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Military Barracks, World War I
Military barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
Patients in a Hospital Ward, World War I
Patients in a hospital ward. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
Military Barracks
Military barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
Men with Lanterns, World War I
Three men with lanterns. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Soldier
World War I soldier standing at the side of a building. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Soldier
World War I soldier seated with "Keep off the Grass" sign. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Barracks
Three unidentified soldiers in front of barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Barracks
Unidentified World War I soldier in front of barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Military
Picture of an unidentified soldier balancing on a fence post. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
A Pair of Soldiers
Two unidentified soldiers in circa World War I uniform in front of a wood building. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
General Charles H. Martin Leading a Parade
General Charles H. Martin at Camp Grant, leading a parade on horseback.
Draftees Leaving for Camp
WWI soldier draftees leaving for camp by train from the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Depot at 609 South Main Street. A large crowd watches their departure. Floyd W. Hanford was in the 2nd coach of train. Hanford was born in Rockford in…
Draftees Leaving for Camp
WWI soldier draftees leaving for camp by train from the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Depot at 609 South Main Street. A large crowd watches their departure. Floyd W. Hanford was in the 2nd coach of train. Hanford was born in Rockford in…
Armistice Celebration
A crowd of men and women in the 3rd block of West State Street in downtown Rockford celebrating the signing of the Armistice. Two men hold American flags. One man is dressed as Uncle Sam.
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 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…
Training March Near Camp Grant
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 Horsemen
Uniformed soldiers out on horseback at Camp Grant. Belonged to Floyd W. Hanford. Hanford enlisted in the Army on October 16, 1917 and was stationed at Camp Grant.
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.
Roosevelt Day at Camp Grant
Roosevelt Day at Camp Grant, Rockford, IL. Soldiers sitting on grass surrounding a stage donned with American flags. Theodore Roosevelt visited the camp and spoke to the soldiers on September 26, 1917.
US Army Soldier Floyd Hanford
Floyd W. Hanford in US Army uniform. Hanford was born in Rockford in 1894. He enlisted in the Army on October 16, 1917 and was stationed at Camp Grant.
Rest Parade at Camp Grant.
"Rest" Parade of Camp Grant. Soldiers in military uniforms march on the street. Appears to be East State Street at 3rd Avenue.
One of Sixty Wards, Base Hospital, Camp Grant, Ill.
Looking down the center aisle of a hospital unit, with soldiers in beds on either side attended by nurses and doctors. An African American nurse stands next to a bed at the right.
Untitled - building construction, Camp Grant
A building going up has several workers on the roof, many boards leaning up against the outside, and a small group of people watching.
"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.
"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.
"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.
Recruit Reception Center, 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 an aerial view of the Camp Grant complex of buildings and land.
Arrival at Recruit Reception Center, 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 an assembly of civilian recruits with their bags disembarking from trains.
Aptitude Tests - Recruit Reception Center, 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 new recruits on benches while soldiers hand out paperwork for testing.
Initial Welcome and Instructions - Recruit Reception Area, 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 rows of new civilian recruits mostly in coats and ties. A sign on the wall between the windows…
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.
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.
Recruit Reception Center sign, 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 two soldiers with rifles on either side of a sign reading, "Recruit Reception Center. U.S. Army.…
Issuing Initial Outfit - Recruit Reception Center, 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 recent recruits being assisted with their new uniforms.
Typical Barracks, 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 two rows of barracks, one on the left and one on the right, with a sidewalk separating them.
"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.
U.S. National Army - Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL. A workout on the parade ground. #2012
A group of soldiers running with camp buildings in the background. Postmarked Rockford IL Grant Branch on July 3, 1918.
Greetings from Camp Grant Illinois
Colorful postcard with soldiers standing before a US flag top left and other camp scenes depicted within the letters of the words "Camp Grant." Postmarked Rockford IL on December 18, 1942.
Army Post Office
A makeshift tent serves as a post office, with a man working inside, mail sacks outside, and two soldiers perusing a bulletin board on the left.
Roosevelt at Camp Grant
A large group of soldiers sitting on the ground before a covered stage in the distance with buildings behind. On the campaign trail, Theodore Roosevelt stops at Camp Grant on September 26, 1917 to inspect the facilities and speak to the men.…
Infantry Barracks, Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL. [right half of 4-card width post card]
This right section of a long (22") panoramic view shows more barracks in the distance, other long buildings in the middle, and small shacks further right with a group of men nearby.
Infantry Barracks, Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL. [left half of 4-card width post card]
This left section of a long (22") panoramic view shows neat rows of barracks buildings separated by long strings of telephone poles with a group of men far left.
Remount Station, Camp Grant [right half of 4-card width post card]
This right section of a long (22") panoramic view shows a building of horse stalls, a fenced horse pen to the right, followed by more stalls and pens still further right.
Remount Station, Camp Grant [left half of 4-card width post card]
This left section of a long (22") panoramic view shows a train (far left) stopped on tracks, then a road with a fence by it and horses to the right.
Mounted troops on parade
Soldiers on horseback marching down the street with people viewing from the left. The Rockford Furniture Company building is in the left background and Rockford Lumber is on the right.
Drill parade, Camp Grant, Illinois
Various clusters of units marching with a color guard in between.
Hospital ward, Camp Grant, Illinois
Beautiful sidelong view of the building surrounded by trees with an extensive screened-in porch on the side.
U.S. National Army - Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL. #1964
With trucks and men in front, buildings recede to a line of trees and telephone poles. Also on the front of the card: "The camp is laid out in rectangular form with wide streets on which are the Barracks for the soldiers, officers' quarters,…