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27 May 1865

Scoulle, C.E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Pass to Headquarters]

GLC06979.10

January 12, 1868

Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas G. Pratt

GLC06979.11

January 13,1868

Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Copies of letters recieved]

Handwriten copies of two letteres recieved by Chandler, both dated the same

GLC06979.12

1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Supplies Left by the Germans in Their Retreat from Soupier, Alane, France

This image depicts the supplies that the Germans left behind during their hurried retreats in the final months of the war. It also shows French soldiers taking inventory of what was left behind. There is some destruction in the background. The Germans left behind everything from helmets to rifles and clothing. In Soupier, France, they left behind a large sum of supplies.

GLC09584.107

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Section of Many Miles of French Field Kitchens

In this photo is a field kitchen with many men and tents. The system to get food to the men on the front was advanced and systematic, with thousands of rations having to get to the front each day.

GLC09584.129

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Making Bread for British Troop; Camp Scene, France

This photo shows the men who were responsible for cooking food for the soldies. It appears that they had just made bread, a food staple during the war.

GLC09584.130

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Provisioning an Immense Army- British Transport Wagons in France

This photograph shows wagons used to transport various supplies during the war. Everything from fod to ammunition had to be carried to the soldiers. The staff that took care of this were very organized.

GLC09584.131

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Modern Artillery Transport by Auto in France

This photograph depicts a man driving a wagon that carries artillery. The auto truck took the place of the horse drawn wagons during the war and were capable of driving on all terrain.

GLC09584.132

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: French Troops and Transport on "The Sacred Road," During the Battle of Verdun, 1916.

In the foreground, French troops sit amongst supplies. In the background, a long, winding highway stretching out over the valley. Ranks of troops can also be seen in the middle ground of the valley.

GLC09584.077

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Poilus Peparing Barbed Wire for Front Line -- Lempire, Meuse, France.

French soldiers weave steel to create barbed wire coils, which will be transported to troops at the battles of Verdun and Meuse-Argonne.

GLC09584.078

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Battle of the Aisne--Ammunition Wagons Shifting to a New Position

A group of French soldiers, charged with bringing ammunitions to the front by wagon. A few soldiers sit atop horses or on the wagon itself, while the rest are standing beside it.

GLC09584.027

1941

Gates, A.C., fl. 1941

Poster

Title: Eat Well But Don't Waste Food

A poster featuring advice for soldiers on not wasting food. The poster depicts a young soldier throwing out a full plate of food. It admonishes soldier to not take more at the mess then they can eat and encourages them to insist on getting the right portion when they get their food. A section of the poster reminds them that the "folks back home" are on rations and they should appreciate that by not throwing away the food. The poster also reads "'Food will win the War' True in 1918 - True Today!"

GLC09785

January 24, 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated January 24, 1942. William writes that he is pressed for time to write. There is a new group of men set to arrive at 6 o'clock. After the men have their supplies he has to go to Camp Shelby to pick up the men's laundry. He says that the base is changing to a school Squadron. At the end of the letter William mentions that one of the boys hung himself in the bay of their barracks. William signs the letter as "Tex."

GLC09683.01

1873-1877

Shofner, James Clayton, 1853-1926

Book

Title: West Point Account Book

An account book for J. C. Shofner a cadet of West Point dated September 1, 1873 to June 14 1877. This account book records his commissary purchases including books, equipment, supplies, Christmas gifts, and more. There are also rules in regard to the account books pasted in the front of the book.

GLC09781

29 August 1863

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They surrounded a Rebel camp and got 6 prisioners, 10 horses and some mules. Later they started catching chickens, geese and ducks. Today is the one year anniversary of when he left home. A lot of Rebel deserters are coming in.

GLC03054.06