Paul Delannoy scrapbook pages, 1916-1921 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Delannoy, Paul and Delannoy, Jeanne
Abstract:
Collection comprises 4 scrapbook pages the Delannoy's compiled to document their lives during World War I. Includes a map of France with the front outlined, along with the Delannoy ration cards for sugar and gasoline, safe-passage documents for Paul and Jeanne (one set contains their black-and-white photographs), and insurance papers they signed recognizing the risk of war in areas they traveled. Three pieces of French paper money are attached to one page. The final page contains an undated poster from the Paris Chamber of Commerce regarding war loans.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)
Language:
Materials are in French.
Collection ID:
RL.11037

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises 4 scrapbook pages the Delannoy's compiled to document their lives during World War I. Includes a map of France with the front outlined, along with the Delannoy ration cards for sugar and gasoline, safe-passage documents for Paul and Jeanne (one set contains their black-and-white photographs), and insurance papers they signed recognizing the risk of war in areas they traveled. Three pieces of French paper money are attached to one page. The final page contains an undated poster from the Paris Chamber of Commerce regarding war loans. Though both Paul and Jeanne are represented in the papers, the majority of the documents were issued to Paul. It is not clear whether pages were removed from a larger volume.

Biographical / historical:

Paul and Jeanne Delannoy were residents of 24 Avenue de la R̀̀̀̀è̀̀public, Paris, where they owned a pharmacy. Both were pharmacists.

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Subjects

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Subjects:
Civilians in war -- France -- History -- 20th century
War -- Protection of civilians -- France
World War, 1939-1945 -- France
World War, 1914-1918 -- Social aspects -- France
Format:
Military passes.
Ration cards
Names:
Delannoy, Paul
Delannoy, Jeanne
Places:
France -- History -- 1914-1940

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[Identification of item], Paul Delannoy Scrapbook Pages, 1916-1921 and undated, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.