World War I Wall Hanging and Photographs 1917-1919

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Abstract:
World War I wall hanging done in American flag design with sentimental verse and pocket, n.d.; and 3 small photographs of unidentified soldiers one of which is labelled "Aug 6 Waiting for inspection," on the verso.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection, ca. 1917-1919, consists of a wall hanging with a patriotic design expressing these sentiments, "Remember Me" "Sweet be to thee life's passing hours, And all thy path be decked with flowers" on the top half and an American flag design for the bottom half, which also forms a pocket. It also includes three black and white photographs of unidentified groups of [American?] soldiers, one with the inscription, "Waiting for Inspection, August 6."

Acquisition information:
These items were given to the University of Virginia Library Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection by Matthew J. Bruccoli, Columbia, South Carolina, on April 15, 1997.
Physical description:
4 items