Ben Byrnes collection of miscellaneous WWI photographs, 1912-1919
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of twenty photographs ranging in dates from 1866 -1917. Seventeen of the photos were taken during World War I, mostly of U.S. and European soldiers in uniform. The WWI photographs were taken in England, France, and Russia. Two other photos were taken in 1866 and 1867 respectively, one is of a man in civilian clothing, the other is of a man in military uniform. Accompanying the picture of the soldier from 1867 are five military documents/correspondence ranging from 1895-1913.
Dates
- 1912 - 1919
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions, at this time the collection is open for use.
Use and Copyright
This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 folder, 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
Multiple languages
Physical Location
Collection shelved on 3rd floor and 5th floor oversize shelves.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase
Processing Information
This collection was initially processed by Michael Juen as part of a class project. Volunteer, Amy Ziegler updated the finding aid and rehoused the material in July 2011. The finding aid was further expanded by Milissa Burkart.
- Photography, Military.
- Postcards -- World War I.
- Postcards.
- Special Collections -- Photographs -- World War, 1914-1918.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Photographs.
- World War I Collection
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Photographs.
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Russia
- World War, 1914-1918.
Source
- Byrnes, Ben (Former owner, Person)
- Title
- Ben Byrnes collection of miscellaneous WWI photographs, 1912-1919
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amy Ziegler; Milissa Burkart
- Date
- 2011 July
- 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