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[Monsieur and Madame Forrestre in a Garden]

Photograph of the elderly Monsieur and Madame Forrestre standing together in their garden on Rue Sauvage in Auffay, France. Monsieur Forrestre wears a flat cap, waistcoat, and pants while his wife wears a dark dress. Nathan Levine and Dan Melli billeted with the couple.
Date: November 19, 1944
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

[Photograph of Jardin Albert 1er]

Photograph of Jardin Albert 1er near the coast of the French Riviera in Nice, France. Typed text on the photo says "355_Nice_Jardin Albert 1er et Jetée Promenade."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France]

Photograph of Promenade des Anglais, between the beach and buildings of Nice, France. Typed text on the photo says "334_Nice_Le Quai des Etats-Unis."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hôtel de Ville Garden]

Postcard of a fountain in Hôtel de Ville Garden in Vitry-le-François, France, with Monument Carnot in the background. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place et Monument Carnot Le Jet d'eou et le Coure Léopold - Statue de Drouot."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France]

Postcard of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France. The photo is taken across the square, with the statue of Stanislas in the center and two buildings in the distance on either side of the statue. The building on the right is the Musée des Beaux-arts. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Place et Statue de Stanislas, A droite, le Musée de Peinture."
Date: [1944..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, as seen from Place de la Carrière, looking through the opening of an ornate gate. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Le Palais du Gouvernement, vu de la Place Carrière."
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France]

Photograph of Promenade des Anglais, a street on the beach in Nice, France, lined with buildings. Typed text on the photo says "Nice, La Promenade (Vue prise de la Jetée-Promenade).
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

[Photograph of Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France]

Photograph of Promenade des Anglais on the coast in Nice, France, lined with palm trees and buildings. Typed text on the photo says "212_Nice_ La Promenade et la Jetée Promenade."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

[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 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

[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 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

[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

[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

[Postcard of Pont Alexandre III and Esplanade des Invalides]

Postcard of Pont Alexandre III, over the Seine river, looking toward Esplanade des Invalides with Hôtel National des Invalides in the distance. Typed text below the photo says "Paris- Le Pont Alexandre III, et l'Esplanade des Invalides."
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History