World War I Slide Show--44. American Observation Balloon

Identifier:

009483

Collection Number:

A&M 3190, Zinn, Thomas, Collector

Title:

World War I Slide Show--44. American Observation Balloon

Date:

ca. 1917-1918

Description:

World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 40 in group of originally numbered slides. American observation balloon. Two soldiers are in the balloon's basket, one wearing headphones. Other soldiers appear to be holding the balloon basket down. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 44-9777 is inscribed on slide)

Subjects:

Aerial reconnaissance., World War, 1914-1918--Balloons., Lantern slides., World War I--Aviation.

Acquisition Source:

Zinn, Thomas E.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView