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[Photograph of Carter J. Harris, 1918]
Photograph of Carter J. Harris, a World War One veteran.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clara and Frank Maresh]
Clara and Frank Maresh dressed in WWI Red Cross and Army uniforms for the funeral of their uncle Frank Maresh's funeral in Sealy, TX Clara is wearing a white dress with white nurse habit on her head. She is holding a white flag with cross on it. Frank is wearing a army uniform and is holding an American flag. Scanned image is of the copy.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
36th Division USA (WWI) Passing in Review
World War I troops passing in review, marching down Main street in Fort Worth, TX, April 11, 1918
Date:
April 11, 1918
Creator:
American Publishing Company
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas]
Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas and the large group of tents lined up in rows on the left side; on the right side there is an open field possibly used for training and parading. The title of the photograph reads: "Home Again! Our Victory Greetings"
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Camp MacArthur Observation Ward]
Photograph of a hospital ward with rows of beds on either side of the long building, and soldiers, some in uniforms and others in gowns, in the middle of the room. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Observation Ward, Camp McArthur."
Date:
February 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armistice parade down Congress from Capitol
People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way from the Capitol.
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
Jordan Company
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andrew Jensen Military Promotion
Hand-written and printed document from the United States Army given to Andrew Jensen after a military promotion. At the very top of the document, there is a black and white illustration of an eagle amongst various symbolic elements that make up the particular emblem. It hovers over bold text and is enclosed in a gray cloud-like gray area. The document states that Andrew made the transition to corporal at Camp Travis in Texas. Crease lines can be seen both length-wise and width-wise.
Date:
June 1, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carl Thyssen During World War I
Postcard of two men in military uniform standing on a wooden boardwalk in front of what appears to be a barrack. A ladder can be seen inclined on the structure behind the man on the right. Accompanying information indicates one of the men is Carl Thyssen, but has not specified which is which. They both wear lace-up boots, hats, and loose-fitting pants, but the man on the left wears a button-up jacket with multiple button-flap pockets, as oppose to the man on the right, who simply wears a long-sleeve shirt.
Date:
1918~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Division Headquarters at Camp MacArthur Postcard]
Postcard of Camp MacArthur with tents on the right side, division headquarters in the back (center), and houses and cars on the left side. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Division Headquarters. Camp MacArthur Waco Texas. Mann." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date:
May 11, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers Marching at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of the soldiers of Section "B" marching on a dirt road at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. William Jennings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and says, "Dear friend, This is [?] life down here and I like it better every day. Am at present (acting) corporal while in the detention camp. Will be assigned to my squad or company when I get out of quarantine. Roland A Bosler. Aviation Camp, Waco, Texas."
Date:
March 25, 1918
Creator:
Bosler, Roland A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. C.W. Bash from her brother, September 8, 1918]
Postcard sent to Mrs. C. W. Bash from her brother picturing a group of covered wagons in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas with a handwritten message on the back saying that he is feeling fine and that he wishes he was back in Kansas City, Kansas.
Date:
September 8, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. William Mole, April 25, 1918]
Postcard sent from Mr. William Mole to Maurice and Minnie picturing marching soldiers in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas, handwritten message in the back about the storm in his area and a letter that he had been working on.
Date:
April 25, 1918
Creator:
Mole, William
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Beth DeBusk, May 13, 1918]
Postcard of Camp MacArthur sent to Mrs. DeBusk, Beth and Boby about his stay in Waco. It shows Section E at the camp.
Date:
May 13, 1918
Creator:
DeBusk, Beth
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armistice Day Parade
Photograph of an Armistice Day Parade in Orange, Texas on November 11, 1918. In the foreground is an American flag covered vehicle. A large crowd is moving towards the top of the photograph. Within the crowd are uniformed men, individuals and families. On the bottom left hand corner are wooden beams.
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Army Wife to a Adjutant of the Army]
A letter from an unidentified army wife, self-described as "World War Wife" to a Adjutant of the Army where her husband is stationed, circa 1918. In the letter she is requesting the money that her husband is making while in the army to afford clothing and food for her family.
Date:
[1918,1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton]
Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton taken during World War I. He is seen standing outdoors and in uniform complete with his hat on. In the background trees with few leaves are visible as well as some buildings on the right side.
Date:
1918
Creator:
Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.
Date:
February 14, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]
Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Starks, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother for Mother's Day in 1918. This letter primarily concerns his love for his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family discussing his posting to his squadron and his address will be changing. He goes on to express his love for his mother and his desire to save as much money as possible while overseas.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document with Orders to Report to Duty]
This document contains orders to the First Lieutenants of the "Aviation Section, Signal Officers' Reserve Corps" that they are to report to active duty and the names of the men ordered to service are listed underneath the brief paragraph.
Date:
March 20, 1918
Creator:
Harbord, James G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 13, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents concerning his status in England. Clay mentions that he is "fed up" with the army system since his pay got cut even further. Part of his letter pertains to his mother getting out and seeing a picture show.
Date:
February 13, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father back home wishing his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as saying he has nine solo flight hours.
Date:
December 22, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History