Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1978.004.022 |
Collection |
Meyer, Howard W. |
Object Name |
Negative, Sheet Film |
Date |
1918 |
Description |
Black & white sheet film negative measuring 2.5" x 3.5" and depicting three, unidentified World War I servicemen standing on the steps of the War Stamps Savings Bank, located at 401 S. Main Street, Tulsa, OK. A sailor stands at the far left. Two soldiers are also pictured. The soldier in the center holds his hand to his mouth while speaking to passers by, likely advertising the sale of war stamps and bonds. The first War Savings Stamp bank in the United States opened in Tulsa on January 9, 1918 in the old Planters' National Bank Building at the corner of 2nd Street and South Main Street. On July 12, 1918, the War Savings Stamp Bank moved to a new building constructed especially for the bank, located at 401 S. Main Street. The building also served as a pay station for the American Red Cross, YMCA, and other war funds. |
Search Terms |
4th Street Blacks military service Savings Stamps soldiers South Main Street veterans War Savings Stamps Bank World War I |
Place |
Tulsa, OK |