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United States Army, Base Hospital No. 50 photograph collection, 1918-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- United States Army, Base Hospital No. 50 photograph collection
- Dates
- 1918-1919 (inclusive)19181919
- Quantity
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630 photographic prints
50 slides : lantern - Collection Number
- PH0387
- Summary
- Photographs of the World War I activities of an American hospital unit
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 1 album with 579 snapshots and photographic postcards, 49 2"x3" loose snapshots, 1 large group photograph, 1 mounted 8x10 black and white photograph, 50 glass lantern slides, and 1 photograph printed from a 5x7 nitrate negative, depicting the World War I activities of an American hospital unit. Images include the trip from Washington to California (Camp Fremont), cross country to New York and by ship to the Mesves, France, Hospital Center; views of Base Hospital 50 operations and war torn France; scenes on troop transport ship back to the United States. The 1 large photograph is a group portrait of Base Hospital 50 personnel. All photographs dated 1918-1919.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
