Materials on the military service of Theodore F. Thourson

  • Creator Names Thourson, Theodore F., 1882-1940.
  • Title Materials on the military service of Theodore F. Thourson [manuscript], 1917-1919.
  • Physical description 0.25 linear feet (1 thin box)
  • Collection summary Correspondence by World War I infantryman Theodore Frederick Thourson primarily written to his mother Hilda, his two sisters, Anna and Mable, with references to a third sister, Eva. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 33rd Division, also known as the Prairie Division. Thourson wrote about military life while he trained in Texas and New York, served in France, and was wounded in 1918, returning to the United States in 1919. Also included are transcriptions of the letters, memorabilia of the war, and a biography of Thourson written by his son.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Thourson was born in Springfield (Ill.) and moved with his family to Chicago (Ill.) in 1883. After World War I, Thourson lived in Chicago.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Thomas L. Thourson (2013.0081.1).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Any copyrights to this material owned by the donor were deeded to Chicago Historical Society.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include a compilation in the Library on CD of Thourson's letters.
  • Names
    • Thourson, Theodore F., 1882-1940 Archives.
    • Illinois. National Guard.
    • United States. Army. Division, 33rd.
    • United States. Army Military life 20th century.
    • United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces.
    • Thourson, Thomas L., donor. dnr
  • Subjects
    • World War, 1914-1918 Personal narratives, American.
    • World War, 1914-1918 France.
    • Soldiers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Biography.
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Personal narratives, American. aat
    • Transcripts. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.