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Discover this fascinating piece of collegiate history: a personal letter penned in 1937 by a student at the University of Idaho, Southern Branch, then located in Pocatello. This captivating two-page handwritten letter offers a unique glimpse into daily life, social activities, and personal reflections of a young person during the pre-WWII era. Sent from Kankakee, Illinois, the letter details various events such as a wiener roast, bowling, basketball, and social gatherings, providing rich anecdotal content about interactions with friends and campus life. The letter is addressed to "Dearest Wee Willie" and signed "Irene," offering a charming window into a personal relationship.
Accompanying the letter is its original mailing envelope, postmarked November 8, 1937, from Kankakee, Illinois. The envelope is addressed to Miss Billie Kammann at Silver Cross Hospital, Nurses Home in Joliet, Illinois, and bears a 3-cent George Washington stamp. The letterhead proudly displays "ASSOCIATED STUDENTS University of Idaho SOUTHERN BRANCH" and lists numerous student officers, including Junius L. Jensen, Lois S. Anderson, and Michael H. Bastian, adding significant historical and genealogical value. This ephemera is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of university history, vintage correspondence, or those with ties to Idaho and Illinois.
Measures approximately 11 by 8.5 inches
