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Prior to Leaving for Camp Dodge; Oskaloosa; Iowa; 1917

Prior to Leaving for Camp Dodge; Oskaloosa; Iowa; 1917

Title

Prior to Leaving for Camp Dodge; Oskaloosa; Iowa; 1917

Description

The young Iowans from Oskaloosa portrayed in this picture capture their final moments before departing for Camp Dodge to train as soldiers before embarking to Europe to fight Germany and Kaiser Wilhelm in World War I. The young men that went to Camp Dodge, Iowa for training were linked with the 88th Division of the United States Army.

Creator

Chuck Russell

Source

Chuck Russell

Publisher

Chuck Russell

Date

"2009-02-28"

Rights

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Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

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http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,168

Collection