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[Postcard of the Château of Duchess Anne]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with a high stone wall and towers. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Duchess Anne's castle in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of St. Jean des Vignes Abbey in Soissons, Aisne]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large stone abbey, as seen from inside a courtyard with overgrown grass and archways leading to a passage around the courtyard. The upper level of the abbey has significant damage, including large holes, crumbling edges, and missing decorative features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as St. Jean des Vignes in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Location: 49.375474 3.324423

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Senegalian Sharpshooters in Marcourt]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of three men in dark uniforms holding bundles of sticks above their heads while facing a larger group of men in lighter uniforms. The two groups of men are standing in a wooded area, in front of a long, one-story metal building. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men in darker uniforms as Senegalian soldiers in Morcourt, Somme. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ascension Statues at Calvary in Pontchâteau]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of large statues of men in robes, standing around another statue on a large rock formation. The statue on top of the rock formation depicts a man in long, flowing robes with his arms outstretched. The statues are situated in an open, rocky area with desert plants, in middle of a large garden. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the statues as Calvary statues at Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard … more

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Transport Ship La Loire at Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, long white and red ship in a harbor. A group of people in suits and long dresses, some carrying umbrellas, stand on the edge of a concrete dock in the foreground. A group of buildings is visible on the dock across the harbor. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the ship as La Loire in a harbor at Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of School Building in Chaumont, France]

Postcard of a photograph of the front of a large, two-story stone building with an ornate stone wall and gate. There is text reading "Lycée" above the arched front entrance, which has two wooden doors. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a school in Chaumont, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard, as well as postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Train Station Square at Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of an intersection of streets, showing the buildings on the left sides, including a tall red brick, multistory building with a sign reading, "Hotel Moderne," and a large concrete and glass building with a large clock on the front. A horse pulls a buggy through the street, while pedestrians walk on the left side of the street. A small café seating area is situated under red and white-striped awnings on the first floor of the brick building. French text at the bottom o… more

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Tours, France]

Postcard of a photograph of a town across a river with stone bridge across it. A large church building with two towers at the front and a smaller tower at the back rises above the rest of the town. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the town as Tours, France and identifies some key landmarks. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Virgin Statue at Reims Cathedral]

Postcard of a photograph of stone statue of a woman wearing long robes and crown with a cloth head-covering underneath it. The woman holds a baby in her left hand, but the baby is missing its head. The statue is situated in the corner of a room, against a wall. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the statue as the Virgin Mary and Christ Child after a bombing on the Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard ma… more

Date: [1914..]

Location: None

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ruined Distillary Yard in Soissons, Aisne, France]

Postcard of a photograph of a large open concrete yard with distillery tanks, storage units, and small buildings lay in ruins. Stone and metal rubble litters the yard and the only structure left standing is an open, one-story, shed filled with large metal drums. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as a distillery yard in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Pontchâteau Calvary Statues]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of large statues of men in robes, standing around another statue on a large rock formation. The statue on top of the rock formation depicts a man in long, flowing robes with his arms outstretched. The statues are situated in an open, rocky area with desert plants. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the statues as Calvary statues at Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of St. Waast Church Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large stone church building with a clock tower at the right side. The area around the building is filled with stone, metal, and wood rubble and other, smaller ruined buildings. A few dead trees still stand around the church. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the church as St. Waast Church in a suburban area of Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Location: 49.383453 3.333075

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Tours Cathedral in Tours, France]

Postcard of a photograph of a tall stone cathedral, situated in the middle of a town of stone, wood, and brick buildings. The cathedral has two towers at the front and a smaller tower at the back. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as Tours Cathedral in Tours, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Pontchâteau Calvary Statues]

Postcard of a photograph of a grassy hilltop, at the top of which are three wooden crosses with a statue of a man hanging from each. Other statues of men in long robes are gathered around the crosses. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the statues as part of the Calvary installation in Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ruins in Aisne River]

Postcard of a photograph of workers in a river, using a floating wench crane to remove the stone, metal and wood debris from a large bridge. Horses pull carts across a smaller metal bridge above the workers. Other buildings line the river bank in the background. Printed text at the bottom identifies the river as Aisne River in Soissons, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Location: 49.384833 3.330676

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Soyecourt Church Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a man in uniform and a beret, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth, standing with his arms akimbo amidst a large pile of ruins from a stone and brick building. A few of the walls are still intact, but with heavy damage, including holes, cracks, and crumbling edges. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the remains of a church in Soyecourt, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Stone Carving Showing Flogging of Jesus]

Postcard of a photograph of large stone carving showing a group of men in short robes raising flogging sticks against a man in a loincloth, with angels watching from above. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the carving as part of the Calvary installation in Pontchâteau in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of La Rue de Nantes in Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a street corner with tall, multi-story buildings with striped awnings on the first floor. Pedestrians walk through and on either side of the street. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as La Rue de Nantes at the intersection of La Rue Amiral-Courbet in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Nantes Fountain]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornate fountain with various statues surrounded by a street with pedestrians and horse-drawn buggies. Five-story buildings line the street, which has tall metal lamps along it. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fountain in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.

Date: 1919

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of La Rue Ville-ès-Martin in Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of three- or four-story buildings along a wide street. A few horses pulling carriages and buggies, as well as pedestrians, move throughout the street. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as La Rue Ville-ès-Martin in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral Coping After Bombardment]

Postcard of a photograph, taken from above, of the top of the coping of a large, stone cathedral, showing signs of significant damage to the roof, walls, facade, and decorative features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Reims Cathedral after bombardment in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: [1914..]

Location: 49.254136 4.034334

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Transatlantic Ocean Liner La Navarre]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, navy and red metal steam ship on the ocean. The ship has two steam stacks and a large flagpole. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the ship as a transatlantic ocean liner names La Navarre in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of the Law Courts in Tours, France]

Postcard of a photograph of a long, three-story, stone building with a pantheon-style overhang, supported by columns, at the front of the building and stairs leading down from the second floor to the ground level. A small, grassy park area with a small, octagonal pond and a robe fence sits across the street in front of the building. A few people and horse-drawn vehicles traverse the street. French and English text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the courts of law in Tou… more

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Diderot Battleship in Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large metal battleship, docked in a shipyard. There are dozens of sailors in uniform on the deck of the ship, and dozens of civilians line the dock to the left. Several buildings line the bank of the larger water channel in the background. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the ship as the Diderot, moored at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.

Date: 19uu

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

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