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[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

[Lighthouse by a Large Building]

Photograph of a lighthouse that rises in front of a large multi-story building. The lighthouse has three circles carved on both visible sides of its top and ornate shield designs on its base. Streetlights are visible to the left of the lighthouse.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Transportation Corps Welcoming Boat]

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Partially Sunken Ship in a Harbor]

Photograph of a ship that has been partially destroyed and sunken into a harbor. It's listing steeply to its port side. Buildings line the waterfront of a city behind the ship. A sign is partially visible to the left in the foreground.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bridges Over a River]

Photograph of a pair of bridges crossing a river that runs beside a railroad track. The foremost bridge is a low stone footbridge, while a larger bridge in the background has been partially destroyed.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Damaged German Houses]

Photograph of a row of partially destroyed German houses. The buildings are over three stories tall, and the foremost building is surrounded by scaffolding.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Military Camp]

Photograph of rows of similarly shaped buildings at a military camp. Snow covers the ground and the roofs of many of the buildings, though vehicle tracks cross the field.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Obelisk]

Photograph of a memorial obelisk standing in front of two buildings. The obelisk has a base carved with sculptures of dogs.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier Standing with a Sign for the Ammer River]

Photograph of a uniformed soldier standing beside a sign for the Ammer River that has the number 23 on its top. A forest is visible in the background. The soldier is wearing glasses and a garrison cap.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Farmhouse in Nattheim, Germany]

Photograph of a farmhouse in Nattheim, Germany, that was used to house American soldiers. The farmhouse to the right has two stories, two chimneys, a steeply gabled roof, and a large double door to the right. A smaller house stands to the left. A wagon is parked to the left of a fenced area in front of both houses, while a jeep is parked to the right. Three children can be seen standing in front of the fence, and a woman stands with a bicycle to the lower right of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[William Hahn Standing by an Army Bus]

Photograph of William Hahn standing by the rear of an army bus. He is wearing a dress uniform and garrison cap.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Horizontal and Parallel Bars]

Photograph of a set of horizontal and parallel bars in a field with shrubs nearby.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Waterfront of Geneva, Switzerland]

Photograph of Lake Geneva and a waterfront area in Geneva, Switzerland. Tall, thin buildings line the wharf, which has a number of moored boats.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Waterfront of a European City]

Photograph of the waterfront of a European city. Tall buildings appear along the coast by a group of boats.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[European Port Facilities]

Photograph of the port area of a European city. Buildings can be seen along the waterfront, and several cranes can be seen on the left.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Truss Bridge in Front of a Church]

Photograph of damaged truss bridge that crosses a river. A railroad track runs along in the foreground with trees nearby. The bridge crosses a river and partially obscures a church steeple.
Date: [1944..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

[Soldier on Bicycle in Front of "Le Monument du Centenaire"]

Photograph of a uniformed soldier standing with a bicycle in front of a statue titled "Le Monument du Centenaire." The statue stands atop an ornate pillar that has statues of people carved around its case. The figure at the top of the pillar is a winged woman with her hand extended upward.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers in Various States of Undress]

Photograph of soldiers in various states of dress in a clearing between a forest and tall shrubs. Articles of clothing can be seen scattered in the branches of shrubs in the foreground and background. A fully dressed soldier in a camouflage uniform and helmet walks from the right.
Date: Summer 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Soldiers Gathered Outside of the May-Get-Inn] (open access)

[Soldiers Gathered Outside of the May-Get-Inn]

Newspaper clipping that features a photograph of a large group of soldiers standing in front of a wide building that has the words "May-Get-Inn" written on a banner on its side. The reverse side of the clipping features images of a city arranged around a canal, as well as a partial photograph of a man with juggling pins. The city in this photograph is believed to be Marseilles, France.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Waterfront of Geneva, Switzerland]

Photograph of a large stone building that rests at the top of a long and wide stairway that is full of people. Two columns with statues at their base flank the top of the stairway.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Piers of New York City]

Photograph of piers of New York City as seen from aboard a ship. The deck of the ship is visible in the foreground. A rope wall and then a metal wall line the deck. Piles of rope can be seen on deck, as well as taut ropes that are attached to objects off-camera. Two long piers are visible behind the rope wall, and trees can be seen in the distance behind them. "Welcome Boat" is written on the reverse side of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[William Hahn Standing by an Army Bus]

Photograph of William Hahn standing by the rear of an army bus. He is wearing a dress uniform and garrison cap. A group of people can be seen in the background behind a jeep.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Horse-Drawn Carts by Businesses]

Photograph of businesses lining a sidewalk. Two horses are hitched to wagons by the road, and the horse on the right has a feed bag strapped to its face. Two men with their backs turned to the camera are visible behind the left wagon.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History