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10, item: 4
Identifier: 2014.009.1.10.4
Scope and Contents

This is a three page letter written on two blue sheets of paper from a mother to her son, presumably related to Paul M. Hollister.

Dates: Tuesday, November 16

Letter from Mrs. John Wood Blodgett to Marion and Paul Hollister, Christmas Day

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12, item: 4
Identifier: 2014.009.1.12.4
Scope and Contents

This is a small, handwritten card to acknowledge receipt of a Christmas card from the Hollisters and reply with Christmas greetings in kind.

Dates: Christmas Day

Post Card Addressed to Paul M. Hollister, Jr. , 1923-07-06

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15, item: 4
Identifier: 2014.009.1.15.4
Scope and Contents

This is a post card addressed to Paul M. Hollister, Jr from his grandmother; the front features The Cliff Railway, Lynton.

Dates: 1923-07-06