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March Program: Letters from World War I WWI YMCA Canteen Volunteer Edith Harrison Smith
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Location: Grundy County Historical Society & Museum, 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL
After the presentation, please join us for a tour of our new addition. All input on how to best use the space will be appreciated.
Presenter: Barb Boma
Barb’s grandmother Ruth Huseby took Edith Smith Harrison’s (Barb’s great-grandmother) written letter and typed it up to make copies for her grandchildren. This is the letter as she transcribed it. It is a fascinating read. The Ann, referred to in the letter, was the other volunteer that shared a hut with Edith. Edith was born August 30, 1874. She graduated from Hedding College and became a lawyer, forming the law firm of Smith, Smith, and Smith. At the age of 43, she volunteered as a YMCA canteen worker during WWI. She was one of the speakers at the Victory Festival in Morris, October 1-4, 1919. She passed away at the age of 91, in 1965.
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Doors open at 6: 30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
After the program, please join us for a tour of our new addition
Location
Grundy County Historical Society and Museum
510 W. Illinois Ave.
Morris, IL 60450
Fees/Admission
No admission fee, all are invited to attend.
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