[Soldiers Waiting by a Dock]

Photograph of uniformed soldiers standing in front of small buildings on a waterfront. Tanks and trucks can be seen closer to the water in the background. The three buildings in the center and right side of the photo have pallets piled around them. The buildings on the left and right have signs that say "Embarkation and Ship Loading Control," while the central building has a sign that says "382nd Fort Battalion Smoking Area Autorisation de Fumer." An ocean liner with three smoking funnels can be seen in the background.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jean de Lattre Wearing Dress Uniform]

Photograph of Jean de Lattre wearing a dress uniform with metallic buttons, ribbons over his left breast pocket, and patches along his left shoulder. He is wearing a kepi hat with a thin brim.
Date: February 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers Gathered on the Promenade de Nuit]

Photograph of a group of uniformed soldiers gathered around a sign that says "Promenade de Nuit" and "Chateau d'If et la Corniche." A building in the background is obscured by the sign. A handwritten note on the reverse side of the photo says that the soldiers are leaving an excursion boat.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Île Rousseau in Geneva, Switzerland]

Postcard of Île Rousseau in Le Rhône in Geneva, Switzerland, with Pont du Mont-Blanc on the left, Pont des Bergues on the right, and Mount Blanc in the distance. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Genève - Ile J.-J. Rousseau et le Mont-Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the main facade of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale et terrasses. L.o.N. - The Main Facade and the Terraces," and text on the back says "Façade principale, au fond à gauche, bâtiment du Conseil."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Chaillot and Trocadéro Gardens]

Postcard of the Palace of Chaillot in Paris, France, two symmetrical buildings that form a semi-circle framing the Trocadéro Gardens and fountain.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Main Facade]

Postcard of the main facade of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale. L.o.N. - The Main Facade," and text on the back says "Bâtiment de l'Assemblée et galeries des salles de Commissions."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland]

Postcard of an aerial view of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S. d. N. - Le palais vu de l'ouest. L. o. N. - The Palace, from the West." Typed text on the back of the postcard says, "Au fond, Bibliothèque; à gauche, Bâtiment de l'Assemblée; à droite, Bâtiment du Conseil; au premier plan, Secrétariat."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of French Hotel]

Photograph of a soldier on a bike in front of a hotel in France. Signs on the building say "The Attractions" and "Hotel No. 2, United States Riv Rec Area."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postard of Luxembourg Scenes]

Postcard of three photos of Luxembourg, with the text "Souvenir de Luxembourg." The photos include a panorama of Luxembourg City, Le Palais Grand-Ducal, and Pont Adolphe.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Paris FFI Headquarters]

Photograph of a building on a busy street corner with a large circular sign that says "FFI," with text around the edges as well: "Exposition, Vers L'armee Nouvelle." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Paris, FFI Headquarters."
Date: [1943..1944]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Courtyard]

Postcard of the Secretariat Courtyard of the League of Nations building (Palace of Nations) in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Cour du Secrétariat. L.o.N. - The Secretariat Courtyard." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Le Secrétariat de la S.D.N., composé des fonctionnaires d'une cinquantaine de nationalités, travaille sous les ordres de M. J. Avenol, Secrétaire général."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Entrance]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations in Geneva Switzerland, with the entrance to the Assembly building prominent from across a field in the foreground. Typed notes on the front of the postcard say "S.d.N. - Entrée du bâtiment de l'Assemblée." and "L.o.N. - Entrance to Assembly building." Another typed note on the back of the postcard says "L'Assemblée vote le budget annuel de la Société et donne ainsi une direction général à ses travaux; c'est elle qui prononce l'admission de nouveaux Etats membres."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Trophy of Augustus (Le Trophée d'Auguste)]

Postcard of the Trophy of Augustus (Le Trophée d'Auguste) in La Turbie, France, the ruins of a monument with a rectangular base and pillars.
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of This Excursion

Map of an excursion starting in Nice, France, and continuing on Middle Corniche Road through La Turbie to Menton, and then back across the coast of the Mediterranean Sea through Monaco and Beaulieu back to Nice. These and other landmarks are labeled along the route. The map seems to be cut from a piece of paper, and parts typed tour information are on the back side.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pastoral Scene Mural in Palace of Nations]

Postcard of a mural depicting three women dancing with rakes in the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the post card says "S.d.N. - Scène champêtre. L.o.N. - Pastoral Scene." A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Salle de commission aménagée par les soins du Gouvernement de la Lettonie. Détail d'incrustation murale en bois."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Lutzelburg]

Postcard of Hotel Lutzelburg in Lutzelburg, France. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This was our office in Dec. 1944 and early Jan. 1945."
Date: [1944-12..1945-01]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bern, Switzerland Clock Tower (Zytglogge)]

Postcard of the clock tower (Zytglogge) in Bern, Switzerland. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Bern, Zeitglockensturm, Détail. Berne, La tour de l'horloge, détail." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard describes the functions of the clock: "The circle tells the hour. The ring with zodiac tells the phase of moon etc. Small sun is phase of sun (at III). 2 min. before hour - 1. Cock flaps wings and crows, 2. Joker rings hour in bells, 3. Bottom figures go around (changing of the guard), 4. Cock flaps wings and crows, 5. King turns hour glass over, opens mouth, 6. Lion on right turns head, 7. Cock flaps wings and crows, 8. Big figure on tower has hammer and goes through motions of hitting bell."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale et terrasses. L.o.N. - The Main Facade and the Terraces," and text on the back says "La S.D.N. comprend, en plus de la Société proprement dite, l'Organisation internationale du Travail (Genève), la Cour permanente de Justice Internationale (La Haye), l'Institut de Coopération Intellectuelle (Paris), etc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lutzelbourg, France]

Postcard of Lutzelbourg, France, seen from a mountain nearby. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Hotel Lutzelbourg, Propr. M. Dietzi. Cave et cuisine recommandées. Spécialité de la maison: Truites de la Zorn." A handwritten note also says "This is where I spent Christmas 1944."
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France]

Postcard of Hôtel de Ville seen from across Place Stanislas (Stanislas Square) in Nancy, France. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY. - Place Stanislas - Hôtel de Ville (côté Sud)."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, seen from above. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Le palais vu du sud. L.o.N. - The Palace from the South," and text on the back says "A droite, la Bibliothèque; au fond, le Bâtiment de l'Assemblée; plus à gauche, le Bâtiment du Conseil et le Secrétariat."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Geneva Water Fountain]

Postcard of the Geneva Water Fountain (Jet d'Eau) in Geneva, Switzerland, a fountain in La Rade lake. A long boat is visible in the foreground, with the buildings of Geneva and Mont Blanc in the background. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Genève, Le Jet d'Eau (90 m) et le Mont-Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Salle des Pas Perdus in Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Hall of Lost Steps in the Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Salle des Pas Perdus. L.o.N. - Assembly Lobby." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Salle ces Pas Perdus du Bâtiment de l'Assemblée, donnant su les terrasses, les jardins, le lac et, au fond, le Mont Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History