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Photograph, unidentified soldiers
Polar Bear Photographs
Introductory Materials
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World War I (Polar Bear Expedition)
The World War I series pertains to McKenzie's service as a member of the Polar Bear Expedition during the last months of the First World War. Largely photocopies of materials still in family possession, this series includes correspondence to family members and a diary of his experiences. There is also some original material in this series such as postcard views of Russia and an accumulation of pamphlets and newspaper clippings. Also included are a group photo of the 339th Infantry taken July 14, 1919 at Camp Devens, reunion photos and portraits of McKenzie and others.
Godfrey J. Anderson papers, Undated
1 volume (86 pages)
World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps
XIV. World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs, U.S. Signal Corps.
The David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, World War I Polar Bear Expedition Photographs consist of 193 gelatin silver prints produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Allied Forces' Polar Bear Expedition in Russia from 1918-1919. Most photographs have annotations on the back with identifying information for individuals and locations pictured. The U.S. Army, 339th Infantry Regiment is heavily represented in these images. Scenes depicted include interior and exterior shots of military buildings and Russian villages, soldiers engaging in various tasks and recreational activities, and transportation via pony-led sleighs. Of note are photographs of funerals for fallen soldiers, soldiers preparing to depart from England and Scotland to Russia, soldiers receiving medals for bravery as well as images of Russian citizens and Sami people.