World War I Image Collection A Guide to the World War I Image Collection, 1914-1945 Ms.2012.012

A Guide to the World War I Image Collection, 1914-1945 Ms.2012.012


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
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Cliff Bryant, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2012.012
Title
World War I Image Collection, 1914-1945
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Language
English .
Abstract
The collection consists of 33 postcards and 8 photos, from World Wars I and II.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from World War I Image Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: World War I Image Collection, Ms2012-012, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to Special Collections in April 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the World War I Image Collection was completed in May 2012.


Scope and Content

The collection consists of postcards and photographs from World War I (with one postcard from World War II). There are 8 photographs, 32 photo postcards, and one embroidered fabric souvenier postcard. The images (postcards and photos) are a mix of battlefield scenes and tourist destinations. Most of the images are from France and Germany. A few of the postcards have handwritten messages on the reverse.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Photographs
  • Postcards
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1939-1945

Container List

folder 1
Postcards and photographs
1914-1945