Military History

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Cat. # Name Description
501 1984.6.246 Photography Suspended bridge. On reverse typed "Tkom. Suspended bridge made by natives over the river Noum. The bridge is entirely made up of creepers, which abound through the forests of Foumbau. This is probably the foerunner of the Brooklyn bridge." Also stamped in blue ink "French Pictorial Service/220 WEST 42ND STREET, N.Y." Also stamped in blue ink "PICTORIAL PRESS/2009 CANDLER BLDG./220 WEST 42th STREET" Color: BK,WH 1984.6.246 (Photography) image
502 1984.6.247 Photography Abandoned hospital. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.247 (Photography) image
503 1984.6.248 Photography View of the plantation in Djombe. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.248 (Photography) image
504 1984.6.249 Photography Chateau of Baye Marne. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.249 (Photography) image
505 1984.6.250 Photography French women in garment factory. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.250 (Photography) image
506 1984.6.251 Photography Photograph depicts soldiers near the base of a snow covered mountain, most likely in France. Some soldiers seem to be camped out on the sides of the road, and others are riding mules/donkeys/ponies. 1984.6.251 (Photography) image
507 1984.6.252 Photography Photograph depicts a view of a mountain during the winter. The surrounding area is covered in tall evergreens and snow is covering the ground. Most likely taken in France. 1984.6.252 (Photography) image
508 1984.6.253 Photography Photograph of the inside of a destroyed church. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.253 (Photography) image
509 1984.6.254 Photography Meat cutters. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.254 (Photography) image
510 1984.6.255 Photography Man in turban sitting at sesk with several books in front of him. Three men in background, fourth man handing him an open book. The main character is holding a pen and a jar of ink rests near his right elbow. On reverse, typed "Fumban. The Sultan at his desk." The Sultan pictures is King Njoya. Also stamped in blue ink "French Pictorial Service/220 WEST 42ND STREET, N.Y." Color: BK,WH 1984.6.255 (Photography) image
511 1984.6.256 Photography Photograph depicts French soldiers in winter outdoors. 1984.6.256 (Photography) image
512 1984.6.257 Photography Photograph depicts a house in the village of Duala in Cameroon. There is a man standing near some trees in the front yard. 1984.6.257 (Photography) image
513 1984.6.258 Photography Photograph depicts French women in a supply room. They appear to be working on something on the table. There is a map on the far wall in the back. 1984.6.258 (Photography) image
514 1984.6.259 Photography Photograph depicts the ruins of a town in France. To the left there is a destroyed train. Town looks to be hit by bombs. 1984.6.259 (Photography) image
515 1984.6.260 Photography Photograph depicts the ruins of Blangy, France. "Ruins in Blangy." typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.260 (Photography) image
516 1984.6.261 Photography Photograph depicts ruins of the Chateau de Coucy. "Ruins of the chateau de Coucy, and view of the chateau de Folembray." is typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.261 (Photography) image
517 1984.6.262 Photography Photograph depicts the rubble and ruins of what was perhaps a town in France. You can see the remains of a bridge and a building. 1984.6.262 (Photography) image
518 1984.6.263 Photography Photograph shows the ruins of a cathedral in Liancourt-Fosse. "Liancourt Fosse (unidentifiable word) of the Church" written on the back of the photograph in pencil. 1984.6.263 (Photography) image
519 1984.6.264 Photography Mohammadans celebrating; seen cooking mutton. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.264 (Photography) image
520 1984.6.265 Photography Photograph depicts the ruins of a cathedral. Iron crosses can be seen on the columns, left there by the Germans. "Iron crossing the churches of France. Photo shows Germans after their retreat had left the iron cross marks on the ruined columns of the church of Roye. St. Peter." typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.265 (Photography) image
521 1984.6.266 Photography Photograph depicts Soldiers helping a horse-drawn wagon through the mud. Seven soldiers are depicted in the photograph. "Aisne offensive- Route of Marching near Laffaux" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.266 (Photography) image
522 1984.6.267 Photography Camel caravan walking through tall grass, one person visible in white robes. On reverse, typed "Mekra bel ksin. Camels loaded with wheat on their way to the market place, where the wheat is sold to French army buyers." Likely meant Mechra Bel Ksiri, a town in Morocco where French troops were located in WWI. Also stamped in blue ink "French Pictorial Service/220 WEST 42ND STREET, N.Y." Also stamped in blue ink "PLEASE CREDIT/FRENCH-OFFICIAL/FROM/PICTORIAL PRESS/220 WEST 42ND ST, N.Y." 1984.6.267 (Photography) image
523 1984.6.268 Photography Photograph depicts the preparations for a railway, ground has been dug out from a hill. "Preparations for a new railway line on the Marne front" is written on the back of the print in pencil. 1984.6.268 (Photography) image
524 1984.6.269 Photography Photograph shows twelve American soldiers in front of a building that says "Articles Militaires" in large letters on it. "American soldiers somewhere in France." typed on the back of the print. 1984.6.269 (Photography) image
