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At the beginning of the economic crisis, in the fall of 1929, Herbert Hoover seemed to be the perfect man for the job. His background in humanitarian leadership during the Great War and his voluntaristic spirit made him the most qualified man to take…

Ida Schumacher and Edward Hoffmann lean against a tree on the side of a small creek. Ida is leaning with her left side against the tree and Edward is leaning with his back against the tree and holding his hat in his right hand. There are leaves and…

A large pile of unused 3 and 4 in. shells are lying down and stacked on one another in a field of World War 1. The ground they are laying on is dirt or mud with little grass or greenery. In the background and distance there are some trees and grass,…

Your letter came to me this P.M. via -Philipino carriers way up in the mountains.

Just a few lines to let Your Excellency know that the Church is carrying on even here in Deutschland.

Received you many letters where all the chaplains are, they sure are sending Chaplains this very now.

Arrived safe and sound after a hair raising Trip.

Here we are somewhere in New Guinea as the most traveled Chaplain for the time in service.

Received your welcome letter today and sure wasglad to hear the news.

Received your v mail letter today.