Vintage World War I Knights of Columbus Postcard Collection – 9 Different Cards
Offered is an attractive lot of nine vintage Knights of Columbus postcards depicting recreational and social activities provided for American servicemen during the World War I era.
The Knights of Columbus operated recreation halls, reading rooms, athletic facilities, and social centers for troops training in military camps both in the United States and overseas. These postcards provide an excellent visual record of camp life and wartime morale activities.
Included Subjects:
- At Home With the K. of C.
- Popular Songs at K. of C. Hall
- Dance Night at the K. of C. Building
- Boxing Is a Real Diversion at K. of C. Building
- Typical K. of C. Building at Camp
- Writing to the Folks at Home
- Hand Ball Helps to Keep the Boys Fit at K. of C. Building
- Fight Night at the K. of C.
- Usual Gathering at the K. of C.
Scenes show soldiers reading, writing letters home, participating in athletic activities, attending boxing matches, enjoying music programs, social gatherings, and recreational events sponsored by the Knights of Columbus during the First World War period.
Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear. Cards may show corner wear, edge wear, surface wear, light creasing, toning, or other imperfections typical of postcards more than a century old. Please review all images carefully for condition.
A desirable lot for collectors of World War I memorabilia, Knights of Columbus history, military camp life, patriotic organizations, social welfare history, and vintage postcard collections.
