Description: An original photo taken by John C. Miller of the US Army 7th Infantry, Company M from his time at training camps in California and Washington in the lead up to World War 2. Photos are from his estate and likely one of a kind.Type & Size: A 5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good to fair vintage condition. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides of the image. The photograph captures a panoramic view of a military camp in Roseburg, Oregon on May 20, 1941. It shows an expansive arrangement of tents set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a nearby sawmill positioned in front of an officer’s tent. Trucks are visible to the left, indicating the transportation used by the U.S. Army 7th Infantry, Company M. The pastoral landscape surrounding the camp reflects a serene yet organized military operation preparing as World War II progresses.During this period, Roseburg, Oregon, served as a strategic location for military preparations and training as the United States increased its military presence in anticipation of further involvement in World War II. The presence of sawmills signifies the area's historical ties to the timber industry, which played an essential role in regional economic growth and contributed to America’s industrial mobilization for war efforts."May 20, 1941 Taken at Roseburg, Ore. This picture shows only about half the camp as I couldn’t wait for the rest of the men to pull in because the sun was almost down. Notice the sawmill in front of the camp, behind the officer’s tent. Next 7 (or 9) line of trucks can be seen at left. River was to the left Caterines on right."
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-12T13:18:30.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military, camp, Roseburg, Oregon, 1941, tents, landscape, trucks
Theme: militaria, history, conflicts & wars, topographical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1941
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed