World War I Military Operations

Photos depicting military and industrial activities during World War I, including tar melting, inspections, and shipbuilding at various plants.

Interior of Carriage Machine Shop in the Ordnance Repair Shops in Mehune-sur-Yevre, France. The image shows a sectional view of the shop with machinery already installed. Taken on August 31, 1918, by Cl.M. McLaughlin. Released by A.E.F. Censor on November 22, 1918. image number 27828, A.D. Notes issued by C.A.D. (50 words)

A Hall-Scott aeroplane engine being manufactured by the Hall-Scott Motor Car Co. in San Francisco, California. The photo was taken on September 12, 1918. This image is subject 27011 of the Photographs of American Military Activities during World War I. It was intended for official use only.

Scene at Cramp's Ship Yards in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph shows the shipyards during World War I. This particular image is cataloged as 111-SC-1924 and was taken by Red in 1919 according to the notes on the photo.

Interior and exterior views of the TCLCUL (unknown abbreviation) plant, taken on February 6, 1919, by photographer N.A. Combs. The photograph shows a light oil separator. Approved by the M.I.D. Censor on February 19, 1919. Additional information is not provided. (50 words)

Motor Truck Repair and Reception Park. Interior view of shed depicting a truck being repaired. Visible in the image is a welding job in progress. The photograph is numbered 61,998 and was taken by the Signal Corps. It was received with the description "Motor Truck Reception and Repair Shop."

Sheet metal workers at Saunders Trade School in Yonkers, NY, using shearing tools. This photograph was taken during World War One and is numbered 58942 AU. It is a part of the collection of photographs documenting American military activities.

American soldiers in World War One operating an American Standard Metal Products Corporation machine at Paulsboro, New Jersey. Lt. Lubbe can be seen overseeing the operation. The machine is a P.D.F. Mark V fuse body machine. Date of the photograph is December 31, 1918.

Workers at a shipyard in the United States, photographed in December 1917 during World War I. The image shows young men involved in shipbuilding, a critical industry during the war effort. The photograph was taken by Captain G.K. Dawson and released to the C.P.I. Laboratory for labor-related purposes.

Forest Fire Equipment: Fire Trucks - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

View of a factory, c. 1889 - in or before 1899 photomechanical print AustriaGermany paper factory in landscape

This photograph shows the repair and machine shops at Camp Holabird in Maryland during World War One. The image depicts a warehouse on the west side of the camp, with a steel overhead conveyor visible. The photograph was taken on July 29, 1919, by photographer Sot. Joe Hitz.S.C.

Soldiers from the 12th Company, 20th Engineers, work at a saw mill in Camp Ployres, Bordeaux, France during World War I. The photograph, taken on August 27, 1918, provides a view of the saw mill where men performed their duties. No further details are given about the A.E.P. cens or when the photo was issued.

In this photograph taken in 1919, a worker is cleaning up a brazing job on airplane parts in order to remove roughness. The image captures a crucial aspect of airplane production during World War One, showcasing the attention to detail and the precision required in constructing metal components for aircrafts.

Pulp and Paper Mills - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

View of the factories in Lower Oakland, United States, 1934 photograph Oakland baryta paper. cardboard gelatin silver print factory-building Oakland

Cases of cigarettes at the P. Lorillard Tobacco Company's 71st Street plant in New York City are seen ready for shipment to France, as part of military activities during World War One. The photograph was taken in 1919 by the photographer Red and is numbered 111-SC-42024.

View of a workshop in the paper factory of Godin in Hoi, Unknown, c. 1901 - In or Before 1906 photomechanical print How paper workshop-interior. paper (writing material) How

Medical supplies are seen stored in Warehouse No. 108-C at the Medical Supply Depot No. 2, near Gievre, Loire et Cher, France. This image was taken on January 31, 1919, by photographer Sot. J. W. Crunelle. The supplies were intended to be issued for medical purposes.

