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Fritz Von Versen letter to Mary Clemens - September 22, 1914

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Title Fritz Von Versen letter to Mary Clemens - September 22, 1914
Creator Von Verson, Fritz
Source Von Versen, Fritz. Fritz Von Versen letter to Mary Clemens. 22 September 1914. Mary Cornelia Clemens. Clemens Family Collection, 1737-1954. A0298. Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Description Fritz Von Verson wrote his cousin, Mary Clemens, of St. Louis, Missouri, several times during World War I. Von Versen was Captain and Eskimchief in the body guard Calvary, Husar Regiment of the German Army. In his letters, Von Versen described the events of World War I from a Germans perspective. He discussed his experiences on the frontlines and was often critical of the Allies and their tactics. Von Versen's letters predated the United States entry into the war.
Subject LCSH World War, 1914-1918--Germany; World War, 1914-1918--Technology; World War, 1914-1918--Equipment and Supplies; World War, 1914-1918--Beligium; World War, 1914-1918--France; World War, 1914-1918--Russia
Subject Local WWI; World War I
Site Accession Number A0298
Contributing Institution Missouri History Museum
Copy Request Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond those allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Missouri History Museum: 314-746-4510
Rights The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. Contact the Missouri History Museum's Permissions Office at 314-746-4511 to obtain written consent.
Date Original September 22, 1914
Language English

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