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Yesterday There Was Glory: With the 4th Division, A.E.F., in World War I
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Memoir describing historical events and personal accounts of Gerald Andrew Howell based on his experiences during World War I, originally completed in 1946 : "His narrative was a study of a small group of American soldiers attempting to survive some of the most ferocious combat of the 'Great War.' He included information on the movements and activities of his 39th Infatry Regiment and the 4th Division, but Howell kept the focus of the story on his squad, a typical cross section of the A.E.F. {American Expeditionary Forces]" (p. 2) This edited version has some introductory and supplementary information and has made minor corrections to the original text. Index starts on page 338.
Date:
September 2017
Creator:
Howell, Gerald Andrew & Patrick, Jeffrey L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Establishing the American Way of Death: World War I and the Foundation of the United States’ Policy Toward the Repatriation and Burial of Its Battlefield Dead
This thesis examines the policies and procedures created during and after the First World War that provided the foundation for how the United States commemorated its war dead for the next century. Many of the techniques used in modern times date back to the Great War. However, one hundred years earlier, America possessed very few methods or even ideas about how to locate, identify, repatriate, and honor its military personnel that died during foreign conflicts. These ideas were not conceived in the halls of government buildings. On the contrary, concerned citizens originated many of the concepts later codified by the American government. This paper draws extensively upon archival documents, newspapers, and published primary sources to trace the history of America’s burial and repatriation policies, the Army Graves Registration Services, and how American dead came to permanently rest in military cemeteries on the continent of Europe. The unprecedented dilemma of over 80,000 American soldiers buried in France and surrounding countries at the conclusion of the First World War in 1918 propelled the United States to solve many social, political, and military problems that arose over the final disposition of those remains. The solutions to those problems became the foundation for how …
Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Hatzinger, Kyle J.
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Angelina County WW I. Memorial
Photograph of a World War I memorial in Angelina County. It says, "In Grateful Memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918. Erected by the citizens of Angelina County sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion."
Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelina County WW I. Memorial
Photograph of a statue and memorial dedicated to residents of Angelina County who fought in World War I. The statue wears a military uniform, holds a gun at his side, and has his right hand raised in a fist. It says, "In grateful memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War, 1917-1918, erected by the citizens of Angelina County, sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion. Honor Roll: Capt. Hugh O'Keeffee Kendrick; Henry T. Dixon; Fred R. Lindsey; Curtis F. Seale; Frank W. Weeks; Lee Scalise; William L. Sanford; Milton D. Roy; DeWitt F. Penry; Daniel S. McDougald; John T. Hudson; Ernest H. Hardy; James F. Cunningham; Brittian Plez Cox; Edward L. Chancey; Robert J. Anderson; Henry Williams; C. Weaver Shofner."
Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lee E. Johnson, April 21, 1976
Interview with Lee E. Johnson, a retired educator, concerning his recollections about military life during World War I. Johnson discusses his education; his enlistment in the Texas National Guard; his training at Pecan Gap; Camp Bowie; the formation of the 36th Division; officers training school at Camp Pike, Arkansas; embarkation for France; Saint-Amand and Saint-Nazairre.
Date:
April 21, 1976
Creator:
Milner, E. R. & Johnson, Lee E., 1893-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Barracks and Tents at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of two rows of barracks and several groupings of tents at Camp MacArthur; there are trees, hills, and more barracks and tents in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Camp MacArthur Waco Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Base Hospital of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of the hospital on base of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The image shows a covered wooden pathway that connections multiple structures. Four soldiers are pictured throughout the walkway
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Camp MacArthur Hospital]
Postcard of an army hospital with men in two long rows of beds on the left and right side and a wood heater in the middle of the room; there are several men sitting in chairs and standing in the middle and two nurses standing next to patients' beds on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Camp Travis]
Postcard image of an army officer reading to the young men of Camp Travis in San Antonio, Texas. Text on the bottom of the image reads "Officer giving the boys the guard manual in front of the barracks". These men are sitting on the ground, in front of their officer who is sitting above them in a chair. Behind the men is one of the housing barracks.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crowd Waited For Flash--'War Over'
Denton Record-Chronicle newspaper clipping describing the celebration of Denton's citizens after the news of the signed armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918. The clipping includes a photograph of fireworks lighting up the Denton County Courthouse.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First National Bank Building and World War I Postcard
Postcard of the "First National Bank Building, Beeville, Texas". This first bank in Beeville opened its doors in 1890. In 1894 it moved to this location at Washington and Bowie Streets. Notice that there are no powerpoles in this picture. According to the message on the back, this postcard was part of a package of letters sent by family members to a soldier in WWI. The writer mentions a hope for peace. “The Express said last night that the Germans only had until 11 o’clock Mon Nov. 11 to give their answer whether they surrender or fight. Of course we are all praying anxiously as I know you boys are too.”
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Infantry Charge at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a colorized photograph of several infantry men in uniform running and holding firearms on a field at Camp MacArthur; there are trees in the background and another group of men visible in the distance. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Life in the U. S. Army. U. S. National Guard - Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex. 1871. An Infantry Charge."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map of Camp MacArthur]
Map of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men at Canteen at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a colorized photograph of a group of men standing and sitting outside the canteen at Camp MacArthur; several men are eating or drinking from metal cups and there are two trash cans on the left side. Printed on the front of the postcard: "The Canteen. © I. F. S." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Musicians at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of members of a military band holding their instruments (tubas, trombones, euphoniums, horns, bugles, etc.) posing in between two rows of tents at Camp MacArthur. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Ready to March 128th Regimental Band. Camp Mac Arthur, Waco Texas. Mann."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album from Itschner Estate]
Photo album from the Itschner estate, containing photos of military scenes in France as well as Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of D. F. Draper Reclining on a Rock Wall]
Photograph of D. F. Draper leaning with his right foot on a wall built of stones and a cigarette in his mouth. On the back is writing that states his year of birth.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper and Winnie Seated in Front of a Rock Wall]
Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper and Winnie Pearl Gilreath Draper. There is text on the back that reads: "Mother & Daddy Brackenridge Park... 45 WW1 Photo 3.00...Daniel Franklin Draper..Winnie Pearl Gilreath Draper.. San Antonio."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper in Brackenridge Park]
Photograph of Daniel F. Draper on stone stairs in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The text on the back reads: "Daddy D.F. Draper Brackenridge Park San Antonio Daniel Franklin Draper b. July 9 1896 WWI."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fischer's Drug Store
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper Leaning Against a Table]
Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper leaning against a table in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio. The supports for the table are replicas of the Alamo.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fischer's Drug Store
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper Smoking in a Dark Background]
Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper turning on a lighter and smoking in uniform. There is text on the photograph that reads: "Your Bud, Daniel."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Modern Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Floyd Arnold "Jim" Crow]
Photograph of Floyd Crow from the abdomen and up. Text on the back reads: "Floyd Arnold 'Jim' Crow 1893 - 1968...joined Baylor Univ. coaching staff 1919...graduate of Stephen A. Douglas Select School Waco...education Texas A&M College...served in World War I".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Football Team in Missouri]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s football team in Missouri. Of the fourteen players, six are sitting in front and eight are standing behind them. According to the photo, Clay is sitting down and fourth from the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. with a Cow]
Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. working with a cow next to a large shed. The text on the back of the photo reads: "Henry Clay with cow in Missouri."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History