First U.S. Detachment Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, Pa. Commanding Officer, Don C. Allen. Panoramic photo of a platoon of soldiers in three sections, affixed to cloth backing.
The Bowman Technical School was founded by watchmaker Ezra F. Bowman in 1887 to teach the trade of watchmaking and engraving. During World War I, the Bowman Technical School trained soldiers to repair delicate aviation and naval instruments.
The Bowman Technical School was founded by watchmaker Ezra F. Bowman in 1887 to teach the trade of watchmaking and engraving. During World War I, the Bowman Technical School trained soldiers to repair delicate aviation and naval instruments.
Collection of glass-plate negatives found in LCHS vault. Boxes were labeled "Lancaster Camera Club" but negatives are attributed to David Bachman Landis.
Millersville Garment Company. "People are ready for a parade to buy bonds" written on back of photograph. Identified is M. Naomi Sauder Stehman, top row, third from left.