This letter dated October 9, 1943, was one of more than a dozen letters written between 1942 and 1945 by Headmaster Louis “Doc” Lamborn to McDonogh boys actively serving during World War II. These “form” letters not only kept alumni connected and informed about the latest news and day-to-day activities at McDonogh but also provided a sense of comfort which no doubt helped to maintain the morale among the boys while far from home around the world. Louis E. Lamborn began the longest-running tenure of any McDonogh School Headmaster when he was elected to the post in December of 1925. “Doc”, as he was affectionately known to both students and staff alike, served in that capacity for 27 years until his retirement in 1952.
