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Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits watching a boxing match, 1917. Inscription: "Afternoon Recreation. A Friendly Bout. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of a U.S. Navy serviceman playing Reveille on a trumpet, 1917. Inscription: "I can't get em' up! I can't get em' up! Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits cleaning up in front of tents, 1917. Inscription: "5:15 AM. The Grand Clean Up. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits preparing for a parade, 1917. Inscription: "Parade Grounds. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits during a boat drill, 1917.Inscription: "1:15 PM. Boat drill for an hour. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits practicing tying knots during a seamanship drill, 1917. Inscription: "2:15. Seamanship drill for an hour. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits eating a meal outdoors, circa 1917.Inscription: "The First Meal. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits running past tents during mess call, 1917. Inscription: "Answering mess call. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of U.S. Navy recruits standing in formation awaiting Retreat Call, 1917. Inscription: "Retreat at Sundown. Copyright I.F.S 1917."

Photographic postcard of two U.S. Navy recruits peeking out from their tent, 1917. Inscription: "5 AM. Good Morning. Copyright I.F.S 1917."