Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
2,365
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
1,106
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
633
Fire Museum of Texas
487
El Paso Public Library
366
Rosenberg Library
361
Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
359
Howard Payne University Library
354
Hardin-Simmons University Library
326
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
323
122 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
1,677
Texas History Collection
1,367
Abilene Library Consortium
1,177
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
766
T. B. Willis Collection
633
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
517
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
486
Rescuing Texas History, 2007
468
World War Two Collection
419
The Mexican Revolution on the Border: Primary Sources from El Paso
365
127 More
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[Postcard of Hopi House in Grand Canyon, Arizona]
Postcard of a stone structure with wooden ladders, with two young men, a woman, child, and small dog standing outside. The scene is described as "The Hopi House is an exact reproduction of a Hopi Indian pueblo. It is an irregular stone structure plastered with abode and rising three stories high. Here are Hopi men, women, and children. Some decorating and burning pottery, others spinning yarn and weaving squaw dresses and blankets, and perhaps some maiden weaving a basket." The message written on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
August 4, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grand Avenue
Scan of a postcard of Grand Avenue, east from Harvey Street, Oklahoma City, OK. Published by S.H. Kress & Co., postmarked July 17, 1918.
Date:
July 17, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.
Date:
July 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flores Street near City Hall]
Postcard of streetcars and cars on Flores Street in front of City Hall. The Strand Theater building is on the leftmost side. On the back of the postcard, there is a letter addressed to Mrs. F. MacArthur (Blanche) from Annie Lane asking her to send a photograph of the two of them together.
Date:
July 1918
Creator:
Lane, Annie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop]
Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop, Laredo, Texas. There is a letter on the back of the postcard addressed to Mr. Wilfred Hellser from "H. W."
Date:
June 25, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Southwest Sceneray]
Southwest desert vista. There is no information provided for the location from where this image was captured. A solid rock mountain face encompasses most of the foreground in this photographic desert scene. In the center of this image, there is a small lake or some ponding water. A lone tree is clearly visible in the middle of this small body of water. And in the background, an unidentified mountain. Right center of the image there are two men facing the camera. One man is standing and the other man is sitting on a large rock. The man who is standing is wearing a light colored shirt and the man who is sitting is wearing a dark colored shirt. Both men are wearing hats. This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne in Portland, Main. The postcard message reads: Had quite an excitement here for a few days but it quieted down as soon as the U.S. Troops took a hand. Very hot here. Hope you are ok. The fight livened my business up in good shape. The postcard is post marked June 24, 1918, El Paso.
Date:
June 24, 1918
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Muster Call]
Postcard of U.S. Soldiers at drill. The Franklin Mountains are in the background. The post card is addressed to J.R. Teague of Framingham, Massachusetts and postmarked out of San Antonio, Texas, 22 June 1918.
Date:
June 22, 1918
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Don't forget me]
Postcard to Mrs. Louise Carper, 818 Austin St., Houston, Texas from M.S.E. John Carper, Signal Corps. The front of the postcard has a quote that reads, "Don't forget me little girlie no matter where I roam, but think of the day the band will play when Johnnie comes marching home." The handwriting on the back of the card reads, "June-16-18. I'm well and like France very much, but oh, you U.S.A. Jack."
Date:
June 16, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Section G at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a line of automobiles driving on a road at Camp MacArthur with trees and telephone poles on the left side and barracks on the right side; there are people and more trees and telephone poles visible in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Section 'G'. Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
June 14, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date:
June 6, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of George Dawson]
Postcard of a portrait of George Dawson in his army uniform, sent from Camp Sheridan in Alabama. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten note in Spanish from George Dawson to Jose Ramirez.
Date:
June 3, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"]
Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably to wash and rinse their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers. On the back the postcard is to Howard Seybert from Berwick, Pennsylvania and reads "little warmer than in Pa".
Date:
June 1, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Confederate Home
Photograph of the Confederate Home in Ardmore, OK, May 27, 1918.
Date:
May 27, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of a World War I Armored Car]
Postcard of of a World War I armored car with three soldiers. The background of the photograph has been colored. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard reads: "Hello, There. Am feeling fine. like it quite well out here. Will send you my address here it is. Camp Head Quarters Recruit 7th Division Camp McArthur Waco Texas. Goodby." The card is addressed to Jessie Hacker from Thomas W., a Camp Macarthur soldier.
Date:
May 26, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from B. to J. C. K. Poore - May 24, 1918]
Postcard sent from a soldier named "B." in Camp MacArthur, Waco, to J. C. K. Poore in Colebrook, New Hampshire, describing the scene depicted on front of the postcard and expresses uncertainty about how much longer he has to stay .The front of the postcard depicts a field artillery range in Camp MacArthur with artillery batteries laid out at center left next to a large encampment with large patches of bushes along the grass plain.
Date:
May 24, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Santa Fe (ATSF) "El Capitan" Chair Car
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) chair car: passengers enjoying scenery of Raton Pass from windows of Santa Fe train No. 21, "EL Capitan". New Mexico Division
Date:
May 19, 1918
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Mr. William Mole, May 15, 1918]
Postcard sent from Mr. William Mole to Maurice and Minnie picturing soldiers in a mess line at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas with a handwritten message on the back saying that his tools will be fine in their cellar.
Date:
May 15, 1918
Creator:
Mole, William
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date:
May 12, 1918
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Cot Inspection]
Postcard of soldiers standing at attention behind neat cots outside of a long line of tents, with the caption "Inspection." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, which is addressed to Mr. A.F. Frederick, says "Dear Father: This is what we get here and plenty of it. They are very strict with us. Take good care of my wife dad and I'll do my best here. Goodbye and good luck. Your son."
Date:
May 1918
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Ranch House #2]
Postcard image of a house made of adobe bricks with the handwritten label "Typical Mexican Ranch House" along the bottom. In front of the house, there is a well in the right side of the image and behind the well, a girl with a horse is drawing water. Two children are standing under a small tree, to the left of the well. A handwritten note on the back, addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne says, "Will write tomorrow or next day. Ok here. Hope you are well. Walter."
Date:
April 11, 1918
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Ranch House #1]
Postcard image of a house made of adobe bricks with the handwritten label "Typical Mexican Ranch House" along the bottom. In front of the house, there is a well in the right side of the image and behind the well, a girl with a horse is drawing water. Two children are standing under a small tree, to the left of the well. A handwritten note on the back, addressed to Miss G. M. Horne says, "Will write in a day or two. Ok here. Hope you are well. Very quiet in this section. No Business. Walter."
Date:
April 1918
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History