525 1984.6.270 Photography Photograph depicts Moroccan troops marching through the Marne district, playing instruments. "Marne district. Morocean troops." typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.270 (Photography) image
526 1984.6.271 Photography Photograph depicts French soldiers working on telephone wires between two buildings. "French soldiers repairing telephone wires." typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.271 (Photography) image
527 1984.6.272 Photography Photograph depicts men unloading pigs from a vehicle next to a building. "Meuse- arrival of meat at the front" written in pencil on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.272 (Photography) image
528 1984.6.273 Photography Photograph depicts five American soldiers standing in a camp somewhere in France. They are sitting and standing under tarps. Trunks and boxes of supplies surround them. "A scene in an American camp somewhere in France." is typed on the back of the photograph. 1984.6.273 (Photography) image
529 1984.6.274 Photography "American and French soldiers somewhere in France." typed on back of photograph. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.274 (Photography) image
530 1984.6.275 Photography Black and white photograph of soldiers on the front. Four soldiers are walking down a hillside. The ground looks like rubble and the trees have been stripped of most of their branches. Most likely from World War I. "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE 220 WEST 42ND STREET. N.Y." stamped on back of print in blue. "W 1386 4" written on the back of print in pencil. 1984.6.275 (Photography) image
531 1984.6.276 Photography Meeting of generals. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.276 (Photography) image
532 1984.6.277 Photography "An old German clubhouse at Kribi." typed on back of photograph. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.277 (Photography) image
533 1984.6.278 Photography People boarding a ship. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.278 (Photography) image
534 1984.6.279 Photography "Co__cy - le - chateau (avenue) Department of the French mission" written in pencil on back of photograph. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.279 (Photography) image
535 1984.6.280 Photography A new railway line connecting Paris and the Marne front. 1984.6.280 (Photography) image
536 1984.6.281 Photography Distant shot of two troops. 1984.6.281 (Photography) image
537 1984.6.282 Photography Moroccan officer. 1984.6.282 (Photography) image
538 1984.6.283 Photography Men on a wall. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.283 (Photography) image
539 1984.6.284 Photography Ruins of a city. 1984.6.284 (Photography) image
540 1984.6.285 Photography Two men by river. 1984.6.285 (Photography) image
541 1984.6.286 Photography Kenrita, Moracco. Washing the pigs on the boat destined for France. 1984.6.286 (Photography) image
542 1984.6.287 Photography Natives working in the rice plantation. 1984.6.287 (Photography) image
543 1984.6.288 Photography Two generals with three officers. 1984.6.288 (Photography) image
544 1984.6.289 Photography River banks in Cameroon. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.289 (Photography) image
545 1984.6.290 Photography Women in garment factory. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.290 (Photography) image
546 1984.6.291 Photography Athens. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.291 (Photography) image
547 1984.6.292 Photography Moroccan celebration. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.292 (Photography) image
548 1984.6.293 Photography Soldiers in winter weather. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.293 (Photography) image
549 1984.6.294 Photography Black and white photograph. "Oise. Tracy le Val. Flowers climbing around the German wire entanglements." typed on the back of the photograph. Vines growing over German entanglements in WWI. "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE 220 WEST 42ND STREET. N.Y." and "PICTORIAL PRESS 2009 CANDLER BLDG. 220 WEST 42TH STREET" stamped in blue on back of print. Illegible writing in pencil on back of print as well. Small chunks of the photo have been torn off on the top right and lower left side of the image. 1984.6.294 (Photography) image
550 1984.6.295 Photography Black and white photograph depicts a soldier kneeling in tall grass with a gun, peering over a small hill. A standing soldier is partly visible to the right. World War I. "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE 220 WEST 42ND STREET, N. Y." stamped in dark blue on the back of the print. Handwritten text in pencil on back of print "S 2820 g". 1984.6.295 (Photography) image
551 1984.6.296 Photography Aerial photograph of city of Amiens, evacuated March 1918. Large cathedral is in center of photo. In black ink on back of print "Evacuated completely March 1918", "Rheims" with lines through it, and "Amiens". "March 1918" is underlined. Black and with photo print with black border. 1984.6.296 (Photography) image
552 1984.6.297 Photography Photograph that depicts an overhead view of a trench battlefield. You can see soldiers walking through trenches to the right. This photograph depicts the beginning of the Battle of the Somme between the French and the British in 1916. This battle was one of the worst in WWI history, with 420,000 casualties on the British side and 200,000 casualties on the French side. The battle lasted from July-November 1916. "Beginning of attack in Somme valley" written on the back of the print in black ink. Black and white photo print with black border. 1984.6.297 (Photography) image
553 1984.6.298 Photography Second phase of attack, getting out of trenches. 1984.6.298 (Photography) image
