James Simpson scrapbook

  • Creator Names Simpson, James, 1874-1939.
  • Title James Simpson scrapbook [manuscript], 1924-1925.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear ft. (1 v.)
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment with special permission required to view this original material.
  • Collection summary Scrapbook (1 volume) compiled by James Simpson and mostly containing correspondence related to his Christmas mailing of 1924. Mr. Simpson reprinted Calvin Coolidge's speech: "The Spirit of the First Division" in his annual Christmas booklet. The scrapbook contains a letter signed by Coolidge granting permission for Mr. Simpson to reprint the speech and many signed thank you letters from persons who received the booklet, including famous individuals such as Andrew W. Mellon, Herbert Hoover, Theodore Roosevelt, John J. Pershing, William B. McKinley.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the estate of James Simpson (M1961.0305).
  • Names
    • Simpson, James, 1874-1939 Archives.
    • Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933.
    • United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st History.
    • Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933.
    • Simpson, James, 1874-1939, recipient.
  • Subjects
    • Patriotism United States 20th century.
    • Soldiers Illinois 20th century.
    • Soldiers United States 20th century.
    • Christmas cards Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1914-1918.
  • Genre
    • Speeches, addresses, etc.
    • Letters (correspondence) aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.