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[Postcard From Fred to His Sister, October 20, 1917]

Postcard from Fred to Ms. Eva Safowin telling her about life in Waco. The postcard shows three soldiers beside a tent, an American flag, and three rifles.
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of 119th Field Armory Soldiers Shooting Cannon]

Postcard of soldiers shooting cannons in a field, with the caption, "Bat. D. 119th F.A. in action. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Hill in Hartford, Michigan and says, "Dear Folks, Am getting along fine. Can limp around without my crutches. I am listed as a cannoneer and will be one of this bunch on the other side when I get well enough I expect! Will write you a letter soon. Loving son [?]."
Date: November 18, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."
Date: September 28, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"#2]

Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably washing and rinsing their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Field at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of several groups of men standing in a large field with barracks, trees, and other buildings in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Sec. F. Camp Mac Arthur. Waco Texas. © F Mann 10-11-17." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Mann, Fred & Gillespie, L. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Company Street in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur, Section F. In the background are buildings of the camp and in the foreground are soldiers grouped together in a field.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Brazos River Near Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of the Brazos River taken from a higher viewpoint. The river runs through the center of the image with trees surrounding the shoreline on either side of it. A rocky ledge is visible in the right corner of the image.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers on Drill Field at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers with rifles standing on a field. A note on the front of the postcard says: "A typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers with Machine Guns]

Postcard of three soldiers lying in a field and practicing with a machine gun. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Mary Oakley in Madison, Wisconsin and says, "Dear Miss Oakley, Best wishes and regards to you from Kosma. We got here on Thursday noon. Everything all right here. I write to you soon. Kosma."
Date: October 1917
Creator: Lew, Kosma
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Log Cabin]

Postcard of an African American man chopping wood outside of a log cabin, with another man and a woman sitting outside the door in the background. Text below the photo says "My old log cabin." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Olive L. Butterfield in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and says, "Dear Olive, I am not uptown and am doing a little shopping. It's so awful warm. I'm going to bring my Canadian money all home cause it's only worth 15 cents on a quarter. Hope to hear from you soon. I forgot your house number. With love from Jesse."
Date: October 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hotel Watt in Waco]

Postcard of a color image of the Hotel Watt in Waco with several people standing on the street in the foreground and clouds in the sky in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Hotel Watt, Waco, Texas."
Date: October 14, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Camp MacArthur Mess Hall]

Postcard of a mess hall at Camp MacArthur with two long rows of benches and tables set with dishes and napkins; garlands and branches are hanging from the rafters in the ceiling and there are two American flags displayed on the wall on the left side and one hanging from the rafters (center). A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "19 XMAS. 17. G: M."
Date: December 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]

Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, five sitting down and eight standing behind them. A printed note under the photo describes it: "The officers at headquarters Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Regimental Parade at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers standing at attention in rows on a field. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Parade, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Base Hospital at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of large, interconnected buildings. A printed note under the photo describes it: "Base hospital, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Base Hospital at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a row of interconnected buildings. A note below the photo says: "Base Hospital, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Airplane at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of men standing near an early airplane. A note below the photo says: "Aviation, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cavalry at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of four men on horses, with the middle two holding an American flag and another unidentifiable flag. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Colors, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]

Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, with five sitting down and the other eight standing behind. A note below the photo says: "The officers at headquarters, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mable Blair]

Postcard of Mable Blair wearing a dress with a fur collar and a hat. This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History