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[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132]

Bulletin reprinting an administrative memo from the War Department that outlines directions for mailing and telegramming certain inquiries, followed by communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: limiting the spread of influenza when troops are transferred between posts; the definition of "parent of Spouse" with regards to War Risk Insurance; and a change to insurance rate premiums. Included as well is a note for troops in Headquarters, Southern Department about limiting the sale of sugar at exchanges to the amount allotted by rations.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 52] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 52]

Bulletin amending a minor point in a previous bulletin, stating the proper position of the commissioned band leader relative to the band when marching, listing pricing for horses and mules, and amending orders for the proper carry of ordinance in caissons.
Date: September 20, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 60] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 60]

Tattered copy of a document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the duties of the Adjutant General.
Date: June 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 213] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 213]

Document outlining the trial of Major George C. Kelcher on charges of breaking arrest, possessing liquor, absence, and neglect of his duties, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: October 5, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 51] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 51]

Orders from Headquarters Southern Department appointing Major DeRosey C. Cabell Jr. as assistant to the Department Adjutant.
Date: October 31, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 92] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 92]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding citizens of neutral countries serving in the Army and their right to be discharged should they apply to become U.S. citizens.
Date: October 16, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 134] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 134]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U. S. Army Adjutant General's Office outlining rules for submitting Form 1-Bs for War Risk Insurance: forms submitted with the same date as an earlier form from the same soldier would have to be amended with a later date to be accepted.
Date: October 18, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 214] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 214]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Albert F. Buchanan on charges of stealing gasoline, misappropriating unit funds, lying to his superior officer, and falsifying records, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: October 5, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 200] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 200]

Document outlining the trial of Captain Henric C. Gahn on charges of defrauding his soldiers, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 19, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131]

Bulletin reprinting General Orders 70, section II, outlining the formation and organization of a Slavic Legion for "Jugo-Slavs, Czecho-Slovaks and Ruthenian" troops. This is followed by various communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: care of animals in the ranks; reporting "alien enemies;" and flour substitutes in cooking. There is also a note about improper use of communication channels for War Risk Insurance forms.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135]

Bulletin reprinting general orders that outline the process for enabling soldiers to vote in US elections, and registration and care of motor vehicles in the service. Following are forwarded War Department communications regarding war insurance and insurance for deserters.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 51] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 51]

Bulletin outlining orders amending minor points in previous bulletins, and regulations for religious sisters in medical service to wear their habits instead of uniforms.
Date: August 31, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 80] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 80]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the role of the General Chief of Staff and his assistants, and the duties of the Military Intelligence Division, War Plans Division, Army Operations Division, and other offices in the chain-of-command. In appendix is a table of unit organization.
Date: August 26, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 208] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 208]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant Robert J. Redding on charges of repeat absences, drawing bad checks, and failing to repay loans, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential dismissal.
Date: September 28, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 193] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 193]

Document outlining the trial of Major William Kirby on charges of publishing confidential information in a text about camouflage, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 4, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 182] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 182]

Document outlining the trial of Willis, Arleigh L. on charges of violating the 95th Article of War (i.e. drunkenness, absence, or similar negligence while on post), including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential overruling.
Date: August 22, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Headquarters, Student Army Training Corps, Jones College Unit, General Orders 1] (open access)

[Headquarters, Student Army Training Corps, Jones College Unit, General Orders 1]

Document outlining orders for the SATC Jones College Unit in Smithtown, New York, outlining the schedule of bugle calls.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Jones, Russell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abilene Community YMCA, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Abilene Community YMCA, 1956]

Letter from the Abilene Community YMCA inviting the recipient to their annual banquet with Howard E. Butt, Jr. as the guest speaker.
Date: 1956
Creator: Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcing the Appointment of Frank Bell as Manager of the Abilene Agency] (open access)

[Announcing the Appointment of Frank Bell as Manager of the Abilene Agency]

Pamphlet discussing Frank Bell's appointment as manager of the Abilene Agency within the American General Life Insurance Company.
Date: 1955
Creator: American General life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Bulletin, House Bill 13, March 25, 9157] (open access)

[Special Bulletin, House Bill 13, March 25, 9157]

Bulletin from Tom Blundell discussing House Bill 13 and the effects it will have on loans if passed.
Date: March 25, 1957
Creator: Bundell, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dial Finance Company Mail Loans Information Pamphlet] (open access)

[Dial Finance Company Mail Loans Information Pamphlet]

Pamphlet from Dial Finance Company advertising their loan by mail order service. Included is a blank loan application.
Date: 1961~/1962~
Creator: Dial Finance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Taylor Brothers Memorial Dedication, April 9, 1956] (open access)

[Program for Taylor Brothers Memorial Dedication, April 9, 1956]

Program for Taylor Brothers Memorial Dedication listing aspects of the event and who would be doing them, as well as acknowledgements and thanks to various people, organizations, and companies.
Date: April 1956
Creator: United States Daughters of 1812 of Abilene, Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[National Rifle Association Pamphlet, 1955~] (open access)

[National Rifle Association Pamphlet, 1955~]

Pamphlet from the National Rifle Association discussing firearm laws and legislation. Includes a mail-in application for a membership.
Date: 1955~
Creator: National Rifle Association
System: The Portal to Texas History