U.S. soldiers give children cookies in Russia during World War I. A group of children standing and posing. One of the children with a bottle of milk. U.S. soldiers give children cookies. A child eats the cookie. Views of children.
Russian soldiers raise flag in Russia during World War I. Nuns and Russian soldiers standing near a building. A soldier raises a flag. Officers salute.
Transportation via railroads in Russia during Russian Civil War and World War I. Food distributed to people on a train. People loaded in the train. A Red Cross sign on the train, soldiers standing and posing. Views of refugees, carrying their belongings. Russian soldiers march in a parade. Blankets transported by rail. A train on a trans-siberian railroad.
Activities of residents in rural area, after heavy snow fall in Russia. View of the snow covered houses. A pig runs down a snow covered hill. Man and boys walk on snow covered path lined by rustic fencing. A woman and child walk in opposite direction. Trees seen in the background. Several men walk beside horse-drawn sleds loaded with goods. A woman, associated with American Relief organization, gives chunks of bread to children, who stand and eat them. A group of women and children stand bundled up against the cold. The worn and ragged coats of two women are shown. A little girl without gloves, keeps hands pulled inside coat sleeves for warmth. United States flag flying on building where relief assistance is provided.
Aerial views of Archangel and Bakaritza (or Bakaritsa) in northern Russia. A harbor and shore settlements on the Northern Dvina River near its exit to the White Sea. Various buildings and roads. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1) [Note: Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan. ]
Arrival of United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan. City officials greet the arriving forces. Officials from all of the Entente forces are seen (British, French, Russia) along with Colonel George E. Stewart, the commander of all U.S. Forces. The procession of civilian and military officials emerge from a doorway and are greeted by local officials. Children and townspeople look on. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)