554 1984.6.299 Photography "under certain fire advancing toward german lines" written in black ink on the back of the photo. Photograph depicts soldiers in a field with a few trees, trenches and gun/gas smoke. Photo taken during WWI. Black and white photo print with black border. 1984.6.299 (Photography) image
555 1984.6.300 Photography "A gas attack put on by the French" written on the back of the print in black ink. Photograph depicts an aerial view of a gas and flame attack in Flanders, Belgium on German trenches on January 1, 1917. WWI. Black and white photo print with black border. 1984.6.300 (Photography) image
556 1984.6.301 Postcard Boats on Lake Geneva. Color: ML 1984.6.301 (Postcard) image
557 1984.6.302 Postcard Lake Geneva, trees. Color: ML 1984.6.302 (Postcard) image
558 1984.6.303 Photography Lake Geneva; observatory in background, on shore. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.303 (Photography) image
559 1984.6.304 Photography 7 stripped, square tents on platforms set in wooded area. Lake Geneva; Back has written in pencil "Lake Geneva" and "Lake Front Row". Black and white photo print with wide, white, ornate border. 1984.6.304 (Photography) image
560 1984.6.305 Photography Lake Geneva; trees in foreground, lake in background. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.305 (Photography) image
561 1984.6.306 Photography Lake Geneva; dining room. Shows one-storey building with Greek Revival-style portico in front. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.306 (Photography) image
562 1984.6.307 Photography Yerkel Observatory. University of Chicago. Back of photo has written "North of Lake Geneva". Color: BK,WH 1984.6.307 (Photography) image
563 1984.6.310 Catalog The American Expeditionary Forces Catalogue: Part I. 234 pp. No illustrations. A. E. F. University was established for American soldiers who qualified for college or university work but could not be sent to British or French universities. Catalogue is an introduction to what the A. E. F. University offers, an explanation for its existence, and other opportunities for vocational training for qualified U. S. soldiers during and after World War I. Cover is green with black lettering. Written at the top of the front cover is "H. L. Eells." Color: GR,WH,BK 1984.6.310 (Catalog) image
564 1984.6.312 Book "Educational Plans for the American Army Abroad," by Anson Phillips Stokes. 124 pp. Book is set up to address issues of what American soldiers should do once the demobilization process starts at the end of World War I. Addresses the role of the YMCA in helping men from the AEF adjust to peace time. Author devotes most of the last six chapters to how and where soldiers could further their education while still working for the government. Cover of the book is grey with brown lettering. "H. L. Eells" is written on the top of the front cover. Color: GY,WH,BR 1984.6.312 (Book) image
565 1984.6.316 Book "A Poplular Geography of France" by B. Van Vorst. 162 pp. Illus. and with maps. Produced by the YMCA for use by the American Expeditionar Force for a general understanding and introduction to France during World War I. Many listings of things such as fisheries are under general categories like Geography, Economic Conditions Principal Cities and Political Organization. Color: GR,WH,BL 1984.6.316 (Book) image
566 1984.6.317 Photography Black and white photograph of supplies arriving by train in Col du Bonhomme, a mountain pass in France, during World War I. Soldiers and other men are present in the photo, as well as a stable and a horse. The remainder of snow is on the ground. "Col. du bonhomme. Arrival of supplies by the railroad." typed on the back of print. Stamped in blue ink on back of print "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE 220 WEST 42ND STREET, N.Y.". Handwritten text on back of print in pencil "W269" and symbol that looks like a q. Handwritten text in blue crayon "1899". 1984.6.317 (Photography) image
567 1984.6.318 Photography Black and white photograph depicts a group of seven soldiers waiting to get their hair cut by a barber. One man is sitting in a chair with a cloth tied around him, in the process of getting his hair cut. World War I. "The camp barber is a very busy man." is typed in black ink on the back of the print. "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE 220 WEST 42ND STREET, N. Y." and "PICTORIAL PRESS 2009 CANDLER BLDG. 220 WEST 42TH STREET" stamped in dark blue on the back of the print. Handwritten text in pencil on back of print looks like "go-U15". 1984.6.318 (Photography) image
568 1984.6.319 Photograph Waste meat to be turned into manure. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.319 (Photograph) image
569 1984.6.320 Photography Field kitchen. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.320 (Photography) image
570 1984.6.321 Photography General Haig and General Micheler. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.321 (Photography) image
571 1984.6.322 Photography Black and white photographic print of American soldiers learning to throw hand grenades in France during World War I. "American soldiers learning to throw hand grenades somewhere in France." typed in black ink on the back of the print. "FRENCH PICTORIAL SERVICE, 220 WEST 42ND STREET, N. Y." and "PLEASE CREDIT FRENCH-OFFICIAL FROM PICTORIAL PRESS 220 WEST 42ND ST., N. Y." stamped on the back of the print in dark blue. Handwritten text in pencil on back of print in cursive looks like "L Qbbr". Text is underlined with "19" below line. 1984.6.322 (Photography) image
572 1984.6.45 Medal Y.M.C.A. 1984.6.45 (Medal) image
573 1984.6.46 Medal Y.M.C.A.
