French Merci Train records, 1822-1947
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- French Merci Train;
- Title
- French Merci Train records
- Dates
- 1822-1947 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00130
- Summary
- In 1949, the people of France sent the “Merci Train” to the U. S., in appreciation of the American “Freedom Train,” which carried food to the French during WWII. Collection contains chinaware, vases, ceramics, pottery, buckles and studs, and other artifacts.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
In 1949, the people of France sent the “Merci Train” to the U. S., in appreciation of the American “Freedom Train,” which carried food to the French during WWII. This trainload of gifts was sent to Wyoming, where the train itself is exhibited in Cheyenne.
Content Description
Collection contains some of the “Merci” train gifts including chinaware, vases, carvings, bottles, buckles and studs worn by knights, ink stands, crockery, pictures and etchings, tapestries, and magazines.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for box 1.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ceramics.
- Freedom Train.
- Military history.
- Porcelain.
- Pottery.
- Railroad.
- Vases.
- World War II.
Geographical Names
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- France.
