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The George E. Dicks Collection :
A Soldier's Experiences in World War I
- Boots
- 2010.002.001
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- One pair brown leather boots with significant wear,
worn by George E. Dicks in World War I
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- Gas Mask
- 2010.002.002
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- Corrected English Model gas mask
Used by George E. Dicks in World War I
Potentially hazardous material.
Do not remove from nag without protective gear.... View Full Record
- Carrier, Gas Mask
- 2010.002.003
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- Corrected English Model Gas Mask Bag
Used by George E. Dicks in World War I
Potentially hazardous material.
Do not remove from nag without protective gear.... View Full Record
- Belt, Pistol
- 2010.002.004
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- M1912 Pistol Belt
"Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Co.
Worcester Mass.
Patent Jan 2 1901"
Used by George E. Dicks in World War I
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- Belt
- 2010.002.005
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- Trouser Belt
"Patent Dec 25 1906"
Used by George E. Dicks in World War I
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- Cup
- 2010.002.006
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- Canteen Cup
used by George E. Dicks in World War I
no marks
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- Canteen
- 2010.002.017
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- German World War I Canteen with Iron Cross incised into sides.
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- Belt, Sam Brown
- 2010.002.018
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- US World War I Sam Brown Belt
Worn by George E. Dicks.
The Sam Browne belt is a wide belt, usually leather, supported by a narrower strap passing diagonally over the right shoulder. It is most often a part of a military or police uniform... View Full Record
- Goggles
- 2010.002.019
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- US World War I Aviator Goggles
worn by George E. Dicks, WWI.
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- Leggings
- 2010.002.020
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- US World War I Leggings
Worn by George E. Dicks.
marked A.E. Nettleton Co.
Syracuse, NY USA
Height 12 1/2, Calf 13
Since the late 19th century, soldiers of various nations, especially infantry, often wore leggings to protect their low... View Full Record
- Scarf
- 2010.002.021
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- US World War I Scarf
Worn by George E. Dicks.
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- Cap, Garrison
- 2010.002.022
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- US World War I Garrison Caps (3)
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Red piping indicating artillery branch.
A garrison cap is a foldable military cap with straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted. It h... View Full Record
- Breeches
- 2010.002.024
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- US World War I Jodhpurs Breeches
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Brown Cotton
"Aero Tailoring Co., Baltimore
Order of W.W. Pearson
for Mr. Lt Geo E Dicks
No. 6132 Date 4-15-18
Jodhpurs are long pants, reaching to the ankle, snug from the c... View Full Record
- Breeches
- 2010.002.025
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- US World War I Breeches
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Khaki Cotton
"G.E. Dicks"
Jodhpurs ae long pants, reaching to the ankle, snug from the calf to the ankle, with reinforced fabric protecting the inner calf and knee from rubbing. The thig... View Full Record
- Breeches
- 2010.002.026
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- US World War I Breeches
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Khaki Cotton with buttoned legging
"G.E. Dicks"
Jodhpurs are long pants, reaching to the ankle, snug from the calf to the ankle, with reinforced fabric protecting the inner calf and knee... View Full Record
- Breeches
- 2010.002.027
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- US World War I Breeches
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Corduroy? with laced legging
no marks
Jodhpurs are long pants, reaching to the ankle, snug from the calf to the ankle, with reinforced fabric protecting the inner calf and knee from rubb... View Full Record
- Coat
- 2010.002.029
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- US World War I Coat
Worn by George E. Dicks.
khaki cotton
"Aero Tailoring Co.
Baltimore"
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- Sweater
- 2010.002.030
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- US World War I Wool Sweater
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Tag reads: US Knitting Mills Philadelphia 5-23-13/36
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- Overcoat
- 2010.002.032
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- US World War I Wool Overcoat
Worn by George E. Dicks.
Napoleon buttons (1 missing)
silk lining
no marks
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- Overcoat
- 2010.002.033
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- US World War I Overcoat
Worn by Jesse Pruit
wool felt, bakelite buttons
"Jesse Pruit"
unmarked US Mfg label
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- Overcoat
- 2010.002.034
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- US World War I Officer's Overcoat
Worn by C.B. Dicks, Jr.
cotton with fur liner and sleeve braid
US Mfg label marked CB Dicks, Jr.
chevron lower left sleeve
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- Trench Art
- 2010.002.035
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- US World War I Trench Art
AEF FRANCE
GMC 382L 16B 75 DEC (on bottom)
owned by George E. Dicks
Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict... View Full Record
- Sleeping Bag
- 2010.002.036
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- US World War I Sleeping Bag
used by George E. Dicks
Contents/Vermin Proof/Kapo Ceibasilk/
Made by/Karo MFG Co./BOSTON... View Full Record
- Spoon
- 2010.002.037
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- US World War I Mess Kit Spoon
used by George E. Dicks.
