Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Fox-Reutlinger family. Papers, ca. 1882-1990 (bulk 1882-1926). 1 cu. ft.

Call No.

Mss. A F791a 5

Content

The biography of Fontaine Fox that is included in this collection details Fontaine Fox's reaction to the declaration of war and his attitudes toward the war effort in general. Also included in the biography is documentation of the enlistment of Fox's younger son into the service and Fox's reactions to this enlistment and the departure of his son. The biography gives account of life in Louisville during the war, including detail of the rationing measures that were taken as a result of the nationwide war effort.

Subject Heading

World War, 1914-1918