Fort Sheridan postcard collection

Collection

Identifier: Midwest-MS-Fort Sheridan

Staff Only

Identification Note

Postcards in this collection include the prefix "FT" before the item number.

Dates

Creation: approximately 1914-1945

Creator

Fort Sheridan (Ill.) (Organization)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

1.9 Linear Feet (500 postcards in 1 box and 1 oversize box)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains over 500 postcards acquired from the former museum at the Fort Sheridan U.S. Army Post (1887-1993). These materials relate primarily to World Wars I and II. There are many Chicago Daily News Postals printed of European locations during World War I, as well as views of military life in several American installations, such as Camp Custer, Michigan. A small number of views related to topics such as medicine and the Red Cross are also part of this collection. Oversize box includes a box of photos and photo postcards, a photograph album, approximately 1918-1925, and a postcard album from around 1945 containing images of New Guinea, The Philippines, Australia, Baquio, and New Caledonia.