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[Postcard of Ruined Main Street in Sailly-Saillisel]

Postcard of a photograph of a long dirt street with the ruins of brick and wooden buildings on the left side. A few brick walls remain intact, and one building still has the wooden frame of its roof. A man in uniform is walking down the road at the right. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the street as the main street of Sailly-Saillisel, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of La Gare in Soissons, Aisne, France]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, three-story, stone building with multiple sections, which has fallen into disrepair. A large cobble-stone street intersection stretches out in front of the building, in which a man in uniform stands. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a station in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Town Hall and School in Sailly-Saillisel]

Postcard of a photograph of two men, one in uniform on the right and one in a sweater and beret on the left, standing and sitting among the ruins of a large brick building. The man in uniform is sitting with his back against the remains of a brick wall, while the man in the beret stands next to large wooden poles. Dead trees can be seen in the background and next to the building. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a town hall and school in Sailly-Saillisel, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, three-story stone building with spires. The building has suffered heavy damage, including crumbling features and missing parts of walls and the roof. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Reims Cathedral in Reims, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soissons Cathedral Ruins from Interior]

Postcard of a photograph of the interior of the main hall of a large stone cathedral, which has a large gaping hole in the left wall and smaller holes in the roof. A large pile of stone and wood rubble lays in the middle of the hall, with wooden benches pushed back out of the way. Some of the cathedral's tall windows are still intact. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as the Soissons Cathedral.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Remains of Roye Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of stone, wood, and brick buildings that have suffered heavy damage. Many of the buildings have been almost completely leveled, creating piles of wreckage, through which a few men in uniforms walk with shovels. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the town as Roye, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1917-03..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of French Soldiers at the Grand Palace]

Postcard of a photograph of soldiers in long coat uniforms, holding rifles on their shoulders, marching in lines through a city square. The soldiers are marching towards the right side of the square, past a large, ornate, stone monument with a cross at the top. The buildings surrounding the square are ornate and at least three stories. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the soldiers as French soldiers on parade near the Grand Palace in Noyon, Oise, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1917-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Château of Duchess Anne]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with a high stone wall and towers. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Duchess Anne's castle in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Jean des Vignes Abbey in Soissons, Aisne]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large stone abbey, as seen from inside a courtyard with overgrown grass and archways leading to a passage around the courtyard. The upper level of the abbey has significant damage, including large holes, crumbling edges, and missing decorative features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as St. Jean des Vignes in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Senegalian Sharpshooters in Marcourt]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of three men in dark uniforms holding bundles of sticks above their heads while facing a larger group of men in lighter uniforms. The two groups of men are standing in a wooded area, in front of a long, one-story metal building. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men in darker uniforms as Senegalian soldiers in Morcourt, Somme. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Waast Church Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large stone church building with a clock tower at the right side. The area around the building is filled with stone, metal, and wood rubble and other, smaller ruined buildings. A few dead trees still stand around the church. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the church as St. Waast Church in a suburban area of Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ruins in Aisne River]

Postcard of a photograph of workers in a river, using a floating wench crane to remove the stone, metal and wood debris from a large bridge. Horses pull carts across a smaller metal bridge above the workers. Other buildings line the river bank in the background. Printed text at the bottom identifies the river as Aisne River in Soissons, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soyecourt Church Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a man in uniform and a beret, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth, standing with his arms akimbo amidst a large pile of ruins from a stone and brick building. A few of the walls are still intact, but with heavy damage, including holes, cracks, and crumbling edges. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the remains of a church in Soyecourt, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Nantes Fountain]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornate fountain with various statues surrounded by a street with pedestrians and horse-drawn buggies. Five-story buildings line the street, which has tall metal lamps along it. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fountain in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral Coping After Bombardment]

Postcard of a photograph, taken from above, of the top of the coping of a large, stone cathedral, showing signs of significant damage to the roof, walls, facade, and decorative features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Reims Cathedral after bombardment in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Léger Chapel Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of the side of a large cathedral, with damage to its roof and one of its small towers. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as St. Léger Chapel and its seminary out-houses in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace in Reims After Bombardment]

Postcard of a photograph of a heavily damaged, three-story stone building with a large courtyard in the middle. The building, which is L-shaped, has gaping holes in the roofs and walls, crumbling features, and missing windows. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soissons Cathedral Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, gaping hole in a stone cathedral wall, with a stained glass window frame still hanging from one of the arches on the left. The rest of the wall has significant damage, including other holes, crumbling features, and missing decorative elements. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the Soissons Cathedral at the north side. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church in Tilloloy]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with towers at each corner. A large ditch, which has a bridge over it, curves past the building, and is surrounded by a large grassy field and wooded area. The building has some minor damage, including a missing tower spire, a missing roof, and crumbling features. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Tilloloy, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church and Cemetery Ruins in Vermandovillers, Somme]

Postcard of a photograph of large pile of stone, wood, and dirt wreckage with a few dead trees left standing. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the remains of a church and cemetery in Vermandovillers, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Herleville Church Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone church building with heavy damage to its walls, roof, and the wall bordering the churchyard. A man in uniform stands with his back against the outer wall, while a large pile of wooden beams lays in front of him. The church's outer wall has a small brick gatehouse next to the arched gateway. French text at the bottom of the postcard locates the church as in Herleville, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chapel St. Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large stone chapel with a circular window above, an arched wooden double-door entrance, and a facade with a statue at the top. French text on the postcard identifies the building as a chapel in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Peronne Cathedral Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large church building with a cobblestone street around the wreckage. A few walls of the church are still intact, as well as the large metal and glass windows, but much of the building is gone, including the roof. Across the street, on the left, a man in a dark uniform stands next to a large stone monument pedestal with a small park area. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a cathedral in Peronne, Somme, Hauts-de-France Region. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1917-03~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Paul's Chapel Ruins]

Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a stone building, with stone and metal rubble laying in heaps in front of the crumbling wall of the building. A man in uniform walks through the rubble towards the building's front door. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as St. Paul's Chapel between Soissons and Crouy in Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History