Tag Archives: World War I

The Women Behind the Men Behind the Guns

By Angela Jordan | Published: September 15, 2014

The second of four posts written for “WWI and Champaign County” of the Town & Gown Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Student Life & Culture Archives and the Champaign County Historical Archives. Research for this post contributed by Maggie Cornelius. The United States government asked Americans to knit socks, sweaters, and other garments for […]

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Illinois Ambulance Volunteers, 1917

By Angela Jordan | Published: September 8, 2014

One of four posts written for “WWI and Champaign County” of the Town & Gown Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Student Life & Culture Archives and the Champaign County Historical Archives. Research for this post contributed by Maggie Cornelius. University of Illinois students found multiple ways to aid the Allies in Europe prior to the […]

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Students to Servicemen, 1917-19

By Angela Jordan | Published: November 12, 2013

Nearly a century ago, the Great War drastically changed the lives of servicemen and their families.  Over 3,000 University of Illinois alumni and students joined the military and Dean Thomas Arkle Clark faithfully corresponded with many students, alumni, and parents about military service, war experiences, and potential University admissions.  Servicemen and their families appreciated Dean […]

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