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Charlie Schaer WW1 Soldier

Copy negative of Charlie Schaer, who was a World War One soldier from Wharton County, Texas. In the image, Charlie is standing outside a house that is covered with ivy. He is wearing his military uniform.
Date: March 8, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. C.W. Bash from her brother, September 8, 1918]

Postcard sent to Mrs. C. W. Bash from her brother picturing a group of covered wagons in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas with a handwritten message on the back saying that he is feeling fine and that he wishes he was back in Kansas City, Kansas.
Date: September 8, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1918]

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.
Date: November 8, 1918
Creator: Dishman, Haskell E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1918]

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.
Date: November 8, 1918
Creator: Dishman, Haskell E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the US Army Adjutant General's Office for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: carrying the Dempsey Code Book; the treatment of conscientious objectors; identifying and recommending soldiers for railway work; and a reminder for commanders on giving clear instructions for the number of rations needed during travel. At the start is also a note admonishing units and exchanges against maintaining excess funds outside of their allotted rations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 91] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 91]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding a remitted court-martial sentence for Lt. Col. Beverly A. Read, changes to the duties and related procedures of the Director of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic, changed procedures for soldiers to vote in US elections, "Automatic Guns" and their sub-classifications, and substantial information on motor vehicle registration.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]

Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date: September 8, 1918
Creator: Smith, Adam Oscar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 8, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his day and the lack of news about his discharge. He writes about going on a walk and going to church. He also talks about a letter from S.D. Leidesdorf who thinks he was asking for money. Hector asks Emma to give a letter to his mother.
Date: December 8, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alma Hiller, October 8, 1917] (open access)

[Letter to Alma Hiller, October 8, 1917]

Letter to Alma Hiller from her little cousin, "Hef", who writes about what it's like for him at Camp MacArthur, a military training base in Waco, Texas. The letter also discusses other family members, including a newborn baby in the family. The stationery letterhead has on its left and right side, respectively, an American flag image and a symbol that consists of a triangle within a circle, and it reads, "National War Work Council, Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Associations, 'with the colors'".
Date: October 8, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History