Name/Title
World War I Postcards: VerdunEntry/Object ID
17.22.4Description
Great War Postcards. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 6". Vintage postcard cover featuring the word "Verdun" in ornate script, with a collection of colorful national flags organized in a fan shape under the phrase "Cartes Détachables" on the left. Below the flags are words in French surrounded by a decorative laurel wreath. In the bottom left corner, the initials "A.P." are printed, while on the bottom right, it mentions that the texts are in both French and English.
Contents: 20 black and white photo reprints showing various landmarks, buildings, towns, houses, and businesses and the damage done to them after the German bombings; one sample card shows a historical sepia-toned photograph of Verdun’s Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace, prominently featuring damage sustained to the structures, with debris surrounding the buildings; two large, imposing towers with clock faces are visible in the background while the architectural details such as arches, partially collapsed roofs, and intricate stonework are evident, conveying a sense of the significant historical importance and the impact of World War I German bombings.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
PostcardSubject
World War ISubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Verdun, 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
