Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Levinson Image Collection |
Object ID |
IA.LEV.2022.02-029 |
Accession Number |
2021.006 |
Title |
Anti-Tank Guns in Action |
Date |
02/03/1942 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1942 |
Description |
Postcard featuring soldiers operating anti-tank guns during drill exercise at Fort Ord's training grounds. Caption under photo reads "Anti-Tank Guns in Action, Fort Ord, California". Published by W.M. Smith, San Francisco, California. Backside: Letter from Richard, a soldier at Fort Ord, to Miss Reynolds, who is from New York. The letter is postmarked on February 3rd, 1942. It reads "Dear Miss Reynolds: It is about time I dropped you a line. Hope you are well. Remember me to all. I am now starting at Fort Ord which is very large. There are about 40,000 men here waiting to sail. Will drop you a line again soon. Sincerely, Richard" |
Print Size |
5.5x3.5 |
Search Terms |
Fort Ord Anti-Tank Guns Artillery Training Weaponry Weapons Soldiers Postcard Letter Richards Reynolds |