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The Inland Northwest and the Great War: A Centennial Commemoration of World War I

Place: Huneke Gallery (Gallery D)
Date From: 10/5/2018
Date To: 1/27/2019
Summary: November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which ended World War I. The war was a global conflict but it impacted communities across the United States, including Spokane. Thousands of residents played an important part in the war effort at home and abroad; it affected daily life for everyone in the Inland Northwest. Join us for an exhibit in remembrance and celebration of the Spokanites who went to war.
Related Objects:
1375.8 (Cap, Military, "Lt. John H. Happy's WW1 Officer's Dress Cap", ca. 1918)
1375.9 (Helmet, Military, "Lt. John Happy's 91st Division WW1 Helmet", ca. 1918)
1780.544 (Bag, "Woman's Beaded Bag", 1880 - 1920)
2161.5 (Jacket; Uniform, Military, "Frederick O. Ellis Cavalry Jacket", 1913 - 1918)
3022.7 (Flag, "United States Lines Souvenir Flag", 1930)
3774.1 (Medal, "Gold Star Pilgrimage Medallion", 1930)
3838.1 (Uniform, "Gertrude McKernan's WWI U.S. Army Nurse Corps Uniform", 1915-1920)
3838.13 (Revolver, ".38 Caliber Revolver, U. S. Revolver Company", 1905-1915)
3838.14 (Whistle, "U. S. Army Regulation Brass Whistle", 1917-1919)
3838.15 (Scissors, "Bandage Cutter Scissors", 1917-1919)
3838.20a (Pin, Occupational, "American Red Cross Service Pin", 1917-1919)
3838.5 (Tag, Dog, "Metal Dog Tags", 1917 - 1919)
3838.7 (Medal, "French Service Medal, Case and Shipping box", 1917-1919)
3838.8 (Medal, "Victory Medal and Box", 1920)
3838.9 (Pin, Military, "Set of Five Decorative Pins", 1917 - 1919)
784.4 (Hat, Campaign, "Lieutenant W. W. Powell's U. S. Army Campaign Hat", 1918-1919)