574 1984.6.47 Medal Y.M.C.A.
575 1984.6.48 Medal Y.M.C.A.
576 1984.6.49 Medal Y.M.C.A.
577 1984.6.52 Medal Two-piece medal for H.L. Eells of the 7th Army Corps, Spanish American War, 2nd Division Hosp. corp 49th Iowa. On the back is stamped "Waukon, Iowa - MUS. June 2, 98" A blue, red, and yellow ribbon is associated with this medal. 1984.6.52 (Medal) image
578 1984.6.55 Insignia Non-fabric covered. 1984.6.55 (Insignia) image
579 1984.6.6 Photograph Dev. B N #2 Camp Dodge. Command of black soldiers. Color: BK,WH
580 1984.6.79 Book "Paris for Englismen and for Americans". Aux Galeries Lafayette. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.79 (Book) image
581 1984.6.80 Book "France, Our Ally". Scroll over an eagle. Associated Press. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.80 (Book) image
582 1984.6.81 Book ''Simplified Handbook on Athletics for American Expeditionary Forces''. 109 pp. No illus. Copyright 1919. Three parts: mass athletics and competitions, specialized competitive athletics, and general information. \ Color: GR,RD 1984.6.81 (Book) image
583 1984.6.82 Book "Story of Paris" (with guide); YMCA. 38 pages. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.82 (Book) image
584 1984.6.90 Book "Soldiers French Phrase Book"; Color: BK,WH 1984.6.90 (Book) image
585 1984.6.91 Book "Dijon; Short Guide in English." Color: BK,WH 1984.6.91 (Book) image
586 1984.6.92 Booklet "Illustrated Guide of Beaune and Its Surroundings". Color: BK,WH 1984.6.92 (Booklet) image
587 1984.6.93 Book "The War Aims and Foreign Missions", by Robert E. Speer. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.93 (Book) image
588 1984.6.98 Book "American Soldier's Souvenir"; Aix Les Bains. Color: BK,WH 1984.6.98 (Book) image
589 1984.6.99 Book "France for the Soldier; A Few Facts for the Information of Americans" ", 2nd edition. By Gilbert Chinard. 28 pp. Color: BR,BK,WH 1984.6.99 (Book) image
590 1985.12 Switchboard World War Two Japanese portable field communications switchboard.
591 1985.19.2 Booklet ''Soldier's manual''. 64 pp. No illus. Inscribed "Eld. J. M. Wickham, Chaplain of the 29 regiment of Iowa volunteer infantry. Received when four years old during the war of rebellion." Intended as an aid to the soldier in religious meetings, especially where the services of a chaplain are not at hand. A brief order of exercises is furnished, with portions of scripture and Color: BL,GD
592 1988.8.0006C Pin National defence service medal with dual pins on backside. 1988.8.0006C (Pin) image
593 1989.43.0759 Insignia, military Yellow bar. Has red, white, and blue stripes on the sides. Rectangular. 1989.43.0759 (Insignia, military) image
594 1989.43.0760 Insignia, military Gold, rectangular, dull and curved on the sides. a. - d. (within same bag)
595 1989.43.0761 Insignia, military Gold, rectangular, very shiny, with designs on the back.
596 1989.43.0762 Insignia, military Used for the Air Force. Has bird wings and in the middle a propeller. On the back there are two points, one one each wing. a - d. 1989.43.0762 (Insignia, military) image
597 1989.43.0771 Bullet Used in the Civil War; 58 caliber minie, . Silver; grooves are closer together. a. - g.
598 1989.43.0837 Insignia, military Second Lt World War II pin. Rectangle, somewhat curved.
599 1989.43.0840 Insignia, military "US Coat of Arms". Golden eagle and a banner that says "E Pluribus Unum". 1989.43.0840 (Insignia, military) image
600 1989.43.0848 Pin From the Spanish-American War. Flag with two white stripes and one star. Long point on the back. 1989.43.0848 (Pin) image
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