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Camp Grant Mess Hall.
Men in military uniforms sit down to a meal in the mess hall at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant New C.B. & Q. R. R. Depot
The train depot building, with a portico area to the right, beside train tracks.
Camp Grant Nursing Staff
A group of six nurses, dressed in surgical gowns and masks, at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Officers
Thirteen men in military uniform stand on stage in front of an American flag. Believed to be Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Performance
Three men perform on stage at the microphone. A man in a plaid suit leans against a man in a cowboy costume who is looking at a man in a pinstriped suit. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Camp Grant Postal Service
Mr. Harry Perlee, superintendent of mail at Camp Grant, provides customer service to two soldiers.
Camp Grant Recreation Hall
Several soldier pose with a group of women under a sign that reads "Recreation Hall." Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Camp Grant Recruit Reception Center.
A large group of men in military uniforms gather for a picture in front of the Recruit Reception Center sign at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Section of Remount Station
Showing areas where horses were kept and cared for.
Camp Grant Sergeant Armstrong
Portrait of circa World War I soldier dressed in a kilt. The man is identified in another photograph, 2008.36.83, as Sergeant Armstrong. He may have been part of the British and French contingent that made up the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant…
Camp Grant Signal Practice
Soldiers with flags practicing proper semaphore poses.
Camp Grant Soldier
A man in military uniform, holding a rifle with bayonet, stands on the porch of a building at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Soldiers
A group of soldiers in uniform sit and stand on a mound of snow in front of a wood building at Camp Grant. Two men in the back are wearing aprons. In the photo is John B. Bronold, Co. L. [Lieutenant Colonel] 344th Infantry.
Camp Grant Soldiers
Six unidentified soldiers in military uniform pose outside of a building at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Soldiers
Two men in military uniforms, one holding a rifle with bayonet, stand on the porch of a building at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Station hospital
Toby L. Jones and nurse Cecelia Gruender at Station Hospital at Camp Grant.
Camp Grant Theater
A crowd of soldiers in uniform stand with a civilian woman at the entrance to the Camp Grant Theater. Promotional posters advertise shows by Salty O'Rourke, Alan Ladd and Gail Russell.
Camp Grant Training Exercise
Uniformed soldiers on a training exercise at Camp Grant. All are on horseback. The horses are each part of a pulling team, hauling wagons. A soldier at the front of the procession carries a flag. Belonged to Floyd W, Hanford. Hanford was born in…
Camp Grant Training Exercise
Uniformed soldiers on a training exercise at Camp Grant. All are on horseback. The horses are each part of a pulling team, hauling wagons. A soldier at the front of the procession carries a flag. Belonged to Floyd W, Hanford. Hanford was born in…
Camp Grant Training March
Fully uniformed soldiers on a training march near Camp Grant. All are on horseback. A soldier in the middle of the procession is carrying a flag. Belonged to Floyd W. Hanford. Hanford enlisted in the Army on October 16, 1917 and was stationed at…
Camp Grant World War I Military
Portrait of circa World War I unidentified man in military uniform with the numeral "2" on his collar tabs. He may have been a French officer who was stationed at Camp Grant as part of the Allied Officers Mission at Camp Grant from the fall of…
Camp Grant, army bake ovens
Men outside cook tents with smokestacks, telephone poles lined up in the background.
Camp Grant, boys at mess
Soldiers sitting side-by-side at long tables laden with pitchers and plates of food.
Camp Grant, pumping plant on beautiful Rock River
A building beside a raised reservoir with a wide vista of surrounding trees and the Rock River.
Camp Grant, section of barracks
A road lined with telephone poles dissects rows of buildings on each side.
Camp Grant, section of birdseye view
Looking down on rows of long buildings with smaller structures in between.
Camp Grant, section of hospital unit
Photo over telephone lines and trees depicting rows of long buildings with porch railings.
Camp Grant, Y.M.C.A. Auditorium
View of this large structure showing four doorways with a bicycle by one of them.
Camp Grant, Y.M.C.A. building
A building, with a chimney and a water tower behind, at the intersection of two streets; the street sign reads "S. 4th Ave." and "S. Service St."
Camp Library, American Library Association, Camp Grant, Ill.
A sign on the left end of the building reads "A.L.A. Camp Library" while a sign proclaiming "Camp Library" is atop the main entrance. Several men are on the front porch and there are a few off to the side in front of the building.
Captain Cyril Ballam
Captain Cyril Ballam at his desk at Camp Grant in military uniform. Ballam served as the Public Relations Officer and Special Service Officer at the Camp Grant Recruit Reception Center during World War II.
Captain Cyril Ballam
Captain Cyril Ballam stands at the right in military uniform. With him are two other men, one in a parka. A scoreboard is visible in the background. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Cecil Orford
A soldier, in full uniform, stands at attention by a house with a man on the porch in the background. On back: "Taken in 1917 at King Farm House - Apple River. Cecil Orford."
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot at Camp Grant
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Depot at Camp Grant during World War I. Tents and equipment in background. Soldier standing with gun at station.
Christmas at Camp Grant
Three little girls with braids hold presents and look up at a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel. A soldier in uniform can be seen in the background. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas at Camp Grant
A building at Camp Grant decorated for Christmas.
Christmas During World War II
Women and children gather in front of a Christmas tree. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas party at Camp Grant.
A man in military uniform holds the microphone for a little girl as they stand on stage in front of a Christmas tree. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas party at Camp Grant.
Santa Claus is surrounded by women and children. Believed to be part of activities at Camp Grant.
Christmas Tree at Camp Grant
A nighttime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Christmas Tree at Camp Grant
A daytime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.
Cleaning mess kits after hearty meal, Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL.
Men standing in line outside a building, holding plates and cups that they wait to wash.
Collage #1 of photos, 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 various scenes of camp life.
Collage #2 of photos, 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 more scenes of varied camp life.
Colors on Parade, Camp Grant, Ill.
Color guard in front with men marching behind and barracks in the background. On back: "Guarding the Stars and Stripes are these three soldiers as Camp Grant trainees pass in review during an afternoon parade on the south drill field. One of the two…
Company Street, Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Several groups of soldiers across the grounds with buildings in the background.
Connie Kane
A promotional photo of performer Connie Kane who is identified as being featured with Bob Cross and his orchestra. She is believed to have been a guest performer at Camp Grant during World War II.
Construction Work, Rockford Cantonment
With workers and materials high, low, and in between, this construction scene seems chaotic, but the men know what they're doing!
Dance at Camp Grant
Men and women dance in front of a big band. The majority of the men are in military uniform. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.