Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father on American YMCA Stationary, dated May 11, 1919. The letter is brief and informs his father of a letter he enclosed for his mother in celebration of mothers day despite her death with the sentiment "We were with her in life; even so in death we shall be with her." He goes on to mention a trip to Belgium that he is contemplating taking before he comes back to the states.

Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to mother Mrs. Lauderdale, May 11th, 1919. The seven page letter addresses a reflective dialogue frequently mentioning God, religion, obedience and guidance about his experiences in the Army and at war. The letter is written on stationary provided by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).

Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.

Single page of American Red Cross Stationary with English and French writing covering June 26th and 27th, 1919. The notes include dairy like entries that comment on the progress of the war and list places Lauderdale visited including such as chapels, 2 ponds, lake, Napoleon Lounge, and the colonnade.

Black and white photograph of soldiers boxing in the middle of a street between buildings in a camp. The bottom margin contains a pen written note of what appears written on the back originally which reads " Ed Lauderdale in France" The back also includes a description of the photograph as "Some chums boxing".

Fragments of an envelope, addressed to S. Lauderdale paired with a possible back page of a booklet which reads in French "Moreau Éditeur Versailles" with an insignia of a line with floral decorations running through it. The booklet leaf could be a possible souvenir from Lauderdale's time spent in France.

A United States Post Office return receipt for an article sent to Pierre Chardine by H. Kempner.

Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."

The American Church in Paris, 65 Quai D'Orsay - This is a postcard that was mailed to Mrs. Jayne May Brooks - 9 rue Falquierre, Paris, France. she was the sister of Mrs MacPherson. Postcard is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Postcard with a photograph of the Chateau de la Chataigneraie on the front.

Postcard containing one large photograph of the Barnum and Bailey circus tents and five small photographs underneath it. Several captions are written in French on the front of the postcard. The postcard is addressed to Alfredo Gomez in Monterrey, Mexico.

Postcard of a hill with very little grass, the text at the bottom reads, "Dead Mans Hill Verdun."

Blank postcard with a photograph of a gathering of military men in France.

Postcard depicting Le Grand Escalier de l'Opera - Paris, France - Postcard is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Copy photograph of soldiers standing at attention at the liberation of Alsace, France. Soldiers to the left hold two flags.

Blank postcard with a photograph of a military gathering in France.

Postcard with a picture of the Paris Opera House on it. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. Caption: Paris. - La Place de l'Opera.

Photograph of Palais Garnier, an opera house in Paris France. The building's large dome is visible above the arched entrance area, with two large statues on either end. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The Opera."

Photograph of the quadripas statue on the corner of the Grand Palais' roof, seen from behind facing toward the Seine River. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "River view."

Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.

Postcard with a picture of the grand staircase at the Paris Opera House - Paris France - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Postcard of a French fireman, wearing a gas mask and holding a hose and light. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message from the sender, discussing the trade of collectible postcards.

Postcard of a French fireman with a fire hose, spraying a stream of water to the left. A vehicle with a large wheel (roughly the height of the fireman) is sitting to the right, behind the fireman.

Postcard of an aerial view of Nancy, France, with Place Stanislas and Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation visible. The photo is taken from the tower of Basilique Saint-Epvre. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "NANCY - Vue générale, prise de la Tour de la Basilique Saint-Epvre."