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.
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![Letter, Dorothy to My dear boy [Fred F. Marshall]](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms53_correspondence/1004/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, Dorothy to My dear boy [Fred F. Marshall]")
Letter, Dorothy to My dear boy [Fred F. Marshall]
Letter from Dorothy to Fred Marshall. The letter is written half in English and half in Dutch.
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Machine gun on Nieport Plane
A view of a pilot sitting in the Nieuport "Chasse" Plane which was equipped with a machine gun. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man facing another man on canal boat
A man standing in a street is facing a man sitting on a beached canal boat in front of a house. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man in a shelter doorway
Man standing in the doorway of a shelter at the end of a trench. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Man in bathing suit
A man sitting on a rail in a bathing suit at a beach. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man in suit at beach
A man in a suit holding his hat and coat while standing at a beach. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man in the middle of a road
Man standing in the middle of a road. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Man lounging on boat
A man lounging on a row boat holding a fishing rod and resting his feet upon one of the seats This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man next to motor vehicle
A man in a heavy coat and gloves stands next to large motor vehicle stamped “US 111521,” in an unidentified location. This photograph was taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Man posing in front of building
A man standing in front of a building with a clocktower. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man standing in dunes
A man standing among the Holland sand dunes This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man standing on beach
A man in a suit, holding his hat, and standing on a beach and pointing. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Man standing on gravel path
A man in a suit, holding his hat, and standing on a gravel road. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Men on a beach
Two men in hats and coats stand on the beach. One of the men points towards the sea, and city buildings can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Officers standing around a grave
Several officers standing around an open grave in a cemetery. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Older man standing and reading
An older man with a beard in a long coat stands among other people. He appears to be reading from a page he is holding. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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On the Trail of the Hun, St. Meich
Large group of Allied soldiers hunting German forces while passing through ruins. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
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People ice skating
A large group of people ice skating on a frozen lake. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People on gravel road
People walking along a tree-lined gravel road. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People rowing bow
A view from the water of people rowing a boat toward a line of buildings. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People walking on brick street
A view of people walking on a brick street alongside buildings in a city. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People walking on brick street
A view of people walking on a brick street toward buildings. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People walking on frozen lake
A view of people walking on a frozen lake or pond. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People walking on street
A view of people walking on a brick street . A clock tower is visible in the background This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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People walking on the street
A group of civilians walking down a city street. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
