Lyman Dwight Wooster Photograph Collection
 

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Identifier

WS_CB_108

Date

4-1-1952

Description

This color photograph features the "Merci" Train for Kansas, which was given to the college on November 11, 1949, to express the gratitude of the French people for the help received from the United States following World War II in 1947. The car was between Forsyth Library/McCartney Hall and Albertson Hall until it was moved to the Hays American Legion grounds in 1975.

Physical Description

color slide

Keywords

Fort Hays State University, Ellis County (Kan.), Friendship Food Train, French Gratitude Train, World War II, Exhibitions, Railroad cars, Gifts

Rights

© University Archives, Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

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For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

Language

eng

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Keywords

Fort Hays State University, Ellis County (Kan.), Friendship Food Train, French Gratitude Train, World War II, Exhibitions, Railroad cars, Gifts

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