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[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

[Postcard of Grand Hôtel du Lac]

Postcard of the Grand Hôtel du Lac in Vevey, Switzerland, with a Swiss flag flying from the roof. Typed text on the photo says "Vevey, Grand Hôtel du Lac."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palais du Gouvernement in Nancy, France]

Postcard of the Palais du Gouvernement in Nancy, France with an oval courtyard in front of it, taken from a nearby tower. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Hémicycle de la Carrière Palais du Gouvernement."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hôtel de Ville at Place Stanislas]

Postcard of Hôtel de Ville at Place Stanislas, seen from across the square, with the statue of Stanislas in the middle. The spires of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation are visible in the distance above the left side of the hotel. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place et Statue de Stanislas, L'Hôtel de Ville et la Cathédrale."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg]

Postcard of Adolphe Bridge (Pont Adolphe) in Luxembourg, a bridge over a series of parks at different levels in Vallée de la Pétrusse below.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Geneva, Switzerland]

Postcard of Geneva, Switzerland. The photo is taken from Square du Mont-Blanc on Quai du Mont-Blanc, looking across Le Rhône, with St. Pierre Cathedral visible in the distance. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Genève - Quai du Mont-Blanc et Tours de St-Pierre."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Le Palais du Louvre]

Postcard of Le Palais du Louvre in Paris, France, with the Arc de triomphe du Carrousel visible in the foreground in the courtyard, looking toward the main building of the Louvre Museum.
Date: [1944..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

[Photograph of Parade in France]

Photograph of a parade in France, with people marching and holding a banner that says "Comité National De L'Union de la Jeunesse Républicaine de France," which translates to "National Committee of the Union of the Republican Youth France."
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Basel Minster]

Photograph of Basel Minster, a cathedral in Basel, Switzerland. The building has twin spires and a diamond pattern on the tiled roof. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Münster - Bâle. La Cathédrale."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Rhein River]

Photograph of the Rhein River in Basel, Switzerland, with the silhouette of Basel Minster in the distance. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel - Bâle."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ile de la Cité]

Postcard of Ile de la Cité, an island in the middle of the Seine river in Paris, France. The towers of the Notre Dame Cathedral are visible above the horizon.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Nancy, France]

Postcard of the facade of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Nancy, France, with two towers on either side of a central, smaller tower. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - La Cathédrale."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stanislas Statue]

Postcard of the statue of Stanislas in the middle of Place Stanislas, with Hôtel de Ville in the background. Text on the statue says "A Stanislas, Le Bienfaisant La Lorraine Reconnaissante, 1831." A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Statue de Stanislas, Fronton de l'Hôtel de Ville."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland]

Photograph of Basel Minster and surrounding buildings next to the Rhein River in Basel, Switzerland. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Deutschrittergarten und Münster Bâle. La Cathédrale."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Nice, France]

Photograph of the coast of Nice, France, seen from a mountain overlooking the city and sea. Typed text on the photo says "229_Nice Vue prise du Chateau."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Gate of Spalen]

Photograph of the Gate of Spalen (Spalentor) in Basel, Switzerland. The gate is a structure with two towers on either side of a pointed middle section. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Spalentor - Bâle. La Tour de 'Spalen.'"
Date: [1941..1945]
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 Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation in Nancy, France]

Postcard of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation, taken from one of the gates of Place Stanislas looking down Rue Maurice Barres toward the building. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Rue Maurice-Barrès et la Cathédrale Une des grilles de Jean Lamour."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Place Stanislas]

Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. An elaborate fence with arches and lamps is in the foreground, with Opéra national de Lorraine and Grand Hotel De La Reine visible on the other side of the square. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place Stanislas - Le Théâtre et le Grand Hôtel. Une des grilles de Jean Lamour."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Rhein Bridge]

Photograph of a bridge over the Rhein river in Basel, Switzerland, with buildings along the bank of the river. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Mittlere Rheinbrücke - Bâle. Pont du milieu."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hôtel de Ville at Place Stanislas]

Postcard of Hôtel de Ville in Place Stanislas, with people milling around the square. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place Stanislas - Hôtel de Ville et Préfecture."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History