Fred F. Marshall Collection Series III. Photographic Material Subseries V. Photo Albums Subseries VI. Postcards

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Box 13, WWI Photo Albums – - number of items 2 vols.

Photographs taken by Fred Marshall during WWI. When World War I was declared, Marshall was inducted into the Armed Services and was placed into the Photo Section of the Signal Corps. For three months he attended the Columbia University School of Cinematography, where he engaged in an intensive study of photography for military applications. He was first stationed at the Pathe Brothers factory in Paris, France. Then he was sent to The Hague, Holland in October of 1918 for the purpose of setting up photographic, cartographic, and photostatic laboratory equipment. In 1919 he was discharged from the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant.

In this collection there are two photo albums . All are uncaptioned and most are unidentified, but the scenes indicate most were taken in France and Holland, including Paris and The Hague. Many show the aftermath of battle engagements, including the destruction of towns and battle casualties. There are several photos of French and American military aircraft.

Box 14, WWI Panoramic Photos – - number of items 4

Panoramic views of battle areas of WWI taken by the historical photo section, Signal Corps,
A. E. F (Allied Expeditionary Force).

Subseries VI. Postcards

Box 15, Postcards - number of items 16

Page 1
View From Water Tower-Madison Barracks
1 postcard : b&w ; 13.7 x 8.7 cm
New York : Wid’s Studio, [19--]
Note: On the back of this card: From Mr. John Marshall, Cedarville, Ohio, Greene Co. Dear, This is the place. Better than camps. Mr. John Marshall Sherman, F. M.

Y.M.C.A. Building – Madison Barracks
1 postcard : b&w ; 13.7 x 8.7 cm
New York : Wid’s Studio, [19--]
Note: In front of the post card: Our substitute for home.

Page 2
View of Baseball Ground – Madison Barracks
1 postcard : b&w ; 13.7 x 8.7 cm
New York : Wid’s Studio, [19--]

“Fight Night” at the Kights of Columbus [?]
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm
New Jersey : [s.n., 19--]

Page 3
Well Done Men : America Greets You, YMCA
1 postcard : b&w ; 8.6 x 13.7 cm
[New York] : Department for Reception of Returning Troops, YMCA [19--]

[Church Interior]
1 postcard : b&w ; 13.8 x 8.8 cm
[France] : [s.n., 19--]
Note:
On the back of this postcard: He(re) is the interior of the church. Come over and I will tell you how I fought fire in the pipe organ one night before a large audience. We sure want you to come over. Have found 99 mushrooms is that how you spell it. Was out on a big tramp last Sunday and found 52.

Page 4
L’Opera – Bas Relief de Carpeaux
1 postcard : b&w ; 8.6 x 13.7 cm
Paris : Levy Fils, [19--]

Panorama de la Seine
1 postcard : b&w ; 13 x 8.7 cm
Paris : C. M., [19--]
Note:
On the back of this postcard: The Seine is beautiful; I have been on a boat trip and it is surely an inspiring sight. How the Germans would have enjoyed the molestation of these beautiful scenes.

Page 5
Panorama Pris du Louvre
1 postcard : b&w ; 13 x 8.7 cm
Paris : C. M., [19--]
La Tour Eiffel vue Pris du Trocadero
1 postcard : b&w ; 8.6 x 13.7 cm
Paris : C. M., [19--]
Note:
On the back of this postcard: This view of the Tower is taken from a wonderful garden of statues and fountains; note the one in foreground. Love, Fred A. Henriette.

Page 6
Le Musee du Luxembourg - La Sall des Statues
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 8.8 cm
Paris : Levy Fils., [19--]

Vue Sur le Jardin des Tuileries
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 8.8 cm
Paris : Levy Fils., [19--]

Page 7
Notre Dame – Chimere
1 postcard : b&w ; 8 x 13.7 cm
Paris : C.M., [19--]

Revue du 14 Juillet 1918 – Les Pompiers de Paris Defilent Place de la Concorde
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 8.8 cm
Paris : A. P., [19--]

Page 8
The Haag: Palace of Peace
1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 8.8 cm
Holland : Weenenk & Snel, [19--]

Coaches to the First Train: Photo in Chicago
1 postcard : b&w ; 13.9 x 8.7 cm
[S.l. : s.n., 19--?]
Note:
On the back of the photo: …but told me that was sure good advice. In other words just wait to see you finish. Edison says “All things come to those who hustle while they wait.” Come over and see me-John and I were out on a six miler – seen paw' paw [papaws] – loads of them-got apples, turnips and tomatoes to eat along the way. Took lunch with us. Many thanks for Slipstream its fine. If there is any pictures can furnish you say so. Yours, Clarke.

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