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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Skeletal remains of a soldier
A view of the skeletal remains of a German soldier on the ground. "Remains of a Boche" is printed on the image. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Skull in a helmet
A view of a skull in a helmet lying on the ground. "The Price of Militarism" is printed on this photograph. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier and sailor standing at gate
A soldier and a sailor standing on either side of a gate in front of a cottage with another soldier off to the left. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier crouching by fort at Daumont
Soldier crouching by a fort at Daumont, France. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier in tree-lined street
A soldier in a long coat standing in the middle of a tree-lined street carrying a bag This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier leading horses
A soldier leading horses pulling a cart up an incline with other soldiers in the background. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier looking at body of water
A soldier looking out over a body of water. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier on horseback
A soldier sitting on horseback in a field. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier on horseback
A view of a soldier sitting on horseback. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier on horseback
A soldier sitting on the back of a horse in a field. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier on motorcycle
Soldier on a motorcycle posing in front of a building with the number 64 on it. This image was believed to have been taken between 1918-1919.
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Soldier on promenade
A soldier in a long coat standing on a beach front promenade. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier posing in city square
A soldier posing for a photograph in the middle of a city square with a church behind him. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier repairing electrical or communications wire
Soldier repairing an electrical or communications wire with other soldiers standing below him and watching. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers at Columbia University
Six unidentified soldiers operating various types of camera equipment at Columbia University. This photograph was taken circa 1914.
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Soldiers behind an embankment
Soldiers aiming from behind an embankment with a person watching them in the foreground. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Soldier seated and looking at drink
A soldier is seated at a table outdoors looking at his drink as other people look on. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers in a field
Soldiers standing in a field. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers in a field
Group of several soldiers gathered in a field. One of the soldiers appears to be receiving a pin from an officer. This photograph was taken between 1914 and 1918.
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Soldiers inside ruined church
A view of soldiers standing inside a ruined church. There is a painting of an angel hanging over an altar. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers inspecting human remains
Soldiers gathered around and inspecting a pile of human remains. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier sitting in shade
A soldier sitting in the shade of a tree writing in a notebook This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldier sitting on brush
A portrait of a soldier resembling Fred Marshall, sitting on brush. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers looking at an easel
Soldiers standing on street looking at papers on an easel. This image was believed to have been taken between 1914-1918.
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Soldiers on a wall drinking milk
Group of nine soldiers sitting on a wall. A few soldiers are holding milk bottles and one is standing and drinking from a bottle. This image is believed to have been taken between 1914 and 1918.
