World War I Photographs

Title

World War I Photographs

Description

The World War I Photographs are comprised of sixteen (16) photographs of soldiers circa 1914-1918. The collection is a mix of photo postcards and photographic prints, studio portraits and candid shots, all depicting soldiers from different countries and sides of the war. Some of the postcards include handwritten notes by the soldier pictured. Nationalities include American, British, French, German, and possibly Russian.

Three (3) of the photographs appear to be of the same (likely American) soldier, identified as Glenn A. Nelson in one of the photos. Pictured alone and with women and children, these photos were likely taken at home with family before he shipped out.

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Date

circa 1914-1918

Language

English
The collection materials include notes in English, French, German, and an unidentified language in Cyrillic script (possibly pre-revolution Russian).

Rights Holder

The Museum of Flight Archives

Rights

Permission to publish material from the World War I Photographs must be obtained from The Museum of Flight Archives,

Bibliographic Citation

The World War I Photographs/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2016-00-00-6

Collection Organization

Collection Items

[Serviceman Glenn A. Nelson standing outdoors]
Photograph of U.S. Army serviceman Glenn A. Nelson standing outdoors, circa 1918. Inscription: "Glenn A. Nelson. 1918."

[German serviceman]
Photographic portrait of a German serviceman, circa 1914-1918. The text on his hat reads: "Artillerie Abtl [cuts off]." The verso includes a handwritten message in German from Hans Schmidt.

[German serviceman with rifle and attached bayonet]
Photographic postcard of a German serviceman with a rifle and attached bayonet, circa 1914-1918. The number "12" is attached to his hat. Typed caption on verso: "Rob. Borowansky, Photogr. Atelier, Neu-Ulm. Augsburgerstraße 38."Inscription on verso:…

[Canadian serviceman]
Photographic postcard of a Canadian serviceman, circa 1914-1918. The verso includes a handwritten message that is partially cut off due to the photo having been trimmed. An additional caption reads "CEF [Canadian Expeditionary Force] Canadian…

[Serviceman]
Photographic postcard of a serviceman, circa 1914-1918.

[Serviceman]
Photographic postcard of a serviceman, circa 1915. The verso includes a handwritten message in Cyrillic script.

[German serviceman with fixed bayonet]
Photographic postcard of a German serviceman with a fixed bayonet, circa 1914. A photographer's imprint is visible in the bottom right corner but is difficult to read. The verso includes a handwritten message in German written while in the Rhineland…

[Serviceman and horse in front of American flag]
Photographic postcard of a U.S. Army serviceman and a horse in front of an American flag, circa 1914-1918. Inscription on verso: "US Cav [Cavalry] officer. US large."

[Servicemen seated around outdoor canopied table]
Photographic postcard of servicemen seated around an outdoor canopied table, circa 1914-1918.

[Three British servicemen]
Photographic postcard of three British servicemen, circa 1914-1918.Typed caption on verso: "J. H. Jamieson, Railway St., Nelson, 91B Fishergate, Preston, and 3A High St., Wrexham."Inscription on verso: "Royal Field Artillery drivers. Eng. Large."
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