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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois in World War I and World War II Description An account of the resource A collection of postcard views and photographs of Camp Grant. In April 1917 the United States entered the first World War. Immediately the federal government began planning for a dozen new military training camps. In Rockford, Illinois the Chamber of Commerce led a campaign to win a camp for the community. In June 1917 the War Department agreed to locate an army training camp—Camp Grant-- in Rockford. Camp Grant was located south of Rockford where the Rockford International Airport now sits. Construction was speedy and significant. In three months 1100 buildings went up. By September 1917 the camp was open and receiving thousands of recruits. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 83.45.41 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1941 - 1945 Description An account of the resource 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. Title A name given to the resource Dance at Camp Grant Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Midway Village Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Camp Grant Dances Performers Recreation World War II WWII