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WWI Memorabilia

1914-1919
 

Liberty War Scrapbook

Dallas, Texas National Nurse Mrs. Willie Maye/Mae B. Hunter began a Liberty War Scrapbook as she was sent into international service. References and clippings are associated with Baylor Christian Hospital, stations in Germany, the Harden School and the American Red Cross. 

Includes period programme for "Folies Bergere" featuring Shirley Kellogg, maps of evac hospital in Germany, plus officially sealed identification documents and Bureau of Nursing Services forms from the American Red Cross.

Willie Mae's scrapbook covers from May 1916 through her return to the US aboard USS George Washington from Brest, France.in 1919. Sometimes listed and Miss or Mrs. and documents differ on the spelling of her middle name as Maye and Mae.
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Doughboy Helmet

Steel helmet, U.S., Model 1917

During the war, the steel helmets worn by the Doughboys were unadorned. 

Unit insignia were the first objects painted on helmets, but this was rare before the cessation of hostilities due to the concern that the enemy would gain information from seeing the insignia. But after the guns were silenced, the Doughboy artists got busy with painted insignia, itinerary, maps, pseudo-camouflage, and battle scenes. 

Some painted helmets were done on commission for American soldiers by German prisoners of war.

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Cards & Postcards

Entire section to be added soon.
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If you have items of national interest, potential donors of World War I historical objects, documents, artwork, photographs 
and the like should contact:

Doran Cart, Museum Curator, (816) 888-8120,dcart@theworldwar.org
Jonathan Casey, Museum Archivist, (816) 888-8121,jcasey@theworldwar.org

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