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LaForest, John (First World War correspondence)
2017.160.w.r
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Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: John LaForest First World War correspondence
Creator:
LaForest, John
source:
Rolley, Fleurette
Identifier/Call Number: 2017.160.w.r
Physical Description:
.08 Linear feet
(1 folder)
Date: 1918 November 27
Abstract: This collection contains one correspondence written by John LaForest, American Expeditionary Forces, to his parents during
the First World War.
Language of Material:
English
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Container: WWI 3
Container: 2
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Fleurette Rolley
This collection is arranged chronologically.
John LaForest was born in Tupper Lake, NY (date unknown) and grew up in Piercefield, NY. After the First World War ended,
LaForest moved back to Tupper Lake and spent the rest of his life there.
[Item title, Box number, Folder number], John LaForest First World War correspondence (2017.160.w.r), Center for American
War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this
collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.
This collection contains one correspondence written by John LaForest (Rank Unknown), American Expeditionary Forces, to his
parents during the First World War. LaForest wrote this letter 16 days after Armistice. In the letter, LaForest wrote about
traveling from Verdun to Marnay, France, the armistice being signed, and coming back home.
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War (1914-1918)
Correspondence -- World War, 1914-1918
World War (1914-1918) -- Homefront
Armistice Day
Rolley, Fleurette