Collection of World War I Photographic Slides
Collection Summary
| Title: |
Collection of World War I Photographic Slides |
| Call Number: |
MS 88-09 |
| Size: |
0.5 linear feet |
| Acquisition: |
Source unknown |
| Processed By: |
LTM, 8-13-1987; JEF, 2-3-1998; MN, 2-9-2010 |
| Note: |
None |
| Restrictions: |
None |
Literary Rights
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.
Content Note
The Collection of World War I Photographic Slides
contains 148 glass slide prints of American troops in World War I. These
slides convey all aspects of military life of that period, from basic training
in the United States to warfare in the trenches of Europe on the Western
Front. These slides depict trench warfare, logistics with horse drawn carriages,
railroad and truck, chemical warfare, various training exercises to get
American troops ready for combat, and life of the soldier during times of
quiet from the action. These slides also give us a chronological sequence
of events concerning American involvement in World War I. They take us from
the Declaration of War by Congress in 1917, enlistment and training of soldiers,
arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, more training, combat
on the field and in the trenches, to Allied victory in 1918. These slides
give us a valuable commentary on what “the war to end all wars”
was like for the American “dough boys” in Europe. Also included
are slides on biblical history, archaeology and astronomy.
Detailed Description: Series Listing
| Series 1 |
Box 1-2 |
World War I. Contains glass photographic slides
depicting aspects of military life of American troops in World War
I. |
| Series 2 |
Box 2 |
Other. Contains glass photographic slides concerning
biblical history, archaelogy and astronomy. |
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
| Box 1 |
|
Contains 82 photographic glass slide prints
of American troops during World War I. These slides begin with
Congress declaring war on Germany in 1917 and continuing with
enlistment and training of soldiers to the arrival of the American
Expeditionary Forces in France. |
| Box 2 |
|
Contains 66 photographic glass slide prints
of American troops during World War I. These slides show American
troops training in France and seeing action on the Western Front.
The series ends showing scenes of Allied victory in 1918. |
Series 2 ‒ Other
| Box 2 |
|
Contains nine photographic glass slide prints
regarding biblical history and archaeology. |
| Box 2 |
|
Contains eight photographic glass slide prints
regarding the solar system. |
