Fraternal organizations

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. One of the men on the right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and is handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Two unidentified men are standing by the distributing table at the Knights of Columbus headquarters during the American Legion gathering, Paris, France, 1927. Cartons of cigarettes are among the items on the table. This photograph is part of others associated with the Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus activities taking place in conjunction with the American Legion in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of three unidentified men are looking at postcards from "one of the eight post card containers, KC [Knights of Columbus] Hut, Paris, 1927." This took place during the American Legion gathering held in Paris at this time. The Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus established a "hut program" during World War I to assist soldiers with their motto being "everybody welcome, everything free." This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men and women are shown standing and working while seated. Identified as "the stamping and mail department in the K of C [Knights of Columbus] Headquarters of the American Legion at Cours la Reine, Paris. Force consisting of 22 people, secretaries and natives." This photograph is part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mrs. Ferlin, wife of Charles R. Ferlin who was staff correspondent of the United Press of America, is shown on the right. She is meeting attendees of the American Legion 9th National Convention held in Paris, France. This photograph was taken in Cherbourg, France, where the ships arrived. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in France during this American Legion event. The date is September, 1927.

This view is identified as Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mrs. Henry Wolfe meeting an American Legionnaire at Cherbourg, France. The man is unidentified but was probably a World War I veteran and member of the American Legion. His hat indicates him as a correspondent from Connecticut. An American Legion event/gathering is being held in Paris, France at this time. Mrs. Wolfe has a Knights of Columbus armband on and appears to be handing out cigarettes.

Group of unidentified men and one woman assembled in what is identified as the "interior of soft drink room, K of C [Knights of Columbus] Headquarters of the American Legion at Cours la Reine, Paris, 1927." This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in conjunction with the American Legion activities in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.

A group of men, some probably World War I veterans, are shown visiting Suresnes Cemetery near Paris, France. An American Legion gathering is going on in Paris at this time. Many American soldiers who died during World War I are buried in this cemetery and the grave crosses are visible in the background. The man on the far right has a Knights of Columbus arm band on and appears to be handing out literature. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men are shown seated and standing and identified as "a part of our mail dept. at KC [Knights of Columbus] Hut, Cours la Reine, Paris, 1927." These activities were held during an American Legion gathering. The Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus established a "hut program" during World War I to assist soldiers with their motto being "everybody welcome, everything free." This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.