University of Chicago Library

Guide to the John Manfred Rise Papers 1919-1921

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Descriptive Summary

Title:	Rise, John Manfred. Papers
Dates:	1919-1921
Size:	0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Repository:	Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.
Abstract:	The letters and ephemera of John Manfred Rise (1899-1970) describe student life at the University of Chicago between 1919 and 1921.

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Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Rise, John Manfred. Papers, [Box #, Folder #], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Biographical Note

John Manfred Rise (1899-1970) was a student at the College University of Chicago from 1918 to 1920.

Scope Note

The papers of John Manfred Rise (1898-1970) paint a vivid picture of student life at the University of Chicago during the late 'teens. Rise was a student in the College from 1918-1920 and in letters home to his mother and friends he tells of "typical" student life of the time. He comments on campus food, the entertainment available in Hyde Park and Chicago, class work and lectures, and late night talks with friends where such questions as whether or not all women were "inveterate liars" were discussed. From these papers, one gleans an idea not only of early student life at the University of Chicago, but also a sense of the character of the student experience.

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Subject Headings

University of Chicago -- Students.
University of Chicago -- History.

INVENTORY

Box 1: Folder 1

Correspondence

28 March, 1919, JMR to Mary H. Rise (mother) and Carl; ALS 3pp. w/ envelope
5 May, 1919, JMR to MHR; ALS 3pp. w/ envelope
29 June, 1919, JRM to MHR and Carl; ALS 1p.
20 July, 1919, MHR to JMR; ALS 2pp. w/ envelope
12 August, 1919, JMR to MHR; ALS 1 p. w/ envelope
15 August, 1919, MHR to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
23 August, 1919, JMR to MHR; TLS 1p. w/ envelope
14 October, 1919, William H. Sassaman to JMR; ALS 1p.
23 October, 1919, WHS to JMR; ALS 2pp. w/ envelope (pp. 1 & 2 missing)
7 November, 1919, WHS to JMR; ALS 2pp. w/ envelope
26 December, 1919, WHS to JMR; ALS 2 pp. w/ envelope
[n.d.], 1919, JMR to MHR; TLS 1 p.
[n.m.] 25, 1919, JMR to Carl; TLS 1p.
Piece of a letter signed by H. A. Feldman

Box 1: Folder 2

Correspondence

3 January, 1920, JMR to MHR (first page only); AL 1p.
JMR to MHR (?) (last page only); ALS 1p.
11 February, 1920, WHS to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
22 February, 1920, WHS to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
26 February, 1920, JMR to MHR; TLS 1p.
3 April, 1920, WHS to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
11 July, 1920, WHS to JMR; TLS 1p. w/ envelope
24 September, 1920, JMR to Mr. G. N. Carmen; ALS 1p.
28 September, 1920, Letter of recommendation from GNC to JMR; ALS 1p.
15 October, 1920, Helen Smith to JMR; TLS 1p.
3 December, 1920, Edna Pearson to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
24 December, 1920, Judie to JMR; ACS; 1p. w/ envelope
25 December, 1920, Ruth Pettit to JMR; ACS 1p. w/ envelope
27 December, 1920, Anna Printz to JMR; ALS 1p. w/ envelope
11 March, 1921, E. P. to JMR; TLS 1p. w/ envelope
27 April, 1921 I. Benning to JMR; ACS 2pp. w/ envelope

Box 1: Folder 2

Correspondence

2 June, 1921, Emma Tompkins to JMR; ALS 2pp. w/ envelope

Box 1: Folder 3

Photographs

Two photographs of campus taken from JMR's room window
House of Mrs. Martin
Sitting room, looking into room of JMR
JMR with friends
MHR with others
Photograph of JMR, 1920. Daguerre Studios

Box 1: Folder 4

Miscellaneous

November 23, 1920, Lucille to JMR card
July 21, 1919, "A Mother's Love" w/ envelope (JMR to MHR)
1919, JMR's expense account
March 12, 1919, Important Notice to Room Occupants
Spring, 1919, JMR Reynolds Club Membership Card
1918-1919, U of C Handbook, Volume X
1909-1910, JMR's monthly report from public school
July 1918, JMR's U of C undergraduate course book
March 26, 1921, Annual Charity Ball Ticket
July 26, 1921, Poly Con Examination Book