Name/Title
World War I Era Paris, France Postcard AlbumEntry/Object ID
17.22.5Description
Great War Postcards. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 6". The image depicts a vintage-style pink cover titled "PARIS Album Souvenir," adorned with ornate floral and decorative designs that frame the text, highlighted by bold black lettering; it promises "20 VUES DÉTACHABLES" or 20 detachable postcard views, and it mentions "Collection M. J.," suggesting a curated collection likely meant as a keepsake or travel memento.
Contents: 20 black and white photo reprints showing various Parisian landmarks, buildings, towns, houses, and businesses before the World War I German bombings.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
PostcardSubject
World War ISubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Paris, FranceContext
The donor's grandfather, William Schue from New Richland served as a wagoner in France during World War I. William Schue was born in Pennsylvania, September 7, 1892 and died in New Richland on October 26, 1985, where he and his wife Clara, nee Boettger, had resided in Byron Township for many years. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 22, 1917 and was discharged on June 18, 1919. William and Clara were married in New Richland on September 12, 1923.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Postcard, PhotographicClass
Documentary ArtifactCategory
Communication ArtifactsCreate Date
October 7, 2025Update Date
October 9, 2025