Merci Train Boxcar

Festooned boxcar from the Merci Train, on display outside the American Legion post in Helena-West Helena (Phillips County); 1997.

Train car with shields and striped banner under on display under car port with fence

Photo by Buck Brantly

Media

Time Period

World War II through the Faubus Era (1941 - 1967)

Type

Thing

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