Carrabelle Florida Camp Gordon Johnston Library In Theatre Real Photo Postcard
Camp Johnston was a significant United States Army training cantonment established in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1917, primarily for quartermaster troops during World War I. The postcard features the "Camp Johnston Library" and the "American Theatre," facilities integral to the daily life and welfare of the thousands of soldiers undergoing military preparation at the camp.
The presence of dedicated facilities like libraries and theatres within military camps during WWI underscored a growing national recognition of soldier morale and welfare beyond basic combat training. These amenities provided vital educational resources, recreation, and entertainment for troops, often organized by civilian groups like the American Library Association, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to supporting the massive mobilization efforts of the United States.
The presence of dedicated facilities like libraries and theatres within military camps during WWI underscored a growing national recognition of soldier morale and welfare beyond basic combat training. These amenities provided vital educational resources, recreation, and entertainment for troops, often organized by civilian groups like the American Library Association, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to supporting the massive mobilization efforts of the United States.
