The following is from a page in the album assembled by Frederick William Kellermann (1900-1980):

A Gem of Purest Ray $erene

A special page ought to be allowed for this snapshot:

Seemingly insigificant by occasion, it yet represents a real treasure. Recognizable, of course are Aunt Ida (left, rear) and Granddad (seated, right). Little “Connie” (Ida’s only boy) sits in foreground (right).

The really precious quality of this treasure in not in the view but what lies behind it — literally speaking. On the reverse side is the only extant sample of Granddad’s handwriting — the handwriting so engrained in memory by the scores of letters that he sent Lute and myself while we were “studenten” at River Forest.

(Circa 1918–Please lift to read)

Lute will well recall the timeless phrase “Ich will ein check einlegen.” He will also recall with some relish how he used to open the letter with some alacrity and fish out the check before reading the letter — to see if it was for 100 or 150 dollars. Priceless memories!

The photo album is in the possession of Gayle Hirsh, nee Kellermann, who graciously provided the images.