Theresa Hitchler Papers, 1914 | University of Illinois Archives

Description: Theresa Hitchler Papers contains the diary of Hitchler titled, "With the A.L.A. in Europe during the Summer of 1914" (July 11-September 1, 1914).  The narrative documents Hitchler's trip with the American Library Association to Portugal, Algiers, Italy, France, and England at the onset of the World War I, includes descriptions of sightseeing activities, visits to libraries, travel through Europe, the effects of the beginning of the war on Italy, France, and England, and a list of European books.