Military History
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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 | |
502 | 1984.6.247 | Photography | Abandoned hospital. Color: BK,WH | |
503 | 1984.6.248 | Photography | View of the plantation in Djombe. Color: BK,WH | |
504 | 1984.6.249 | Photography | Chateau of Baye Marne. Color: BK,WH | |
505 | 1984.6.250 | Photography | French women in garment factory. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
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. | |
508 | 1984.6.253 | Photography | Photograph of the inside of a destroyed church. Color: BK,WH | |
509 | 1984.6.254 | Photography | Meat cutters. Color: BK,WH | |
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 | |
511 | 1984.6.256 | Photography | Photograph depicts French soldiers in winter outdoors. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
515 | 1984.6.260 | Photography | Photograph depicts the ruins of Blangy, France. "Ruins in Blangy." typed on the back of the photograph. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
519 | 1984.6.264 | Photography | Mohammadans celebrating; seen cooking mutton. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
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. | |
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." | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
529 | 1984.6.274 | Photography | "American and French soldiers somewhere in France." typed on back of photograph. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
531 | 1984.6.276 | Photography | Meeting of generals. Color: BK,WH | |
532 | 1984.6.277 | Photography | "An old German clubhouse at Kribi." typed on back of photograph. Color: BK,WH | |
533 | 1984.6.278 | Photography | People boarding a ship. Color: BK,WH | |
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 | |
535 | 1984.6.280 | Photography | A new railway line connecting Paris and the Marne front. | |
536 | 1984.6.281 | Photography | Distant shot of two troops. | |
537 | 1984.6.282 | Photography | Moroccan officer. | |
538 | 1984.6.283 | Photography | Men on a wall. Color: BK,WH | |
539 | 1984.6.284 | Photography | Ruins of a city. | |
540 | 1984.6.285 | Photography | Two men by river. | |
541 | 1984.6.286 | Photography | Kenrita, Moracco. Washing the pigs on the boat destined for France. | |
542 | 1984.6.287 | Photography | Natives working in the rice plantation. | |
543 | 1984.6.288 | Photography | Two generals with three officers. | |
544 | 1984.6.289 | Photography | River banks in Cameroon. Color: BK,WH | |
545 | 1984.6.290 | Photography | Women in garment factory. Color: BK,WH | |
546 | 1984.6.291 | Photography | Athens. Color: BK,WH | |
547 | 1984.6.292 | Photography | Moroccan celebration. Color: BK,WH | |
548 | 1984.6.293 | Photography | Soldiers in winter weather. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
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". | |
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. | |
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. | |
553 | 1984.6.298 | Photography | Second phase of attack, getting out of trenches. | |
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. | |
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. | |
556 | 1984.6.301 | Postcard | Boats on Lake Geneva. Color: ML | |
557 | 1984.6.302 | Postcard | Lake Geneva, trees. Color: ML | |
558 | 1984.6.303 | Photography | Lake Geneva; observatory in background, on shore. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
560 | 1984.6.305 | Photography | Lake Geneva; trees in foreground, lake in background. Color: BK,WH | |
561 | 1984.6.306 | Photography | Lake Geneva; dining room. Shows one-storey building with Greek Revival-style portico in front. Color: BK,WH | |
562 | 1984.6.307 | Photography | Yerkel Observatory. University of Chicago. Back of photo has written "North of Lake Geneva". Color: BK,WH | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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". | |
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". | |
568 | 1984.6.319 | Photograph | Waste meat to be turned into manure. Color: BK,WH | |
569 | 1984.6.320 | Photography | Field kitchen. Color: BK,WH | |
570 | 1984.6.321 | Photography | General Haig and General Micheler. Color: BK,WH | |
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. | |
572 | 1984.6.45 | Medal | Y.M.C.A. | |
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. | |
578 | 1984.6.55 | Insignia | Non-fabric covered. | |
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 | |
581 | 1984.6.80 | Book | "France, Our Ally". Scroll over an eagle. Associated Press. Color: BK,WH | |
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 | |
583 | 1984.6.82 | Book | "Story of Paris" (with guide); YMCA. 38 pages. Color: BK,WH | |
584 | 1984.6.90 | Book | "Soldiers French Phrase Book"; Color: BK,WH | |
585 | 1984.6.91 | Book | "Dijon; Short Guide in English." Color: BK,WH | |
586 | 1984.6.92 | Booklet | "Illustrated Guide of Beaune and Its Surroundings". Color: BK,WH | |
587 | 1984.6.93 | Book | "The War Aims and Foreign Missions", by Robert E. Speer. Color: BK,WH | |
588 | 1984.6.98 | Book | "American Soldier's Souvenir"; Aix Les Bains. Color: BK,WH | |
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 | |
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. | |
593 | 1989.43.0759 | Insignia, military | Yellow bar. Has red, white, and blue stripes on the sides. Rectangular. | |
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. | |
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". | |
600 | 1989.43.0848 | Pin | From the Spanish-American War. Flag with two white stripes and one star. Long point on the back. |