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[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Description: Postcard of the Palace of Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale et terrasses. L.o.N. - The Main Facade and the Terraces," and text on the back says "La S.D.N. comprend, en plus de la Société proprement dite, l'Organisation internationale du Travail (Genève), la Cour permanente de Justice Internationale (La Haye), l'Institut de Coopération Intellectuelle (Paris), etc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Geneva Water Fountain]

Description: Postcard of the Geneva Water Fountain (Jet d'Eau) in Geneva, Switzerland, a fountain in La Rade lake. A long boat is visible in the foreground, with the buildings of Geneva and Mont Blanc in the background. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Genève, Le Jet d'Eau (90 m) et le Mont-Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Salle des Pas Perdus in Palace of Nations]

Description: Postcard of the Hall of Lost Steps in the Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Salle des Pas Perdus. L.o.N. - Assembly Lobby." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Salle ces Pas Perdus du Bâtiment de l'Assemblée, donnant su les terrasses, les jardins, le lac et, au fond, le Mont Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France]

Description: Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. The photo is taken across the square, with the statue of Stanislas in the center and two buildings in the distance on either side of the statue. The building on the right is the Musée des Beaux-arts. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place et Statue de Stanislas, A droite, le Musée de Peinture."
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Place de la Carrière Entrance]

Description: Postcard of the elaborate entrance of Place de la Carrière near Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. The entrance consisits of a large arch in the middle, with a smaller arch and pillars on either side, and relief panels above the small arches. The statue of Stanislas is visible through the center arch. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - L'Arc de Triomphe."
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Soldiers Waiting by a Dock]

Description: Photograph of uniformed soldiers standing in front of small buildings on a waterfront. Tanks and trucks can be seen closer to the water in the background. The three buildings in the center and right side of the photo have pallets piled around them. The buildings on the left and right have signs that say "Embarkation and Ship Loading Control," while the central building has a sign that says "382nd Fort Battalion Smoking Area Autorisation de Fumer." An ocean liner with three smoking funnels can b… more
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Entrance]

Description: Postcard of the Palace of Nations in Geneva Switzerland, with the entrance to the Assembly building prominent from across a field in the foreground. Typed notes on the front of the postcard say "S.d.N. - Entrée du bâtiment de l'Assemblée." and "L.o.N. - Entrance to Assembly building." Another typed note on the back of the postcard says "L'Assemblée vote le budget annuel de la Société et donne ainsi une direction général à ses travaux; c'est elle qui prononce l'admission de nouveaux Etats membre… more
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Hôtel de Ville at Place Stanislas]

Description: Postcard of Hôtel de Ville at Place Stanislas, seen from across the square, with the statue of Stanislas in the middle. The spires of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation are visible in the distance above the left side of the hotel. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place et Statue de Stanislas, L'Hôtel de Ville et la Cathédrale."
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Place Stanislas]

Description: Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. An elaborate fence with arches and lamps is in the foreground, with Opéra national de Lorraine and Grand Hotel De La Reine visible on the other side of the square. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place Stanislas - Le Théâtre et le Grand Hôtel. Une des grilles de Jean Lamour."
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Place Stanislas and Basilique Saint-Epvre]

Description: Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy France, taken from the terrace of Hotel de Ville on the square. The Arch de Triomphe is visible on the opposite side of the square, as well as Palaise du Gouvernement and Basilique Saint-Epvre in the distance. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - L'Arc de Triomphe, la Basilique Saint-Epvre et le Palais du Gouvernement Vue prise de la Terrasse de l'Hôtel de Ville."
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of "La Paix protectrice des Muses" in Palace of Nations]

Description: Postcard of a large painting above a set of bronze doors inside of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - 'La Paix protectrice des Muses'. H. Vuillard pxit., et porte en bronze - L.o.N." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Salle de l'Assemblée. Une des quatre grandes peintures offertes par la France, et porte en bronze sculptée par M. Couturier, également don du Gouvernement français. La Paix écartant les nuages au-dessus de… more
Date: [1941..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[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]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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