World War I Image Collection,
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.
Dates
- 1914 - 1945
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from World War I Image Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of 33 postcards and 8 photos, from World Wars I and II.
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.
- Title
- A Guide to the World War I Image Collection, 1914-1945
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cliff Bryant, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- © 2012 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu