The Evolution of a Soldier | Manuscript | Wisconsin Historical Society

Manuscript

The Evolution of a Soldier

The Evolution of a Soldier | Manuscript | Wisconsin Historical Society
Four photographs with handwritten captions. The photograph at top left is a group portrait with a caption that reads: "Soon after reaching Waco, the 1st Wis. Cavalry became the 120th Field Artillery. The picture is of the burying of the yellow (cavalry) hat cord by one of the troops." The other three photographs represent a soldier in summer 1917, winter 1917 and spring 1919 captioned: "The evolution of a soldier."
DESCRIPTION
Four photographs with handwritten captions. The photograph at top left is a group portrait with a caption that reads: "Soon after reaching Waco, the 1st Wis. Cavalry became the 120th Field Artillery. The picture is of the burying of the yellow (cavalry) hat cord by one of the troops." The other three photographs represent a soldier in summer 1917, winter 1917 and spring 1919 captioned: "The evolution of a soldier."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:4458
Creation Date:circa 1917
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Frederic Sammond papers, 1917-1965
Genre:Manuscript
Original Format Type:manuscript
Original Format Number:PH 4036, album, p. 11
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Part of a scrapbook compiled by Charles F. Sammond for use in a history of the 120th Field Artillery's activities during World War I. Also see the Frederic Sammond Papers (Milwaukee SC 3 and Milwaukee SC 79).
SUBJECTS
Military training camps
Military uniforms
Soldiers
World War, 1914-1918
Men
Outdoor photography
Portrait photography
Portraits, Group

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