WWI - People

The New York State Archives contains records of hundreds of New Yorkers who contributed to the war effort. Whether about soldiers, nurses, sailors, factory workers, or common citizens, each individual record has a compelling story to share. Some of these stories are funny and inspiring, while many are tragic. All of these stories shed light on particular aspects of the war, and are prime examples of the deep value of historical records. The following images are a selection of those that may be found in the World War I document series A0412-78.

WWI. Marion Stoddard. Photograph of Marion Stoddard.

*WWI. Winston Churchill. Photograph of Winston Churchill.

WWI. John Cahill. Photograph of John F. Cahill of Troy.

WWI. Anna Gibs. Photograph of Anna Gibs of Troy.

WWI. Palmer C. Ricketts. Photograph of Palmer C. Ricketts, president of R.P.I. in Troy, New York.

*WWI. Woodrow Wilson. Photograph of President Woodrow Wilson.

WWI. Our Allies Week. Promotional material for "Our Allies Week" in Chautauqua.

*WWI. Herbert Hoover. Photograph of Herbert Hoover.

*WWI. Henry Davison. Photograph of Henry Davison, the Head of the War Council.

*WWI. Franklin Roosevelt. Photograph of Franklin Roosevelt as Secretary of the Navy.

WWI. Katherine Winters. Photograph of Katherine Winters.

WWI. Reverend David J. Mountain. Photograph of Reverend David J. Mountain.