WWI - Foreign Relief and Service

By 1914, many families present in America had recently emigrated from other countries, many of them from Eastern and Southern Europe. Many of these individuals disliked the thought of U.S. entry into the war because of their close ties to their homelands. Other Americans felt that they could not wait for the U.S. to enter the war, and found other methods of supporting the Allies before America declared war. Among these early supporters were many Italians and Poles, who enlisted in the Italian and Polish armies in the early years of the war. In New York, many supporters of the Allies went north to join the Canadian forces. In addition to joining foreign militaries, many Americans also started relief and support efforts for various countries and ethnic groups during the war.

WWI. Aleksander Pupek. Photograph of Aleksander Pupek of the Polish National Army.

WWI. American Ambulance in Russia. Letter regarding American ambulance services in Russia.

WWI. Cecil Johnson and Family. Cecil Johnson with his family.

WWI. Charles Batten. Photograph of Charles Batten, and a description of his service.

WWI. Donato Di Russo Information. Information regarding Donato Di Russo of Italian Army.

WWI. Donato Di Russo. Photograph of Donato Di Russo.

WWI. Italy in War Anniversary. Program for celebration commemorating Italy's entry into the war.

WWI. Josef Tomczyk. Photograph of Josef Tomczyk of the Polish National Army.

WWI. Response from French Premier. Published thank you note from French Premier Georges Clemenceau.

WWI. Robert Newton. Photograph of Robert Newton.

WWI. "Laidlaw New Officer In Military Engineers." Article describing the military actions and transfer of Sergeant Laidlaw.

WWI. Buckingham Palace. Photograph of Buckingham Palace in England. February, 1919.