Name/Title
World War I Postcards: Chateau-ThierryEntry/Object ID
17.22.6Description
Great War Postcards. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 6". The image is a vintage postcard cover featuring ornate typography with the words "Cartes Détachables" and "Château-Thierry" prominently displayed, accompanied by a colorful arrangement of flags representing various nations, with text indicating the inclusion of both French and English descriptions, with the initials "A.P." at the bottom.
Contents: 20 black and white photo reprints showing various Parisian landmarks, buildings, towns, houses, and businesses before the World War I German bombings. Sample card: The sepia-toned image shows two young men in World War I military attire standing on the edge of a bridge overlooking the Marne River in Chateau-Thierry, Aisne, focused on the destruction of the bridge. The bridge, which is partially destroyed, has fragments of stone and wood scattered around the area, indicating significant structural damage.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
PostcardSubject
World War IContext
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 8, 2025Update Date
October 9, 2025
