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Facsimile of a 1917 photograph of soldiers standing by their government issue uniforms and gear, which are being inspected. The uniforms and gear are laid out in rows on the ground. (B&W)

Facsimile of a 1917 photograph of incoming “doughboys” (recruits) being inspected. Capt. James Roosevelt, a nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, is pictured at right. (B&W)

View of a soldier standing with a rifle over his shoulder. There are train tracks cutting through a hill in the background. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)

View of a group of soldiers exercising outside barracks at Camp Upton. (B&W)

Facsimile of a 1917 photograph of the War Department Theatre at Camp Upton. (B&W)

Facsimile of a 1942 photograph of barracks and other buildings at Camp Upton. The grounds of the camp are covered in snow. (B&W)

Facsimile of a c.1864 portrait photograph of Brig. Gen. Emory Upton, a Union Civil War general and the namesake of Camp Upton. Text on verso reads, “Brig Gen. Emery [misspelled] Upton, U.S.M.A Class of 1861, Civil War Hero and Military Tactician,…

Bird’s-eye view of barracks at Camp Upton. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)

View of a group of soldiers playing basketball outside at Camp Upton. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)

Facsimile of a 1917 image of the exterior of the Bachelor’s Officers Quarters building at Camp Upton. Caption on front of card reads, “Camp Upton, L.I.–‘Officers’ House.’” (B&W)