Officers look on as infantry men board Pullman sleeping cars headed up by a Denver and Rio Grande 113 Class 2-8-0 freight engine No. 589. The train ready to depart from Fort Logan, a World War I assembly point for young soldiers, Colorado. Many wear uniforms consisting of jackets with breast pockets, jodhpurs, gaiters, boots and wide brim hats with Montana creases. Some are in civilian clothes and carry luggage.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company; Transportation, Military--Colorado--Fort Logan; World War, 1914-1918--Military life--Colorado--Fort Logan; Soldiers--Colorado--Denver; United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st; Fort Logan (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
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Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700137561
Notes
Formerly F6147.; Glass plate shows deterioration.; Title and photographer hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7001375610
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