Correspondence, Circa 1918-1943
Scope and Contents
The papers of Marie Katherine and Oliver Seegelken consist of a 1934 diary of the couple's South American sea voyage kept by Marie Seegelken, and of love letters between husband and wife, 1918, 1943, and undated. During WWI, Oliver Seegelken served in the USNRF (United States Naval Reserve Force) in San Pedro, California.
The diary is filled not only with an account of each day, but with hand-drawn illustrations of passengers, crew, and ports. Marie Seegelken also wrote vignettes of the passengers and jotted down ideas for short stories based on overheard conversations and ship intrigue. The sea voyage took place on the SS Santa Catalina and SS Santa Elena (both Grace Line) and a passenger list, a farewell dinner menu, and a humerous certificate are included with the diary.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1918-1943
Creator
- From the Collection: Seegelken, Marie Katherine (Person)
- From the Collection: Seegelken, Oliver (Person)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box and one oversize flat file)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository