Name/Title
Joseph Joyce Photo AlbumEntry/Object ID
25.23.14Description
Material: leather, paper. Size: 10" x 13". The image depicts an intricately embossed dark brown leather cover, featuring a central figure of an ancient-looking king surrounded by various Egyptian motifs, including depictions of a throne, hieroglyphs, and ceremonial artifacts in a grid-like pattern. The album opens to a mounted collection of over 250 snapshots most of them recording Mr. Joyce's military experience and travels in Europe during World War II.Context
Joseph Joseph Joyce of Janesville, Minnesota served with the U. S. Army during World War II. The first image depicts Joseph Joyce standing in an intersection of European streets, with multi-story buildings featuring balconies and shuttered windows lining the road; to the right, a small garden with a palm tree. The second image shows three men in military uniforms sitting closely together, posed for a photograph; each of them wears a neatly buttoned jacket adorned with insignias and medals, while the background displays a painted setting with green leaves and branches; Joseph Joyce is on the right. The third image shows a vintage photo album page with four colored photographs. The top left photo displays a classic car parked near a building. The top right photo shows a person stepping out of a car, while the bottom left photo features a woman in a coat standing in an open field. The bottom right photo captures a couple posing together outdoors. The last image shows a young man, Joseph Joyce, in military attire, wearing a hat, stands confidently in front of an aircraft wing. The background reveals part of a military vehicle, marked with a visible star emblem, indicative of military affiliation.Cataloged By
PfenMade/Created
Date made
circa 1942Time Period
1940sLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Print, PhotographicClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
May 15, 2025Update Date
October 6, 2025
