Helen Korngold Diary August 11-14, 1919

Helen Korngold, Dec. 1919, New York City

This year I am sharing the 1919 diary of Helen Korngold of St. Louis, MO.

After graduating from Washington University and taking a trip to Colorado, Helen is enjoying a more relaxed summer. Soon she will begin her teaching career!

August
Monday 11
Tired

Tuesday 12
Fashion Show

Wednesday 13
Nothing exciting

Thursday 14
Started housecleaning

Friday 15
Worked

Saturday 16
Rested

Sunday 17
Spiro’s party. Good time.

NOTES:

Aug 17

Spiro is likely Bonnie Young's cousin, Bernard Spiro, mentioned in the diary on April 18 and June 18 when they went driving.

The Fashion Show was big news in St. Louis. It featured clothing made in the city.

August 4, 1919, St. Louis Star and Times article

August 5, 1919, St. Louis Post-Dispatch article

August 5, 1919 article in the St. Louis Star and Times was concerned with the 'lack' of skirts--"the tighter the better". Jazz Age apparel was beginning...

August 9, 1919, St. Louis Star and Times

August 10, 1919, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ad

August 12, 1919, ad in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

August 13, 1919 article in St. Louis Star and Times informs that the day Helen went to the Fashion Show they needed extra seats placed to handle the crowd!

August 18, 1919, St. Louis Star and Times article about a motor coat of calf and kid valued at $950. Adjusted for inflation, that coat was over $14,000!

August 19, 1919, St. Louis Post-Dispatch article