Frank E. Barton Collection, 1892-1942 | Archives of the American Field Service and AFS Intercultural Programs

Scope and Contents: The Frank E. Barton Collection primarily consists of memorabilia and two photographs related to his experience during World War I. The wartime memorabilia includes one pigeon lamp, an AFS shoulder sleeve insignia, an AFS cap badge, an American Legion service star lapel pin, a shoulder sleeve insignia with the French Flag, a Wabash County Indiana Service medal. The wartime photographs include a headshot of Barton in uniform and a full-length picture of Barton smiling while overseas. Other material in this collection includes Barton’s leather card holder (dated 1942) and a record of birth for Barton (dated March 14, 1892).