[Postcard of General George Patton] Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title [Postcard of General George Patton]
  • Series Title Louis C. Britton Collection

Date

  • Creation: 1945-22

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Postcard from the Patton Museum of U.S. General George Patton wearing his army uniform and cap with decorations and rank. The shot was taken outside with a field in the background.
  • Physical Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 14 x 9 cm.

Subject

  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: United States. Army. 12th Armored Division -- Photographs.
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - United States Armed Forces - United States Army
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - Wars - World War II
  • Keyword: WWII
  • Named Person: Patton, George S., Jr.
  • Keyword: Patton Museum
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Awards
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Military and War - Personnel

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Time Period: mod-tim
  • Coverage Date: 1945
  • Place Name: United States - Kentucky - Hardin County - Fort Knox

Collection

  • Name: Abilene Library Consortium
    Code: ABCM
  • Name: World War Two Collection
    Code: WWII
  • Name: The 12th Armored Division Photograph Collection
    Code: TADP

Institution

  • Name: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
    Code: TADM

Resource Type

  • Postcard

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: TADM_2006-026-529
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth689839

Note

  • Display Note: Descriptive caption on the back of the postcard reads, "General George S. Patton Jr. Taken in the summer of 1945. This is one of the last photos of General Patton. He is wearing most of the decorations awarded to him."
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