American Expeditionary Force athletic competition photographs.
| Author/creator | Ritter, F. A. creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | ca. 1919. |
| Description | 0.012 Cubic ft. (1 archival folder) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Included are eighteen photographs of American Expeditionary Force troops in athletic competition possibly taken at Andernach, Germany, in 1919. The photographs range in size roughly from 4" x 6 3/4" to 4 1/2" x 9" and 6 1/2" x 9", and three are duplicates taken at different light settings. Four different photographs show General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing reviewing the troops and the remainder show the troops involved in sporting events such as a sack race, tug of war, sprints, and relays. Two of the photographs bear the photographer's mark of F. A. Ritter, Andernach. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | American Expeditionary Force Athletic Competition Photographs (#1258), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Purchased from Ian Brabner, Rare Americana.. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #1258 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |