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Gus Welch American Expeditionary Forces identity card, undated [1910s]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1995.002.2.1.078

Scope and Contents

The photograph featured on the identification card is of Gus Welch in military clothing, facing forward. The card itself, in large printed lettering and in both English and French, reads: "American Expeditionary Forces Identity Card". Additionally there are identification prompts, also in English and French, with handwritten answers. They are as follows: "No. '3595-S-5,' Name 'Gustavus A. Welch,' Rank 'Capt.,' Duty '808 Pioneer Inf.,' Signature 'Gustavus A. Welch'". There are also two handwritten signatures of military figures between Duty and Signature. The identity card is made to be folded.

Dates

  • Creation: 1911 - 1991

Creator

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Extent

1 item (1 identity card, featuring a photograph.) ; Entire card is 9.8 x 13 cm, the photograph itself is 5.7 x 8.5 cm

Language of Materials

English

French

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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