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Book of 24 printed black-and-white postcards of Brest, France, produced by Artaud & Nozais, Nantes, circa 1918. Images illustrate France at war, with shots of Naval ships and submarines and a war port under construction, interspersed with more…

Book titled "Army and Navy Service Book," printed by the National Lutheran Commission for Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare, 1918. Includes prayers and hymns with music. 107 typed pages.

Photograph of two unidentified sailors playing with a toy airplane, circa 1920s-1930s.

Photographic portrait of Walter Herlofson in his U.S. Navy uniform, circa 1917-1918.

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."