American soldiers and engineers building a railroad bridge over the Loire River in Nevers, France during World War I. The bridge was constructed by the 23rd and 16th Engineers to ensure transportation and supply lines for the troops. Photo taken by Pvt. Campbell on October 18, 1918.

Cpl. Tyrell is pictured working in the sign painting shop at Camp Hollabird in Baltimore, MD during World War One. The photograph was taken on January 25, 1919, and was released by the censor on February 1, 1919. This image is numbered 36051 in the collection.

"Sgt.G. Ryden of S.C. captured a photograph on March 12, 1919, showing the ration board in use at the Q.M. Depot in Gievres. The board, consisting of squares and indicators, accurately displays the number of rations and ration components in each warehouse. It serves as a perpetual inventory system for the depot's stores."

Caption: "Telephone installations at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, KY. The image shows a wire chief's room with 03 number relay frames, as captured by an S.C.S photographer on 4-2-19. This photograph is part of the record notations of 43194 taken on 1-22-19."

A channel dredge at Langley Field, Hampton, Virginia in November 1917. The dredge was used for construction work purposes. This photograph, labeled 111-SC-3502, was taken by photographer RECO and taken on Nov. 1917. The image demonstrates the machinery used for channel dredging at Langley Field.

This photograph, titled 111-SC-1788, is taken by photographer Reed 488. It features the Staten Island Shipyards during World War One. The image captures the shipbuilding activities at the shipyards and is marked with the identification symbol GH. Additional notes suggest the photograph carries issue number 788.

Students at the S.A.T.C. Oswego Normal School in Oswego, New York learning carpentry skills while constructing barracks during World War One.

Photograph of steel furnaces at the Minnesota Steel Plant in Duluth, Minnesota during World War One. The image captures the industrial activities and production of steel for wartime purposes. Photographer Lieutenant G.N. Jacleson took this image as part of documenting American military activities.

Wachusett Department, Hydroelectric Power Plant, section through gate chamber showing pipe connections (engineering plan), Mass., ca. 1911 , waterworks, hydroelectric power plants, engineering maps

Baling process at Operations Base Section Plant in New York. The final step involves sewing the top of the bale. The photograph was taken on April 14, 1919 by Lt. Lyon, S.C. The image is assigned the number 47182 and was released with issued notes.

Silk being manufactured at the Schwarzenback, Huber & Co. Plant in New York City. The image shows the process of weaving silk on fast-running American silk looms. This photograph was taken on April 18, 1919.

A loading crane at Love Field in Dallas, Texas during World War One. This photograph was taken on December 6, 1918 and is part of the collection of American military activities. Please note that this image is not for publication, for official use only, and is copyright protected.

Image shows Pvt. W. J. Miller and women workers engaged in electric spot welding at American Tube Company in Cleveland, Ohio during World War I. The photograph captures the importance of women workers in ordnance plants. Censored and approved for release by the Military Intelligence Division.

This photograph, taken in March 1918, shows a strut generator with the designation WUNDER 6029 D.M.A., located in Washington D.C. The image was captured by the photographer assigned to the Department of Military Activities. The strut generator appears to be in working order, and it is labeled with the designation C SYMBOL AU NOTES, 36029.

A black and white photograph depicting the Staten Island Shipyards during World War One. The image captures the shipbuilding activities taking place at the shipyards during this period. The photo is credited to photographer RECO (Unknown), and was issued as part of the Photographs of American Military Activities collection.

Image shows a radiator in the process of construction during airplane production in December 1917. The photograph was released to the C.P.I (Committee of Public Information) under the subject of "Airplane Production" and is marked with the signature of the Signal Corps.

A photograph taken in January 1919 at Camp Holabird, Baltimore, MD, showcasing the crating of a US truck. The image shows an outdoor view of several trucks being prepared for shipping or storage. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps photographer and received the description and issued symbol "H HOTE 35531 3-0".

