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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 idyllic shots of parks, squares, chateaus, and waterfront views.
Booklet, "To the homeward-bound Americans," by Bessie Van Vorst, 1919. Expresses gratitude of the French and briefly recounts American arrival in France, military engagements in Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, Bouresches, and Vaux (France), the Second Battle of the Marne, and the Armistice. Also discusses "what other countries gave, which includes estimated casualty counts, and "what France gave,"…
Booklet, "Popular songs of the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Forces]," distributed by the Young Men's Christian Association, compiled by the Bureau of Libraries and Periodicals, 1918. Text on inside front cover reads: "This book is for the free use of the soldiers in France and must not be exported or sold. Thanks are expressed to Francis Salabert for permission to use many of his copyrighted…
Booklet, "Our days in France," compiled by the 15th Company, U.S. Army, 1918-1919. Includes portraits and snapshots of soldiers at camp and dated entries (beginning on Sunday, February 17th) providing a brief description of the day's activities, weather, and military actions. Leonard H. Grimshaw of Florence, Oregon is included in the list of personnel at end of booklet. Two copies in the…