World War II, Barracks at Camp Edwards

PhotographerPhotographed by Peter Kostecki American, 1923 - 2013

Date1941-1945

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/8 x 4 3/16in. (6 x 10.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 9/16in. (7 x 11.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Peter Kostecki

DescriptionMen standing on dirt near a row of wood frame two story buildings appear to be playing baseball. One man holds a baseball bat, one appears to be throwing, and some of the men appear to be wearing baseball gloves. Some appear to be in uniform. There are utility poles and wires visible.

Object number2001.101.4

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in ink: "678C"InscribedOn recto, in ink, "Our Barracks".
On verso, accession number inscribed in pencil, at bottom.NotesHistorical Note: Peter Kostecki took this photograph during his service in the United States Army during World War II. A note on the donor sheet identifies this picture as Camp Edwards, our barracks. Camp Edwards is possibly in Massachusetts.

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