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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
218
The University of Texas at Dallas
46
Hardin-Simmons University Library
33
UNT Libraries Special Collections
9
Murphy Historical Society Inc.
4
Danish Heritage Preservation Society
3
First Presbyterian Church of Waco
3
Port Arthur Public Library
2
UNT Libraries
2
Bee County Historical Commission
1
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Bulletin (United States. War Department)
19
Janis Allman Collection
4
Series 10: Dishman, Shafford, and Williams Letters
4
Folder 1: Correspondence: 44 WWI Postcards, c.1918
2
Academic Year 1919
1
Rich Field Flyer
1
Series 14: Mary Jackson Papers : Folder 2: Mary Jackson Papers, 1918, undated
1
Series 2: Bradley Letters : Folder 2: Bradley Letters, 1918-1919
1
Yucca
1
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[Clara and Frank Maresh]
Clara and Frank Maresh dressed in WWI Red Cross and Army uniforms for the funeral of their uncle Frank Maresh's funeral in Sealy, TX Clara is wearing a white dress with white nurse habit on her head. She is holding a white flag with cross on it. Frank is wearing a army uniform and is holding an American flag. Scanned image is of the copy.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]
This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide to the memorial events, including a list of hymns to be sung and masses read, as well as an honor roll of the fallen soldiers for whom the memorial was conducted. Jett Falls name on the third page under the list of Honor Roll individuals, tenth from the top.
Date:
March 7, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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
[111th Engineers Returning Home from France after World War I]
Photograph of 111th Engineers marching through downtown Dallas after returning home from France after World War I.
Date:
1917~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Yucca, Yearbook of North Texas State Normal School, 1918
Yearbook for North Texas State Normal College in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date:
1918
Creator:
North Texas State Normal College
Object Type:
Yearbook
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
[Armistice Day Parade]
Photograph of a parade float for an Armistice Day celebration. The float consists of a truck decorated with star and stripe printed banners, a cannon on the truck bed, and a banner on the side with text that says "This is the Old Girl that Roared Out for Joy and Shattered our 'Panes' on Armistice Day. Nov. 11. 1918." In the background, there are trees and a building. Accompanying material gives information about the cannon.
Date:
July 4, 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[World War I Rally]
Photograph of a crowd of people at a World War I rally in front of a federal building on the corner of Austin Avenue and Fifth Street. One group is standing on the steps and in the doorway. Some people are leaning on the side of the building. In the foreground, a crowd is facing the building.
Date:
1918~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Carl Thyssen During World War I
Postcard of two men in military uniform standing on a wooden boardwalk in front of what appears to be a barrack. A ladder can be seen inclined on the structure behind the man on the right. Accompanying information indicates one of the men is Carl Thyssen, but has not specified which is which. They both wear lace-up boots, hats, and loose-fitting pants, but the man on the left wears a button-up jacket with multiple button-flap pockets, as oppose to the man on the right, who simply wears a long-sleeve shirt.
Date:
1918~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States]
Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.
Date:
1919-06-26/1940-06-24
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andrew Jensen Military Promotion
Hand-written and printed document from the United States Army given to Andrew Jensen after a military promotion. At the very top of the document, there is a black and white illustration of an eagle amongst various symbolic elements that make up the particular emblem. It hovers over bold text and is enclosed in a gray cloud-like gray area. The document states that Andrew made the transition to corporal at Camp Travis in Texas. Crease lines can be seen both length-wise and width-wise.
Date:
June 1, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Isaac "Ike" Hudson]
Photograph of WW1 veteran Isaac "Ike" Hudson facing the camera. He wears a buttoned high-collared military suit.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur, with many buildings and fields visible, and a town in the distance. A note on the front of the postcard says: "Section E Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers on Drill Field at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of soldiers with rifles standing on a field. A note on the front of the postcard says: "A typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 1918 Carlton World War I parents in Front of Store]
Photograph from November 11, 1918 in Carlton, TX. Everyone from Hamilton County with a son in World War I was called to Carlton square for a picture. John O. and Beulah Pollard Forrest are seen on the second row, center. John O. is behind the seated man with the hat between his feet and Beulah is to John O.'s left. A sign in the window of the store reads "All Leather Shoes, Friedman Shelby, Curbo Merc. Co."
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
Wiseman
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]
Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, five sitting down and eight standing behind them. A printed note under the photo describes it: "The officers at headquarters Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Grave Marker of Edgar Leflar]
Photograph of the grave marker of Edgar Leflar (1893-1918). He died at Camp Travis in Bexar County, Texas. He was buried at White Chapel Cemetery, Coleman County, Texas. His epitaph reads "In grateful remembrance of a brave soldier who gave his life for his country."
Date:
[1893-10-22..1918-02-13]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Regimental Parade at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of soldiers standing at attention in rows on a field. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Parade, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Base Hospital at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of large, interconnected buildings. A printed note under the photo describes it: "Base hospital, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Base Hospital at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a row of interconnected buildings. A note below the photo says: "Base Hospital, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Airplane at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of men standing near an early airplane. A note below the photo says: "Aviation, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cavalry at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of four men on horses, with the middle two holding an American flag and another unidentifiable flag. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Colors, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History