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Visiting Suresnes Cemetery in France

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. One of the men on the right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and is handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Knights of Columbus Headquarters During the American Legion Gathering in France

A group of three unidentified men are looking at postcards from "one of the eight post card containers, KC [Knights of Columbus] Hut, Paris, 1927." This took place during the American Legion gathering held in Paris at this time. The Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus established a "hut program" during World War I to assist soldiers with their motto being "everybody welcome, everything free." This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Legionnaires Arriving In France

Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mrs. Ferlin, wife of Charles R. Ferlin who was staff correspondent of the United Press of America, is shown on the right. She is meeting attendees of the American Legion 9th National Convention held in Paris, France. This photograph was taken in Cherbourg, France, where the ships arrived. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in France during this American Legion event. The date is September, 1927.

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Member and Legionnaire

This view is identified as Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mrs. Henry Wolfe meeting an American Legionnaire at Cherbourg, France. The man is unidentified but was probably a World War I veteran and member of the American Legion. His hat indicates him as a correspondent from Connecticut. An American Legion event/gathering is being held in Paris, France at this time. Mrs. Wolfe has a Knights of Columbus armband on and appears to be handing out cigarettes.

Knights of Columbus Headquarters at the American Legion Gathering in France

Group of unidentified men and one woman assembled in what is identified as the "interior of soft drink room, K of C [Knights of Columbus] Headquarters of the American Legion at Cours la Reine, Paris, 1927." This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in conjunction with the American Legion activities in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

General John J. Pershing Arriving in France

American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.

Bathelemont, France Town Hall and Mayor's Office

Bathelemont, France town hall and mayor's office. View includes a portion of a two story building and is identified on the reverse as a World War I French village scene. An American flag and a French flag are shown above the door in the center of the picture. On the right, three bicycles are visible leaning against the building. It is not known if the photograph was taken during the war or sometime afterward. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during an American Legion event held in the fall of 1927.

Visitors At Suresnes Cemetery in France

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. The man on the far right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and appears to be handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Knights of Columbus Activities in Paris, France

View includes a group of men and women seated and standing in what is described as a portion of the writing room at the Knights of Columbus "hut" located at Cours la Reine, Paris, France, during an American Legion gathering. The Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus established a "hut program" during World War I to assist soldiers with their motto being "everybody welcome, everything free." The French flag and the American flag are in view with the Knights of Columbus emblem on the wall.