"Knox is a Military Camp"
World War I; First World War; Military training; Students' Army Training Corps; Barracks;
"Knox College is on a war basis," this article declares as it discusses the construction of barracks on campus and the development of the S.A.T.C. at Knox.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 2:1, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Knox Men Will Train for War"
Military training; Students' Army Training Corps; World War I; First World War;
This article notes the beginning of the S.A.T.C. at Knox.
The Knox Alumnus, 1:6, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
1918 commencement
Graduation ceremonies; First World War; World War I;
Speakers at Knox College's Sunday morning Baccalaureate service waxed poetic about American patriotism and idealism, ending with the exhortation: "Go forth then, men and women of 1918, in the soldier spirit, humbly, unselfishly, loyally. Your Alma Mater cheers you on your way with a true mother's affection and hope; and she will ever follow your career in all your service with confidence that you will be true to the call."
The Knox Alumnus, 1:5, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
Raymond Hurlbutt
Raymond Hurlbutt tragically passed away just two weeks after coming to Knox.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 2:2, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"War Chemist"
Chemistry; Neifert, Ira; World War I; First World War;
Ira Neifert served in a nontraditional capacity during the war, as "army authorities" utilized his expertise in chemistry.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 2:1, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Young Aviator Killed in Accident"
Sharp, Homer; World War I; Aviators; First World War;
The tragic circumstances of Homer Sharp's death - suffering a plane accident on his wedding day - are described in this article in the Knox Alumnus magazine.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:6, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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WWI-656
1914-1918
"Knox Coach at Front"
World War I; Trench warfare; First World War;
In the June 1918 issue of the Knox Alumnus magazine Major Curtis G. Redden describes being nearly struck by a shell in combat.
Redden, Curtis G.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:5, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"A Soldier from Knox Gives His Life"
Noble, Ralph; World War I; First World War;
This article in the Knox Alumnus magazine reports Ralph Noble's death and provides a description of Noble's character.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:5, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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WWI-652
1914-1918
"How to Be Uncomfortable and Happy"
World War I; Y.M.C.A.; First World War;
Alfred A. Boyden writes about his experience with the Foyers du Soldat, operated by the Y.M.C.A., as work that older men ineligible for active military service might do that would further the war effort.
Boyden, Alfred A.;
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:5, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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WWI-651
1914-1918
"Commencement Events Inspire Graduates"
First World War; World War I; Rites & ceremonies;
Knox College's 1918 commencement activities were strongly impacted by wartime sentiments.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:5, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Dr. Finley to Palestine"
Finley, John H.; World War I; First World War;
The former president of Knox College served during the war in Palestine with the Red Cross.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:4, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Schumann-Heink Adopts Knox Boy"
Aviators; World War I; First World War;
This article tells the heartwarming story of Robert Midkiff and his adopted mother, the opera singer Madame Schumann-Heink.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:4, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Ordnance is Keystone of War Situation"
Ordnance; World War I; First World War;
In the Knox Alumnus magazine, S.S. McClure provides his perspective on the pivotal significance of superior technology to eventual victory. McClure comes to the conclusion that "This war differs from all other wars in that victory can be achieved only by killing. In this war, you cannot surround and capture enemies, you cannot occupy the enemy's territory and bring about peace but whichever side is the best equipped and has the best morale that side will win the war."
McClure, S.S.;
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:3, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1918
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1914-1918
"Knox is 100% American"
World War I; First World War;
This article in the December 1917 Knox Alumnus magazine states "That Knox College is doing its full share in all matters relating to the war goes without saying," and then goes on to describe Knox students' and faculty members' work on behalf of the war effort.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:2, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1917
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1914-1918
"German War Philosophy"
World War I; First World War;
William L. Raub, a professor of Philosophy at Knox, penned this article in the December 1917 issue of the Knox Alumnus magazine detailing his perceptions regarding the development of "German war philosophy," which he characterizes in his conclusion as "a menace to the world."
Raub, William L.
'The Knox Alumnus,' 1:2, Knox College Special Collections & Archives
1917
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1914-1918