WWI aerial reconnaissance photographs, 1917 July-August
Scope and Contents
88 aerial photographs printed by No. 2 Advanced Section, Army Printing & Stationery Services, most bearing location codes and time of day, mostly taken of the Ypres region.
Dates
- Creation: 1917 July-August
Language
These materials are in English.
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Use and Copyright
This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. The copyright status is unclear, and the items may be in the public domain.
Biographical / Historical
The 3rd Battle of Ypres was launched on 31 July 1917 by the Allies, and was hoped by Sir General Douglas Haig that this would serve as his breakout. It lasted until the conclusion of the Battle of Passchendaele.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (88 photographs, 1 oversized photograph) : 1 box, 1 oversize box
Physical Location
Collection shelved on the 3rd floor and the 5th floor oversize.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
Source
- Unknown provenance (Person)
- Title
- WWI aerial reconnaissance photographs, 1917 July-August
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Milissa Burkart
- Date
- 2011 June
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu