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Identifier
WS_CB_109
Date
7-1-1952
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
Recommended Citation
Wooster, Lyman Dwight, "South Side of the French Merci Car" (1952). Lyman Dwight Wooster Photograph Collection. 213.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/wooster/213
Language
eng
Keywords
Fort Hays State University, Ellis County (Kan.), Friendship Food Train, French Gratitude Train, World War II, Exhibitions, Railroad cars, Gifts
Comments
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