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"After our Work is Done," Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Five soldiers grouped around a seated man playing guitar.
"Charge!" - Strenuous exercise, Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
A line of soldiers running on open ground. Postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on July 5, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
"Everybody Happy Here - Visitors Welcome
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A group of soldiers, one playing guitar, with three women present, two boys, and a dog.
"Getting into Form" - healthful exercises
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A group of soldiers, with hats on the ground and arms extended, get a dose of "healthful exercises [-] our daily program."
"Headquarters Troops" - National Army, Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
A group of 27 soldiers, 10 seated and 17 standing behind, with a barracks in the background. Postmarked Rockford IL Grant Branch on August 25, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
"Hospital Unit" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Two-story structure flying a US flag and a medic cross flag, with several men out front and an ambulance parked to one side on the right.
"Hospital Units"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A long, two-story building flying the US flag and a red cross flag, with a medic vehicle parked outside.
"Husky Huskers Husking" (Kitchen Police)
Four soldiers on "KP" duty, shucking corn.
"Maj. Gen. Barry's Quarters" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
A large house with a wrap-around porch in the ample shade of several trees with other camp buildings in the background (right).
"Mess Line"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. With two men conversing in the background, a group of soldiers, two abreast, apparently march toward a meal. "Simple, but wholesome food is supplied to…
"Mess Line" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
With two men conversing in the background, a group of soldiers, two abreast, apparently march toward a meal. "Simple, but wholesome food is supplied to Uncle Sam's soldiers." This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on January 24, 1918 at 6:00 PM.
"News from Home always Welcome"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Pictured is a group of five soldiers reading a newspaper with tents in the background.
"News from Home" Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Five soldiers view a newspaper titled "Home News" with the headline, "Officials See Possibility of Peace." On back: "I am thinking of you, / While you are far away. / And am eagerly watching / for that home-coming day."
"On Review", Camp Grant, Ill.
Groups of marching soldiers. On back: "A battalion of Camp Grant trainees passes in review on one of the camp's two spacious drill fields. In addition to their training for service with ambulance, collecting, clearing, station hospital and general…
"On Review", Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts soldiers marching in units on a field with barracks in the background.
"Orders to Leave," Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Soldiers in front of barracks rolling tents and preparing gear. On back: "Banner and badge and name alone / At our President's call we tender, / The loyal truth that guards our land / Will keep, and - No Surrender!"
"Orders to Leave"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Men are outside their barracks, folding tents, preparing for departure.
"Our First Lesson" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
This card depicts crouching soldiers aiming their rifles. On back: "We are drilling every day, / For that land so far away, / To defend our country true / To represent Red, White and Blue." Postmarked from Rockford IL on April 25, 1919 at 2:00 PM.
"Our First Lesson" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
A throng of kneeling soldiers aiming their rifles. On back: "We are drilling every day, / For that land so far away, / To defend our country true / To represent Red, White and Blue."
"Plenty of Bread Here," Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Two men in a truck unload loaves of bread to men waiting to carry them in. On back: "We boys march to the tap of the drum / And our hearts are very light. / We're fighting for a noble cause / A cause both just and right."
"Post Office" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Several men stand in front of the long building designated as the camp's post office. Postmarked Rockford IL Camp Grant Branch on October 4, 1918 at 9:00 AM.
"Recreation - It's lots of fun dancing." Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Soldiers stepping and dancing while one of them provides music on a violin. Postmarked Rockford IL Grant Branch in July 1918.
"Recreation - It's lots of fun dancing"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. A semi-circle of smiling men, many kicking up one leg, while one soldier provides music on his fiddle.
"Retreat", Camp Grant, Ill.
Showing a marching band in front of a flagpole. On back: "Saluting Old Glory at Camp Grant, Illinois, is the Medical Department Replacement Center's military band. On this spot the cannon's thundering report is the signal for the raising of the flag…
"Review" - Camp Grant, Ill.
Holding rifles, lines of soldiers in front of a building watch a military band in the forefront.
"Rookies carrying their bedding to Barracks" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Soldiers in front of a barracks building watching another group carrying their bulky bundles. Postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on March 11, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
"Rookies washing mess tins" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Men waiting their turn to clean their plates and cups in a wash tub.
"Sawing Wood for the Cook" - Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
With a pile of wood to the left, one soldier holds a piece of wood while two others use a two-handed saw to cut it.
"Slum" in the making, Camp Grant, ILL.
Shows four members of a mess kitchen's staff at a field maneuver on the military reservation at Camp Grant, Illinois. Postmarked from Rockford IL with an indiscernible date.
"Strike One" - Baseball and other good sports
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Depicted are a group of men playing baseball and another group as spectators. "Baseball and other good sports for recreation and muscle building."
"Target Practice - Ready! Aim! Fire!"
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Depicts a group of soldiers, rifles ready - down on one knee - aiming.
332 Field Artillery Exchange, Camp Grant, Ill.
Men standing around a counter that bears the signs "Soda Department" and "Empty Bottles Here."
A Camp Grant Building
A Camp Grant building during World War II. The room is filled with maps, as well as a couch, desk with periodicals, and table and chairs.
A Camp Grant Performer
A performer in military uniform sings at the microphone at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Five women in polka dot dresses dance on stage. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Soldiers in uniform dance with young women in civilian clothing. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Dance at Camp Grant
Soldiers in uniform dance with young women in civilian clothing. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Doctor at Camp Grant
The head doctor at Camp Grant (far left) presents a man with a new uniform. It may be a promotion. Two other men in military uniforms look on.
A Modern U.S. Army Camp
With tents in the background, soldiers march on the grounds in front.
A popular place - refreshments at Canteen, Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL
Soldiers relaxing outside and underneath the portico of a building labeled "Regimental Exchange."
A portion of the Camp
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. This picture depicts rows of long buildings; "each barrack is 43 by 140 feet, housing 200 men."
A Soldier at Camp Grant
Unidentified man in military uniform sits at a desk. A Camp Grant Telephone Directory hangs on the wall behind him.
A Soldier Performs
Three little boys watch a soldier in uniform perform a trick or game on stage. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Soldier Receives His Uniforms
A soldier receives his uniforms. Camp Grant during World War II.
A Soldier Working at Camp Grant
A soldier in military uniform sits at a desk in a Camp Grant building. On the wall is a map of the "Italian Campaign". Bookshelves are filled with orientation material and suggested reading.
A Street Scene - Wide streets etc.
These images are contained within an envelope (labeled as a "letterette"), ready for mailing. Soldiers with arms, and one on horseback. "Wide streets, allowing plenty of light and air. The camp covers several square miles and has about one thousand…
A Trio of Camp Grant Nurses
Three nurses pose on the grounds of Camp Grant.
A U.S.O. Show at Camp Grant
A U.S.O. Camp Show at Camp Grant during World War II. A man raises his hat to a woman with a parasol. A band plays behind them.
A USO Show.
A woman in a floral dress performs on stage. A banner behind her reads "Presented by U.S.O. Camp Shows." Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
A Ventriloquist at Camp Grant
A ventriloquist performs on stage with his dummy. A pianist in a polka dot dress plays in the background. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.