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March 7, 1899
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The U.S. War Department in Washington is soliciting photographs from military officers to compile a comprehensive volume documenting the Spanish-American War, aiming to include every obtainable image with due credit to contributors.
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A UNIQUE DEPARTURE
Washington, March 7.—The war department has undertaken the compilation of a photographic letter of the war with Spain. It has addressed a circular letter to all the officers in the service asking them to contribute such prints films or negatives as they may have in their possession, promising to return such loans in good condition. It further asks all officers to report the names of such persons as to their knowledge carried cameras in the regions of active operation so that their aid may be sought in compiling the volume. The desire of the department as stated in the circular is "to produce in a single volume every obtainable picture and photo bearing on this subject." Due credit will be given in the volume to all contributors.
Washington, March 7.—The war department has undertaken the compilation of a photographic letter of the war with Spain. It has addressed a circular letter to all the officers in the service asking them to contribute such prints films or negatives as they may have in their possession, promising to return such loans in good condition. It further asks all officers to report the names of such persons as to their knowledge carried cameras in the regions of active operation so that their aid may be sought in compiling the volume. The desire of the department as stated in the circular is "to produce in a single volume every obtainable picture and photo bearing on this subject." Due credit will be given in the volume to all contributors.
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Historical Event
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War Department
Photographic Compilation
Spanish American War
Officers Contributions
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Washington
Event Date
March 7
Story Details
The War Department is compiling a photographic volume of the war with Spain by requesting photos, films, and negatives from officers and identifying others who carried cameras in active regions, promising to return loans and give credit to contributors.