U.S./K/R.I.A./1916
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- Fork
- 2010.002.038
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- US World War I Mess Kit Fork
used by George E. Dicks.
U.S./53223 / CAC./1916
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- Dog Tag
- 2010.002.039
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- US World War I Dog Tags (3) worn by George E. Dicks
1LT USA GEORGE E DICKS / C BATTERY WASHINGTON ART'Y
Serg't.147.L.N.G. / GEORGE E DICKS
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- Collar Brass
- 2010.002.040
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- US World War I Collar Device Pin
worn by George E. Dicks
US
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- Collar Brass
- 2010.002.041
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- US World War I Collar Device Pin
worn by George E. Dicks
Atillery Branch
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- Button
- 2010.002.042
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- US World War I Button
worn by George E. Dicks
US Army Great Seal insignia
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- Medal
- 2010.002.043
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- US World War I Victory Medal Ribbon
owned by George E. Dicks
FRANCE clasp
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- Collar Brass
- 2010.002.044
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- US World War I Collar Device
1LT pins, mismatched pair
owned by George E. Dicks
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- Mess Kit
- 2010.002.045
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- US World War I Mess Kit Meat Pan
used by George E. Dicks.
G.E. Dicks / US... 1914 / JWR
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- Bit
- 2010.002.046
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- US World War I Horse Bridle Snaffle Bit
owned by George E. Dicks
A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses. It consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side and acts with direct pressure
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- Hat Cord
- 2010.002.047
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- US World War I Officer's Campaign Hat Cord
owned by George E. Dicks
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- Wallet
- 2010.002.055
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- Ration Book Wallet
World War I?
owned by George E. Dicks
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- Card, Identification
- 2010.002.056
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- Officer's Identity Card
American Expeditionary Forces
World War I
George E. Dicks
with photo
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- Booklet
- 2010.002.057
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- Officer's Record Book
World War I
George E. Dicks
born Sept. 17th 1887
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- Journal
- 2010.002.058
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- George Dick's Journal, 1918-1919
World War I
one of two
July 28, 1918 - February 28th, 1919
Flight Records October 3 - December 18, 1918
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- Journal
- 2010.002.059
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- George Dick's Journal, 1919
World War I
two of two
March 1 - July 5th, 1919
Balloon Flight Records March 20 - 26, 1919
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- Book
- 2010.002.007
- The United States Navy from the revolution to date, by Francis J. Reynolds; photographs arranged by C. W. Taylor; with an introduction by Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight
- Book, "The United States Navy from the revolution to date", by Francis J. Reynolds, 1918... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.008
- Book, "Collier’s photographic history of the European war,1918
- Book, "Collier’s photographic history of the European war,1918... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.009
- U. S. official pictures of the world war, showing America’s participation; selected from the official files of the War department, with unofficial introductory photographs
- Book, "U. S. official pictures of the world war, showing America’s participation; selected from the official files of the War department, with unofficial introductory photographs", by William E. Moore and James C. Russell,1920... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.010
- The Balloon Section of the American Expeditionary Forces
- Book, "The Balloon Section of the American Expeditionary Forces", editor, S.W. Ovitt ; asst. editor, L.G. Bowers,1919... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.011
- The Americans’ guide book in France
- Booklet, "The Americans’ guide book in France", by Baudry de Saunier", Paris, "Office national du tourisme",1918... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.012
- A History of the Second Army Air Service
- Book, "A History of the Second Army Air Service", HQ, Air Service, Second Army, 1919... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.013
- Silhouettes of allied and enemy airplanes
- Booklet, "Silhouettes d’avions allies et ennemis or Silhouettes of allied and enemy airplanes", P. Dupont, 1918... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.014
- Regulation for Award and Supply of Medals and Decorations
- Booklet, "Regulation for Award and Supply of Medals and Decorations", Louisiana National Guard General Orders No. 7, December 4, 1933... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.060
- Officers' manual
- Book, "Officers' manual", Major James Alfred Moss, 1917.... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.015
- Insignia and decorations of the U.S. armed forces
- Booklet, "Insignia and decorations of the U.S. armed forces", by Gilbert Grosvenor, J.R. Hildebrand, Arthur E. Du Bois [and others], 1944... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.054
- Textbook of Applied Aeronautic Engineering
- Book, "Textbook of Applied Aeronautic Engineering", Henry Woodhouse, 1920.... View Full Record
- Book
- 2010.002.016
- Autobiography of Alexandria Cantonment
- Book, "Autobiography of Alexandria Cantonment", Author Unidentified, 1917. Photographic history of Camp Beauregard during WWI.... View Full Record
- Photo Album
- 2010.002.048
- Photo Album, "Eyes of the Army", WWI, 1914-18
- Photo Album, "Eyes of the Army" 50 black pages, 1-6 photos each side, numerous loose photos inside back cover, WWI, 1914-18. Between 150-200 photos.
