• Creator Names Dahlem, Margaret.
  • Title Margaret Dahlem papers [manuscript], 1910-1919.
  • Physical description 2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, memory books, and other personal papers and memorabilia of Margaret M. Dahlem (Peggy Dahlem). Included are three volumes; a memory book (1910-1918) consisting of photographs, event programs, letters, and notes; a "School Memories" autograph and scrapbook (1912-1916) consisting of autographs, programs, notes, report cards, dance programs with little pencils attached, and photographs documenting her time at John Marshall High School; and "The Review, "the John Marshall High School 1916 yearbook. Photographs show Dahlem and friends with automobiles, on picnics, and other trips. Memorabilia in the volumes includes a fabric label with a large number that was worn for a dance contest. The collection also includes letters (1917-1919) from Private Harry E. Stevens, known as Ellie Stevens, of Headquarters Company, 124th Field Artillery, U.S. Army, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Margaret Dahlem after she became Mrs. George W. McGhie (1976.0288).
  • Biographical or Historical Note Miss Dahlem was a student in the Class of February 1916 at Marshall High School, Chicago, Ill.
  • Names
    • Dahlem, Margaret Archives.
    • Stevens, Harry E. Archives.
    • John Marshall High School (Chicago, Ill.) Students.
    • Stevens, Harry E.
    • John Marshall High School (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • High school girls Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • High school students Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Soldiers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1914-1918.
    • World War, 1914-1918 France.
    • Youth Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Announcements. aat
    • Autograph albums. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Dance cards. aat
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.