Soldiers loading iron ore from pockets at the Northern Ore Docks in Duluth, Minnesota during World War I. Taken by photographer Lienz E.N. E.H. Jackone on December 17, 1917. Image number 111-SC-1335 from the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

A female worker in an airplane factory working on a small metal fitting, which is an essential component in the production of single planes. This photograph was taken in December 1917 and was released to the Committee on Public Information.

Soldiers working in the machine shop at Love Field in Texas, 1918.

"Woman working in an airplane factory during World War I. The photograph was taken in 1919, in Washington, D.C. The image is part of the 111-SC series, and the photographer's record indicates REC 1919. The woman seen here is actively involved in the production of planes. This photo depicts the important role women played in the war effort."

A group of Caterpillar tractors manufactured by Holt Mfg. Co., in Peoria, Illinois, and Stockton, California. The photo was taken at Shafter, Texas in the Big Bend District during World War One. The image is marked as official use only and is associated with the Q.M.C.

View of the railroad bridge under construction at Nevers Cut Off in France during World War One. The photograph was taken by Pvt. Campbell, S.C. on October 18, 1918. It shows the steel work of the bridge and was approved by the A.E.P. censor.

Fire Department of Montoir warehouse freight yards in St. Nazaire, France. Four chemical wagons are mounted on railroad hand cars and pulled to points of need by motor-driven hand cars. Photo taken by cpl. A.Q. Smith on April 8, 1919. Q.M.C. Base Section #1.

"Open end of steam pipe being used for bending wood at Wilbur Wright Aviation Field, Fairfield, Ohio, on April 8, 1918. This photograph, taken by Corp. J.O. McDonnell, was received from Commander-in-Chief of Wilbur Wright Field on July 11, 1918."

Bldg 74 construction looking south , Armories, Ordnance industry, Building construction, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Piles of harness leather in Warehouse M5, taken by Sgt. Gray on April 12, 1919. The photograph has a hoved number taken on April 10, 1919. This picture captures the neatly stacked piles of harness leather in Section G of the warehouse.

Warehouse M1 at Pier 78 storing barrels of soap chips for overseas shipment during World War One. The photograph was taken on April 10, 1919, by Sgt. Gray. The description states that there are a total of 30 barrels of AP chips stored in the warehouse. There is also a note issuing the shipment with a reference number of 9847252.

Fittings for side pan at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas during World War One. Poplar strips, measuring half an inch thick, are secured to longerons using metal bands that wrap around the strip longeron. Metal hooks are attached to these strips, fitting into the eye of the side pan. A retaining rod is then threaded through the hooks when the side pan is in place. This image is not for publication, for official use only.

Exterior view of an operation at the West end of Building "A" in the New Army Supply Base, Brooklyn, N.Y. A power crane is shown in operation, unloading a carload of bridge steel. Photograph taken on 7/23/19 by Sgt. Steiniger, S.C. This image captures the supply base and depot in action.

A portable machine shop being used for maintenance and repairs on motor vehicles during World War One. This machine shop would have been essential for ensuring that vehicles were kept in working order and ready for deployment in military operations.

View of the exterior of Eberts Field in Lonoke, Arkansas. The image shows a terminal pole for the commercial trunk lines of the S.W.Bell Telephone Company. These lines transport underground cables from the pole to the switchboard. Photograph taken on February 24, 1919.

Inmates at an unidentified location are spending their time making toys, ships, ornaments, boxes, and other items. In this photograph, John Haack, Henry Backens, and Paul Ressel can be seen working together to build a small steamer. The photograph was taken on April 13, 1919, by Sgt. Ray R. Tyrell, S.C.

Men and women working together in a munitions plant in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, during World War I. This photo captures the collaborative effort in producing ammunition at the site. Its official number is 7019, with photographer recognition given to RECO.

Interior view of the axle repair shop at Motor Truck Reception and Repair Park during World War One. This shop, identified as NUMBER 61,971 Signal Corps, served as a hub for fixing and maintaining military vehicles. The image captures the organized and efficient set-up of the repair facility.