The photos shown are just a sample of those found in the photo album.
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- Photograph
- 2010.002.049
- USS America
- Photo, "USS America", WWI, c1918... View Full Record
- Photo Album
- 2010.002.050
- Photo Album, Washington Artillery, Mexican Border, 1916
- Photo Album, "Photographs"
Mexican Border Campaign 1916
Washington Artillery
black pages, 1-6 photos one side
The photos shown are just a sample of those found in the photo album
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- Photograph
- 2010.002.051
- George Dicks Collection World War I Photos, 1917-1918
- Photo Pages of Loose Prints (53)
World War I
Some probably created by George Dicks.
Others likely purchased
Some with annotations on reverse.
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- Photograph
- 2010.002.052
- George Dicks Collection Mexican Border Photos, 1916
- Two Photo Pages of Loose Prints (26) and one negative
Mexican Border Campaign
George Dicks Photographer
Some with annotations on reverse.
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- Photograph
- 2016.043.005
- George Dicks Photographs 1916-1919
- Collection of loose photographs, 1916-1919.
60 images made or owned by George E. Dicks.
see mulitmedia file
George Dicks portraits (civilian and military)
Photo postcard portrait from France, 1918
John Dicks (brother to George) military portra... View Full Record
- Photograph
- 2010.002.053
- George Dicks Collection Recreation Photos, 1916-1918
- Two Photo Pages of Loose Prints (10)
Fishing and Automobiles
c.1916-1918
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- Newspaper
- 2010.002.061
- French Newspaper, 1918
- French Newspaper
November 10, 1918
"Le Kaiser A Abdique"
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- Map
- 2010.002.062
- Airways of the World, 1919
- "Airways of the World"
Wm A. Briesemeister
Aeronautics Maps Assoc.
New York
1919... View Full Record
- Map
- 2010.002.063
- French Touring Map, part 1 of 2, c.1919
- French Touring Map
"107" part 1 of 2
no date... View Full Record
- Documents
- 2010.002.065
- George E. Dicks Papers, 1905 (1915-1919) 1943
- Oversized Flat Box of Documents
George E. Dicks Papers
chronological order: 1905, December 1915 - October, 1920, 1943
Orders, Aerial League of America, Insurance, Diploma, Telegram, Correspondence, Postcard, Travel Documents, Appointments, Memos... View Full Record
- Map
- 2010.002.064
- French Touring Map, part 1 of 2, c.1919
- French Touring Map
"107" part 2 of 2
no date... View Full Record
- Documents
- 2016.043.001
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- 3 documents for Emily D. Jones, wife of George E. Dicks
1.) Letter from:
American National Red Cross
New Orleans Chapter
To:
Miss Emily D. Jones, #8 Rosa Park, New Orleans, La
The letter was accompanied by a certificate, thanking her for her... View Full Record
- Documents
- 2016.043.002
- Personal Papers of George E. Dicks, 1917-1919
- Personal Papers of George E. Dicks, 1917-1919
(see multimedia file)
Newsclipping, Evansville Courier, "Is it Peace?"
Sep 6, 1917
Memo Debit Slip, Pistol and accessories
Camp Beauregard
July 19, 1918
American Red Cross Envelope
Addressed... View Full Record
- Booklet
- 2016.043.003
- Bank Book, George Dicks, Tours, France, c.1918
- American Express Company, Tours [France]
Bank account book
George E. Dicks
Opened July 10th - deposited $1521.68
Last date Dec. 4th - $1188.65
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- Postcard
- 2016.043.004
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- Booklet of Paris Postcards
Color postcards of Paris scenes
Unmarked / not posted
Front cover stamped: Souvenir de PARIS... View Full Record