George E. Armstrong Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: GA-08-02

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of photographs of tourist sites in Zurich and Paris and of damage to buildings and landscape in post-World War II Germany. The photos were collected by a soldier in the United States Army. The photos also show American soldiers at work and play. Of special note are copies of stereo photographs from Die NS-Musterbetriebe, a book which exalted Nazi Germany's Model Company Act. The collection also includes postcards from Germany and France, one letter written in German, U.S. postage stamps, U.S. Army leave passes, and French and Italian money.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1946

Creator

Armstrong, George E. (Person)

Language of Materials

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research.

Biography of George E. Armstrong

George E. Armstrong was a member of the 940th Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army, and may have been transferred to the 933rd Field Artillery Battalion.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs of tourist sites in Zurich and Paris and of damage to buildings and landscape in post-World War II Germany. The photos also show American soldiers at work and play.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by subject and material type into 13 folders.

Physical Location

Archives and Rare Books Library

Related Material

Several images from this collection can be viewed on the Archives and Rare Books Library website in an online exhibit entitled A War in Shades of Gray: German-Americans and Germany in the World War II Era.