Crude Products: Bolts and Handicraft - Georgia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Men working in a radio station at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas during World War I. They are responsible for maintaining communication with bombing machines through wireless technology. Please note that this photograph is not authorized for publication and is intended for official use only.

A portable machine shop being used for motor vehicle repairs during World War One.

Cpl. Lubatty captured this photograph on December 26, 1918, at the Aviation Section, U.S.A. Salvage Dump near Paris, France. The image shows a large pile of various metal parts used in the construction of airplanes, giving an idea of the quantity and variety of materials involved in this process. Photo reference: 111-SC-37972.

"Interior and exterior views of the Touloul plant, showing tanks. The photograph was taken by A. Combs on February 6, 1919 and received on February 15, 1919. It is labeled as number 18 in the collection. The photograph was censored and approved by the Military Intelligence Division censor on February 19, 1919."

American soldiers in World War One constructing asbestos and concrete barracks in Gievres, France. The barracks, measuring 20 x 100 feet, were built to accommodate military personnel during the war. This photograph was taken by Pvt. J. Beach in February 1919.

A wood working room in the Q.M. building in New York City. The room number is Signal. Corpn RECO 64,436. This description was issued and the photo was taken for documentation purposes. The symbol Q.M. BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY is also mentioned. Additional notes include CE P 9064436.

View in Sanitary Fair 19th Century Mathew Brady, Quartermaster, and Other Civil War Photographs

Interior of a machine room with an exhibition of Skoda, Anonymous, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Prague paper machines; parts of machines; tools and appliances. interior ~ representation of a building

Exhibition of the Stollwerck firm in the world exhibition in Antwerp; Section de l'Allemagne. .

Women working on a drill press in an ordnance plant during World War I. This photograph, taken in 1918 by photographer Lincoln Motor Co. of Detroit, Michigan, showcases the important role women played in military activities during the war. The image is mounted on a photographic mounting card with the reference number 35749.

Soldiers actively working to stack pyramidal tents inside warehouse M3, Pier 78 using the hand method of handling and piling goods. This photograph was taken on April 10, 1919, by Sgt. Gray, 8.C. photographer and received on April 17, 1919. The image highlights the organized efforts of the workforce.

Workers at the St. Lawrence Bridge Co., LTD., in Montreal, P.Q., are seen producing shells during World War One. The storage yard contains a total of 54,000 shell forgings. This photograph was taken on December 10, 1918. Official usage only.

How the hose fire spray and pump should be stored in the fire spray house after use, ca. 1750, 1880 - 1882 print A performance how the hose fire spray and pump should be stored in the fire spray house after use. Used in the instruction on the correct use and storage of the hose fire sprayers, ca. 1750. is one of the incentives at the fire spray book by Jan van der Heyden. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving fire-extinguishing equipment

American soldiers are seen here working on the construction of the Squantum Bridge in Squantum, Massachusetts. The photograph was taken on November 15, 1917, and is part of the collection of photographs capturing American military activities during World War One.

Workers at the Hog Island Plant during World War One labor diligently to contribute to wartime manufacturing efforts. This photograph, taken in December 1917, shows the dedication and commitment of individuals involved in the production of war-related supplies. It is a prime example of the industrial and labor activities facilitated by Hog Island Plant during the war.

The photograph depicts batteries in the main switchboard room of telephone installations at Fort Riley, Kansas during World War I. This image was taken by a photographer on April 2, 1919 and is identified by the number 43148. Notes indicate that it was issued on February 8, 1919.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Arizona. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Anefo photo collection. Technic. Power plant. 1945

Merchant Marine crews load coal onto barges, an essential task for keeping the ships powered during World War One. The activity displayed in the image highlights the vital role of the Merchant Marine in delivering supplies and materials to troops and maintaining logistical support.

Installation Voor de Productie Van Etherische Oliorn; Manufacture of essential oils in the Factory Brat of Janousk in Karline ..

