Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Location: Grundy County Historical Society & Museum, 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL

After the presentation, please join us for a tour of our new addition. All input on how to best use the space will be appreciated.

Presenter: Barb Boma

Barb’s grandmother Ruth Huseby took Edith Smith Harrison’s (Barb’s great-grandmother) written letter and typed it up to make copies for her grandchildren. This is the letter as she transcribed it.  It is a fascinating read. The Ann, referred to in the letter, was the other volunteer that shared a hut with Edith. Edith was born August 30, 1874. She graduated from Hedding College and became a lawyer, forming the law firm of Smith, Smith, and Smith. At the age of 43, she volunteered as a YMCA canteen worker during WWI. She was one of the speakers at the Victory Festival in Morris, October 1-4, 1919. She passed away at the age of 91, in 1965.