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- Title
- Amphitheatre, Camp American University, D.C.
- Date
- Unknown
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Amphitheaters -- History -- Washington (D.C.); World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f03-a13-01
- Type
- Postcards
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5562
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Combat practice in front of Mary Graydon Center
- Date
- 1918
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.); Military training camps -- History -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f01-a33-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5530
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Commodore Schuyler F. Heim, Mrs. George J. McMillin, Mrs. Schuyler F. Heim, and Mrs. William Mack at launching of the S.S. American Victory at the California Shipbuilding Corporation yard in L.A. harbor (June 1945)
- Date
- 1945-06
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: From Richard W. Emery, News Bureau Manager, California Shipbuilding Corporation, Wilmington, California. At Calship launching -- Standing before the bow of the S.S. American Victory in one of the 14 shipways of the California Shipbuilding Corporation yard in Los Angeles Harbor are (left to right) Commodore Schuyler F. Heim, commander of Roosevelt Base, Terminal Island, Calif.; Mrs. George J. McMillin of Long Beach, Calif., sponsor of the S.S. American Victory; Mrs. Schuyler F. Heim; and Mrs William Mack of Long Beach, Calif., daughter of Mrs McMillin, matron of honor at the launching. Mrs. McMillin is the wife of Captain George J. McMillin, USN, former governor of Guam and former commandant of the United States Naval Station at Guam. Captain McMillin has been a prisoner of war since the Japanese occupation of Guam on December 12, 1941.
- Subject
- World War, 1939-1945 -- California -- Los Angeles; Ships -- Launching -- History -- California -- Los Angeles
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Heim, Schuyler F.; McMillin, George J. Mrs.; Heim, Schuyler F. Mrs.; Mack, William Mrs.
- Local Identifier
- f02-a15-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5546
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Construction of Massachusetts Avenue (1908)
- Date
- 1908
- Creator
- National Press Association. Photo Dept.
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a05-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5554
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Downtown campus : 20th and F Streets (1921)
- Date
- 1921-01
- Creator
- Schutz Photography
- Description
- Inscribed on back: The property was sold in 1974, and now is the 1925 F Street Club. Formerly owned by August Gardner member of Congress from Massachusetts. Courier XXVII, no. 2, January 1921, pp. 1-2.
- Subject
- 1925 F Street Club (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Gardner, August
- Local Identifier
- f17-a08-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5673
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Downtown campus : property at 19th and F Streets (1920)
- Date
- 1920
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: Bought as protective measures in 1921. Resold and now 1925 F. Street Club.
- Subject
- 1925 F Street Club (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C)
- Local Identifier
- f17-a07-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5672
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Fort Belvoir : installation of pontoons on the river
- Date
- 1917-06
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: Scenes at Belvoir, June 1917
- Subject
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.); Pontoons -- History -- Virginia
- Local Identifier
- f01-a04-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5501
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- The gun and Srgt.[Sargent] who fired the first shot when America entered World War I
- Date
- Unknown
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: The gun that fired the first shot. Sergt. Arch (right) who fired the first shot when America entered the World War, Corporals Braley and Vardy on the left.
- Subject
- Gunnery -- History; World War, 1914-1918
- Local Identifier
- f01-a14-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5511
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Launching of the S.S. American Victory named after the American University during World War II
- Date
- 1945-06
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: American Victory (victory ship named for American University in World War II). As Eagle, vol. 21, no. 2 (November 1945). 10,000 ton vessel launched by California Shipbuilding Corporation in June 1945. "One of a series of merchants ships named in honor of outstanding American colleges and universities".
- Subject
- Ships -- Launching -- History -- California -- Los Angeles; World War, 1939-1945 -- California -- Los Angeles
- Local Identifier
- f02-a16-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5547
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Machines used to make poison gas
- Date
- 1918
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Gases, asphyxiating and poisonous -- Development -- History -- Washington (D.C.); World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.); Machinery -- History -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f01-a28-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5525
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Massachusetts Avenue (1912) when completed up the hill to right and on through University grounds
- Date
- 1912
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a06-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5555
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Massachusetts Avenue crossing American University grounds : looking into Maryland and Virginia
- Date
- 1912
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a09-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5558
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- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Massachusetts Avenue extension : early 1900's Mass Ave. was extended beyond Wisconsin Ave. into Maryland -- the extension crossed AU property at Loughboro Rd. (now Nebraska Ave.) and Ward Circle
- Date
- 1912
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: In the early 1900's, Mass Ave. was extended beyond Wisconsin Ave. into Maryland. The extension crossed A.U. property at Loughboro Rd., now Nebraska Ave. and Ward Circle. Nebraska Ave. ("Newbraska" locals) was straightened and paved during the 1920's.
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a15-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5564
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- Title
- Massachusetts Avenue in 1917
- Date
- 1917
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a10-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5559
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Massachusetts Avenue looking eastward from University site toward Wisconsin Avenue
- Date
- 1912-12
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: Massachusetts Avenue looking eastward from University site, toward Wisconsin Avenue over the rise in the distance. Westover, C.C. Glover estate, at right. c 1912. Courier XIX, no. 3, December 1912, p. 7.
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930; Wisconsin Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History
- Local Identifier
- f03-a14-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5563
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- Title
- Members of the 30th Engineers receiving training in trench warfare
- Date
- 1917
- Creator
- Unknown
- Description
- Inscribed on back: "Hell fire" or Gas and Flame Regiment became 1st Gas Regiment of newly created Chemical Warfare Service in July 1918.
- Subject
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Trench warfare -- Washington (D.C.); Military training camps -- History -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f01-a29-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5526
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- Title
- Office of the 55th New York Regiment : Fort Gaines during the winter of 1861-1862
- Date
- 1862
- Creator
- Brady, Mathew B., 1823 (ca.)-1896
- Description
- Inscribed on back: "Red legged 55th" or "Garde de Lafayette" manned Fort Gaines during the winter of 1861-1862. De Trobriand appears second from right.
- Subject
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897
- Local Identifier
- f03-a04-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5553
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- Title
- Officers and civilians group, World War I
- Date
- 1917
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Armed forces -- Officers; Citizens' associations -- History -- United States; World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f01-a11-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5508
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.
- Title
- Opening of Massachusetts Avenue : fill at Foundry Branch looking SE
- Date
- 1908
- Creator
- National Press Association. Photo Dept.
- Description
- Inscribed on back: Can be found in the 1908 University Courier.
- Subject
- Massachusetts Avenue (Washington, D.C.) -- History; Streets -- Washington (D.C) -- 1900-1930
- Local Identifier
- f03-a11-01
- Type
- Photographs
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5560
- Rights statement
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- Title
- Post Office and Canteen, Camp American University, D.C.
- Date
- Unknown
- Creator
- Unknown
- Subject
- Post Office buildings -- History -- Washington, D.C.; Canteens (Establishments) -- History -- Washington, D.C.; World War, 1914-1918 -- Washington (D.C.)
- Local Identifier
- f01-a15-01
- Type
- Postcards
- Physical Location
- American University Library -- University Archives
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/2041-5512
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this document is available from the American University Library -- University Archives.