Image: The photograph shows a group of women working in the manufacturing department of the Naval Aircraft Factory at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during World War I. The women, known as the "Sunder Au Girls," are seen assembling the first wing panel.

This image shows a storage room in the Baggage Rooms of the Port of Embarkation in Hoboken, New Jersey. It is specifically the Lost Baggage Subsection with the subject number 53623. The image was taken on May 31, 1919, and features a view of the room and the storage compartments.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Wisconsin. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

LA - Southwest Pass. Southwest Pass Light Station, Louisiana. View of the wharf from on top the shell pile; on the left in the foreground, a pile of bricks, the condenser boiler and cistern, Sup't's office. In the distance, the steamboat "Early Bird" which had come into the bayou for a harbor. On the right,, in the foreground, the incline of the side track. Under the right hand corner of the wharf is placed the steam-drum, immersed in the bayou, under near side of the wharf is seen the steampipe leading from the boiler to this drum - under the spur gear of the crane is seen the point of the bayou where it turned to the NW.

2,400,000 lbs. capacity tension-compression testing machine , Ordnance industry, Armories, Machinery, Ordnance testing, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

2,400,000 lbs. capacity tension-compression testing machine , Ordnance industry, Armories, Machinery, Ordnance testing, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Hoogoven from an iron factory in Kladno, Anonymous, c. 1890 - in or before 1895 photomechanical print Kladnopraag paper exterior of industrial structures, factories. blast-furnace

"Sgt. G. Ryden stands at one end of Flour Warehouse No. 558B in Gievres, France. This warehouse was one of 21 used to store flour, sugar, beans, and rice during World War One. As of November 11, 1918, there was enough flour in this warehouse to supply 100 divisions for 45 days."

Creditul Minier Oil Plant, Ploesti, Rumania-Pipe from which photo was taken and section in front of it are parts of new bubble tower for primary distillation which Germans moved in, hoped to get installed.

Garages under construction at Camp Alfred Vail, Little Silvin, New Jersey. This photograph was taken by M de Berri on January 29, 1918. The image is part of a collection of photographs of American military activities during World War One. It was released by the War Office on February 16, 1918.

Interior with employees of the Machinefabriek van Gebroeders Stork & Co, Anonymous, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photomechanical print Hengelomaker: Haarlem paper collotype factory-building. factory-interior, machine shop

Steel matting is stacked up until needed in the construction of runways at a base in Maison Blanche, Algeria. January 1943.

Wood Utilization. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wood Utilization. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Farmers mowing grain with scythe, Désiré Declercq, c. 1893 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print Geraardsbergen paper agricultural implements: scythe. farmers

Photo collection Government information service. Giant, iron rod to put stones in place; Dike workers tools. undated

Brussels - Sort & Packaging Goedang der Rubber, Anonymous, 1925 photograph Interior with female employees in the sorting and packaging department of the rubber factory on the Brussels plantation. With label with caption under the photo. Part of the photo album about the Brussels and Pernantian plantations of the Sumatra Caoutchouc Maatschappij on the east coast of Sumatra in the years 1910-1935. East Sumatra photographic support gelatin silver print (non-fruit) products of plants or trees: rubber. plantation. workshop-interior. working class, labourers - AA - women East Sumatra

Soldiers making chocolate bars for the military in December 1918. The bars, manufactured by Knickerbocker Chocolate Co. in New York City, were designed to provide nourishment and strength to the fighting men. The bars were wrapped in packaging labeled "Sportsman's vanilla Chocolate Bracer."

N.N., cast steel factory Friedrich Krupp, Essen: view 21 cm siege gun, installation in the battery. Photo on cardboard, 46.9 x 61.8 cm (including scan edge). Architecture Museum of the Technical University of Berlin Inv. No. f 9829. N.N. : Gussstahlfabrik Friedrich Krupp, Essen

Pulp & Paper Mills - Abandoned Pulp/Paper Mill. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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