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[Postcard of American Camp Kitchen in France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a group of men gathered under a small tent covering, using wooden crates and metal cans to prepare food. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men as part of an American Camp in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.
Date: 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace After Bombing]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the destroyed inside of a large, stone building. Only the walls of the building remain slightly intact, while the roof is missing and many of the interior features are gone. Burnt rubble covers the floor. A larger cathedral bearing similar damage can be seen over the top of the left wall. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the archbishop's palace after bombardment and fire in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postca… more
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 49.253320 4.034546
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace at Reims After Bombing]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the exterior of a one-story stone building just to the right of a large stone cathedral. The one-story building is missing its roof and windows, and rubble can be seen inside and in the courtyard in front of the building. A short staircase diverges into two curved flights of steps which converge again at the front entrance to the building. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. … more
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 49.253349 4.034404
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace in Reims After Bombardment]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a heavily damaged, three-story stone building with a large courtyard in the middle. The building, which is L-shaped, has gaping holes in the roofs and walls, crumbling features, and missing windows. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 49.253475 4.033723
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ascension Statues at Calvary in Pontchâteau]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a group of large statues of men in robes, standing around another statue on a large rock formation. The statue on top of the rock formation depicts a man in long, flowing robes with his arms outstretched. The statues are situated in an open, rocky area with desert plants, in middle of a large garden. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the statues as Calvary statues at Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard … more
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Beach at Saint-Nazaire]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a small beach on the edge of the ocean, with a long concrete dock in the background. Dozens of people in bathing costumes with parasols mill about the beach and in the water. A concrete retaining wall borders the beach, with a flight of concrete steps leading up it. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the beach as one in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Bern, Switzerland Clock Tower (Zytglogge)]

Description: Postcard of the clock tower (Zytglogge) in Bern, Switzerland. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Bern, Zeitglockensturm, Détail. Berne, La tour de l'horloge, détail." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard describes the functions of the clock: "The circle tells the hour. The ring with zodiac tells the phase of moon etc. Small sun is phase of sun (at III). 2 min. before hour - 1. Cock flaps wings and crows, 2. Joker rings hour in bells, 3. Bottom figures go around (changing of … more
Date: [1941..1945]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 46.947965 7.447885
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Bridge Crane on Saint-Nazaire]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a melt bridge over a shipyard water channel, with a town area in the background. Several people are milling around the paths on either side of the channel. A small guardhouse sits to the left of the bridge end on the closest side. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the bridge as bridge-crane in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Canal with Bridge in Pontchâteau]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a small water canal, with a small bridge and thick vegetation on the right bank. There is a town with multistory buildings in the surrounding area, including a small shed with French text all over it. A small group of people stand on a ramp leading down to a small concrete platform. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Canal with Ruins in Distance]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a canal with small plants growing near the high banks. Across the river, beyond a border of bushes, the ruins of several stone buildings can be seen. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Cave of the Agony of Jesus]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of two statues in a rocky cavern, behind a metal fence. The statue on the left shows an angel in long, flowing robes, while the other statue shows a man in long robes leaning against a rock. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the statues as depicting the Agony of Jesus, part of the Calvary installation in Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library
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