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[Postcard of American Camp Kitchen in France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a group of men gathered under a small tent covering, using wooden crates and metal cans to prepare food. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men as part of an American Camp in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.
Date: 1918

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace After Bombing]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the destroyed inside of a large, stone building. Only the walls of the building remain slightly intact, while the roof is missing and many of the interior features are gone. Burnt rubble covers the floor. A larger cathedral bearing similar damage can be seen over the top of the left wall. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the archbishop's palace after bombardment and fire in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postca… more
Date: [1914..]

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace at Reims After Bombing]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the exterior of a one-story stone building just to the right of a large stone cathedral. The one-story building is missing its roof and windows, and rubble can be seen inside and in the courtyard in front of the building. A short staircase diverges into two curved flights of steps which converge again at the front entrance to the building. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. … more
Date: [1914..]

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace in Reims After Bombardment]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a heavily damaged, three-story stone building with a large courtyard in the middle. The building, which is L-shaped, has gaping holes in the roofs and walls, crumbling features, and missing windows. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]

[Postcard of Ascension Statues at Calvary in Pontchâteau]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a group of large statues of men in robes, standing around another statue on a large rock formation. The statue on top of the rock formation depicts a man in long, flowing robes with his arms outstretched. The statues are situated in an open, rocky area with desert plants, in middle of a large garden. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the statues as Calvary statues at Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard … more
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Beach at Saint-Nazaire]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a small beach on the edge of the ocean, with a long concrete dock in the background. Dozens of people in bathing costumes with parasols mill about the beach and in the water. A concrete retaining wall borders the beach, with a flight of concrete steps leading up it. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the beach as one in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Bridge Crane on Saint-Nazaire]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a melt bridge over a shipyard water channel, with a town area in the background. Several people are milling around the paths on either side of the channel. A small guardhouse sits to the left of the bridge end on the closest side. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the bridge as bridge-crane in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Canal with Bridge in Pontchâteau]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a small water canal, with a small bridge and thick vegetation on the right bank. There is a town with multistory buildings in the surrounding area, including a small shed with French text all over it. A small group of people stand on a ramp leading down to a small concrete platform. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Canal with Ruins in Distance]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a canal with small plants growing near the high banks. Across the river, beyond a border of bushes, the ruins of several stone buildings can be seen. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]

[Postcard of Cave of the Agony of Jesus]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of two statues in a rocky cavern, behind a metal fence. The statue on the left shows an angel in long, flowing robes, while the other statue shows a man in long robes leaning against a rock. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the statues as depicting the Agony of Jesus, part of the Calvary installation in Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Chapel St. Nazaire]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a large stone chapel with a circular window above, an arched wooden double-door entrance, and a facade with a statue at the top. French text on the postcard identifies the building as a chapel in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918

[Postcard of Château de la Brétesche]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a small, stone castle with a bridge across a small channel of water, with a stone wall surrounding the castle grounds. A wooded area surrounds the castle area. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as the Château de la Brétesche in Missillac, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Château de la Brétesche]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a small stone castle with a few spires, surrounded by a small stone wall and a wooded area. An arched tunnel leads through the castle to the other side. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as Château de la Brétesche Missillac, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Chaumont Town View]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a town with multistory buildings of different heights and architecture styles. The edge of the town is filled with trees and beyond the last house, there is a large grassy field. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the town as Chaumont, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Children in Breton Costumes]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of four children, two older girls and two smaller children sitting and standing between the girls. The children are wearing dark dresses, light-colored aprons, and light-colored caps. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies their clothes as Breton costumes. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918

[Postcard of Chimney in Archbishop's Damaged Palace]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornately decorated fireplace with damaged decorative features and rubble covering the ground in front of it. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fireplace as part of the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Location: None

[Postcard of Church in Aubervilliers, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a stone building with a large, square tower on the right side, and two arched entrances at the left. A group of children stands around the open doorway on the right, with a man in uniform standing slightly to the left and in front of them. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Aubervilliers, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu

[Postcard of Church in Ruins in Arras, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of several large stone and brick buildings. A few people in uniform walk through the street between the buildings. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building on the right as the church of St. Jean-Baptiste in Arras, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]

[Postcard of Church in Saint-Malo-de-Guersac]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a tall stone church with a clock in the middle of its main tower and a spire at the top. French text at the top of the postcard locates the church in Saint-Malo-de-Guersac. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918

[Postcard of Church in Tilloloy]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with towers at each corner. A large ditch, which has a bridge over it, curves past the building, and is surrounded by a large grassy field and wooded area. The building has some minor damage, including a missing tower spire, a missing roof, and crumbling features. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Tilloloy, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings. more
Date: [1914..]
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