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Storage, between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
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Storage, between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Storage, between 1917 and c1920. The warehouse of the Army Quartermaster's Effects Bureau which managed the personal effects of soldiers who died in World War I. The Bureau was located in Hoboken, New Jersey and also had a warehouse in New York City. A worker with a large pot of ink and brush is writing a shipping address on a crate. One crate is addressed to "Mr. Charles T. Hopkins" of Wichita, Kansas and another crate is addressed to "Mr. Robert J. Davis" of Reading, Pennsylvania
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Address Bain News Service Photograph Collection Belongings Crate Crates Effect George Grantham Bain Personal Quartermaster Storage United States Army Us Army Warehouse Warehouses Armed Services Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Behind the Scenes - Unpacking Memories of World War I
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In this poignant photograph taken between 1917 and c1920, a worker at the Army Quartermaster's Effects Bureau in Hoboken, New Jersey meticulously writes shipping addresses on crates containing personal belongings of soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. The stark black-and-white image captures the quiet dedication of these workers as they process the effects of fallen comrades.
As we gaze upon this scene, we are reminded that behind every crate and address lies a story - one of sacrifice, loss, and remembrance. For each soldier's belongings held sentimental value for their families back home. The Bureau played a crucial role in managing these personal items, ensuring they reached the loved ones who needed them most.
This photograph serves as a powerful testament to the human toll of war and the selfless efforts of those working behind the scenes to honor America's fallen heroes. As we reflect on this moment from history, let us pay tribute not only to those who gave their lives but also to these unsung workers whose labor helped ease the pain of loss for countless families across our nation.
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