The Snapshots in Time Collection

Local Melanesian Men Carrying Woven Frames Near a Military Bridge

Local Melanesian Men Carrying Woven Frames Near a Military Bridge

Local villagers carry traditional woven items near a bridge built by U.S. Army engineers in the Pacific theater. Photographs like this, taken by 312th Bomb Group personnel, illustrate both the indigenous culture of the region and the extensive infrastructure American forces constructed to support their bases during World War II. Project: 218269