Diary, 1917/1918
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- Box 2, Folder 1
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Ruth travels back east over the holiday season to visit friends in Marblehead, New Haven, and Poughkeepsie. In January she joins her mother in Washington, DC, visiting her brothers and sisters-in-law and sightseeing. There is much war news; back in Indianapolis Ruth continues Red Cross work and attends parties for officers; her two brothers and Frank Richards are sent to Europe, though not to the front lines; Ruth goes to work for the sugar division of the government's rationing administration, but the job ends shortly after the armistice. Ruth mentions social occasions involving a number of male friends, while continuing to express a special concern for, and commitment to, Frank Richards. Ruth and her mother rent out their house once again and move into a flat. The influenza epidemic arrives. Ruth hopes to find another job and looks forward to the return of the men from overseas. Three-ring binder, lined paper, 5 x 7¾ inches. Various items are inserted or glued in: business cards, photograph, newspaper clippings, menu.
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