2014-2019 marks the centennial Anniversary of World War I. To commemorate this event the Special Collections and Archives of Wright State University has gathered materials related to World War I from its collections. This series contains many letters, diaries, photographs, and other ephemera from Ohio natives. The creators of these materials give the user a glimpse at the impact of World War I from a unique and individual perspective. Though these materials often record factual data, a closer inspection will often reveal content of a more personal nature.
The World War I Collections include materials from the following series:
Dayton-Wright Airplane Company Photographs (MS-152)
The 91st Observation Squadron Photographs (MS-293)
Palmer Coombs WWI Materials: Diaries and Papers (MS-293)
Fred F. Marshall Papers (MS-53)
World War I Glass Plate Stereoviews (MS-457)
War Camp Community Service Song Sheet (SC-174)
For more information on these collections, please visit Wright State University Special Collections and Archives. For more information about the Centennial Anniversary of World War I please visit The United States World War One Centennial Commission.
-
Bird nests in branches
A view of bird nests in the branches of trees. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Bridge at Mousson
A view of a bridge at Mousson, France. "Bridge at Mousson" is printed on the image. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Bridge over a waterway
View of a bridge over a harbor or waterway and boats. There are industrial buildings visible in the background and lining the waterway. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
-
Building ruins
Ruins of several buildings. "Ham-Rue de Chauny" is printed on the image. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Building Ruins in Roye
A view of building ruins in Roye in Somme, France. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Buildings along a canal
A view of buildings along a canal. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Buildings along a waterway
A view of buildings along a waterway. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Buildings lining canal
A view of the back end of buildings along a canal. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Buildings on a hill
A view of buildings on a hill from the Rhine River This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Camouflaged artillery
A view of a camouflaged German artillery gun covered in brush. "Camouflaged German Battery near Ostend" is printed on the image. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Camouflaged road
A view of a road being camouflaged by near Marne, France. "Camouflaged Road Near Livry Sur Vesle (Marne)" is printed on the image. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Cathedral ruins
A view of the ruins of a cathedral at Ypres Belgium This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Cedarville S. of V. Band
A group of men, most of whom are holding brass or percussion band instruments. One of the men is wearing a military uniform. This photograph was taken between 1914 and 1918.
-
Church in city square
A view of a church in a plaza. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Civilian procession
A procession of civilians walking on a city street. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Dead German Soldiers
A Signal Corps photo by Fred Marshall of dead German soldiers. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Dead soldiers
A graphic image of two dead soldiers with head wounds. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Destroyed Boche Stronghold (Somme)
A view of a destroyed stronghold. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
-
English soldiers with German artillery
English soldiers posing for a photograph with captured heavy German guns. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Ferry in canal
People crossing a canal via a ferry. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Field of crops
A view of crops in a field from a waterway. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Field with livestock
A view of a field with livestock next to a roadway with a building in the distance. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Fortress on a hill
A view of a fortress on a distant hill. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Fortress ruins
A view of fortress ruins on a hill. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
-
Fountain with boy statue
A view of a fountain that features a statue of a small boy urinating water. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
