Photographs of "1914 & Other Poems" by Rupert Brooke, held by UNT Special Collections. The first image, is of the inside of the book with a faint illustration of a man's profile, the second image the see-through brown piece of paper is turned over to cover the illustration but to reveal the title of the book. Although Rupert Brooke (1887-1915) died before ever seeing battle, he was renowned for his war sonnets. W.B. Yeats noted that Brooke was “handsomest young man of England,” a fact that may account for some of his fame. Educated at Cambridge, he became a thespian, scholar, and soldier. Brooke, commissioned in the Royal Navy, never got to see battle. He died in 1915 at sea from sepsis. An eerie photograph portrait of the author’s profile, dated 1913, appears opposite the title page in this edition. Following the title page with publisher information and the typical copyright statement, we encounter a brief biographical note listing Brooke’s education and war time experience. His five war sonnets, titled “1914,” became notable for their romantic and patriotic view of the war. As a young man, Brooke wrote poems and published in anthologies and periodicals; his first volume of poetry, …

Panoramic photo of the 314th Aero Squadron which was stationed at Stonehenge during World War I. They wear the customary uniform of the American Expeditionary Forces, with most of the enlisted men wearing leg wraps or spiral puttees; the officers wear leather puttees. Printing on the front of image is "314th Aero Squardron, U.S. Air Service, Stonehenge, England, Nov.; 1918." Also, “Photo by Panora Ltd, 60 Doughty St. W.C. No. 3061.” Four people are identified in the photo. Fred Oscar Weinell is located on the back row, fourth in from the right. An “x” is marked over his head. 2nd Lt. Donald S. Mooney is located on the front row, 17th from the left. Third row from the bottom, first person on the left is Philip Reynolds Sweetman from Las Animas, Colorado. Thomas Gustave Mellberg is on the third row, thirteenth from the left.

Photograph of the cover of "Aurelia & Other Poems" by Robert Nichols, held by UNT Special Collections. The book is brown with a white label on the front with the title printed on it.

This document has names of some 1st and 2nd Lieutenants of the 41st Aero Squadron, Air Service Fifth Pursuit Group. The pilots were to write how many hours they had flown ,and on which planes they flew, under their names. There is a handwritten note on the bottom of the second page.

This document contains the names and assignments of the men of the 41st Aero Squadron. The names are broken up into different assignment categories: "Headquarters, Kitchen, Armorers, Ordinance Dept., Radio Dept., Chauffeurs, Sergeants, Privates..."

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.

This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.

Bulletin reprinting communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding applications for commissions from enlisted ordinance personnel, eligibility of enlisted men seeking commissions for limited service in machine gun and infantry units, and carry of the Dempsey Code Book.

Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department regarding ongoing peace talks and the need to maintain preparedness and morale until an armistice actually comes.

Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department announcing the appointment of Captain Clay Gruesbeck as assistant to the Department Adjutant.

Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8th, 1918 from somewhere in France. Dishman writes to his mother that he is mobile again after being bed-ridden for two weeks.

Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1919, written from somewhere in France. In his letter, Dishman tells his mother that he is getting around after two weeks in bed.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his excitement for he letters and the hostess house that he will visit with his friends. He asks Emma to send him Gene's address and for her to be careful when she sends him mail.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing everything he did in the morning, a show he saw with a friend that was disappointing, and his supper.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the mail he received from her, dealing with new troops, and a reminder to address her letters carefully. In the postscript he ask her to not send him money from their account and to send him a copy of an accountant journal.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the package he received from her, and responding too as many of the questions she asked in the letters she sent him. He explains promotions in the army, the weather, and the status of the war.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his busy day and the work of training new recruits he has a head of him. He is tired of idling around and wants to et to work on Kitchen duty. He lists what he had for supper and how he forgot to stamp a previous letter.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the end of the war, newly drafted men, the fair that was occurring and the movie he saw. Mac's father has died and he was sent home on furlough. he asks Emma to write him everyday. In he postscript he talks about am buttons for his coat.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing he bad food at the mess hall, writing discharge papers, and being discharged before Christmas. He asks about what New York was like when it was announced the war was over. He asks Emma to tell him how his fathers health is.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussin how he will write discharge papers, short details about his day, and how he wants to receive more letters from Emma.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing writing discharge papers, Emma's lack of letters, and the letters he sends his mother.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of discharge, rumors about discharge going around camp, and a letter from his friend who was sent to New York. He enjoyed Emma's last two letters.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing a walk he took with other soldiers, rumors from camp about discharge, and that he wants Gene to mail a journal for when he is able to return to work.

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing an article written by the Secretary of War, going to the movies, and the letters sent to him by Achilles and Demuth.