Robert K. Helmle Papers, 1887-1925, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Helmle, Robert K.

Abstract:

The collection includes correspondence, mostly to Professor Robert and Mrs. Helmle from their son, Robert, while Robert served in the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany during World War I.

Extent:

.5 cubic ft. (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by E. Brilinski, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

Most of the collection consists of correspondence, postcards, photo cards, and photographs, sent to Professor and Mrs. Helmle from Robert. Robert’s letters mostly date from when he was in Europe. His letters from Berlin (Germany) vividly describe the unemployment and inflation there. Additional correspondence is from other friends and relatives.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Professor Robert K. Helmle and his wife, Mary, were from Oak Park, Illinois. They had a son, Robert, who served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany during World War I. (This information is from the collection.)

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 1938

Arrangement:

The collection is organized alphabetically and chronologically.

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918--France.
World War, 1914-1918--Germany.

Names:

United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces--Personal narratives, American.
Helmle, Robert K.

Places:

Oak Park (Ill.)--Genealogy.
France--Description and travel.
Germany--Description and travel.