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[Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr., January 28, 1918]
Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of her son and the compassion that Henry Clay, Jr. showed their family. She goes on to describe the unfair treatment Washington has given Clay, Jr.'s detachment in England and herself by not clarifying the cause of Harold Ainsworth's death.
Date:
January 28, 1918
Creator:
Ainsworth, Alliert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
36th Division USA (WWI) Passing in Review
World War I troops passing in review, marching down Main street in Fort Worth, TX, April 11, 1918
Date:
April 11, 1918
Creator:
American Publishing Company
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[District Military Inspector General Orders 2]
Document outlining orders from SATC District 10 Military Inspector's office regarding Lt. Col. H. LaF. Applewhite's assignment to the position and the appointment of three assisting officers.
Date:
October 23, 1918
Creator:
Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers Marching at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of the soldiers of Section "B" marching on a dirt road at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. William Jennings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and says, "Dear friend, This is [?] life down here and I like it better every day. Am at present (acting) corporal while in the detention camp. Will be assigned to my squad or company when I get out of quarantine. Roland A Bosler. Aviation Camp, Waco, Texas."
Date:
March 25, 1918
Creator:
Bosler, Roland A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Field service postcard]
A pre-printed field service postcard. The postcard has explicit instructions on how to fill out, saying the postcard will be destroyed if extra information is added, and to include only a date and signature. The handwriting at the bottom of the postcard is signed by John H. Carper and dated August 16, 1918. Carper has crossed out generated sentences, stating he is quite well and has received someone's letter dated July 18, 1918. On the back of the postcard, the addressee is Mrs. John H. Carper at 818 Austin St., Houston, Texas.
Date:
August 16, 1918
Creator:
Carper, John H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father back home wishing his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as saying he has nine solo flight hours.
Date:
December 22, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, March 2, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother detailing his total number of flight hours.
Date:
March 2, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family Back Home, January 13, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home regarding his daily activities in Wye, England. In his letter he talks about different types of airplanes they are around and notes that he saw a Bristol fighter land on a previous day.
Date:
January 13, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, January 6, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning recent posting to Wye, England. Clay does not find this place to be very enjoyable, and he is upset that other pilots coming from the states are already commissioned and being sent to the front.
Date:
January 6, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 1, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr, to his family from Scotland while he takes a course on gunnery. Clay has nothing but good things to say about the picturesque landscape and nice hotel he is staying in. One of the boys in his detachment also received word that commissions are imminent.
Date:
March 1, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 7, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home during his stay in Scotland. In he first half of the letter Clay is thanking his mother for the box she sent him and some pictures as well; afterwards Clay goes into talking about being the first American Squadron to "fight Huns," and possibly being made a captain by the time they depart for France.
Date:
March 7, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family discussing his posting to his squadron and his address will be changing. He goes on to express his love for his mother and his desire to save as much money as possible while overseas.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning the recent mail issues and the different types of planes that are used in training. Clay is still seeking his commission which would pay him $230 a month.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother for Mother's Day in 1918. This letter primarily concerns his love for his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 13, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents concerning his status in England. Clay mentions that he is "fed up" with the army system since his pay got cut even further. Part of his letter pertains to his mother getting out and seeing a picture show.
Date:
February 13, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.
Date:
February 14, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Sister-in-Law, February 6, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his sister-in-law concerning his brother, her husband Ashton. He spends most of this letter essentially comforting her and telling her that flying is not anymore dangerous than any other branch.
Date:
February 6, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Beth DeBusk, May 13, 1918]
Postcard of Camp MacArthur sent to Mrs. DeBusk, Beth and Boby about his stay in Waco. It shows Section E at the camp.
Date:
May 13, 1918
Creator:
DeBusk, Beth
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918]
Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918. In the letter, Doherty is inquiring about their friend in the war and their well-being. Writteno on the envelope reads "Letter, 1918, With U.S. Flag On it, Concerning the well-being of a friend of Miss Shafford in World War".
Date:
October 13, 1918
Creator:
Doherty, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Camp MacArthur Junkyard]
Photograph of the junkyard at Camp MacArthur. Many trash items are scattered haphazardly in piles and stacks; most prominent at center is a heap of used oil lamps, next to bunches of wooden crates and containers. At left are long rows of pipes and piles of ceramic-like cylinders. Behind these remain further piles of pillows and pipes. A paper attached to the bottom of the photograph describes the junkyard's operation.
Date:
June 11, 1918
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Champe Carter McCulloch House]
Photograph of the Champe Carter McCulloch house in Waco, Texas, with Mrs. Emma B. McCulloch (1843-1929), wife of Champe Carter McCulloch, sitting on the front porch. The original one story structure on the right was built by Dr. Josiah Hatcher Caldwell (1822-1896). This original one story structure was later sold to C. C. McCulloch. The Caldwell-McCulloch house is located at 407 Columbus Avenue in Waco, Texas, and presently is owned by Historic Waco Foundation.
Date:
1918
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton]
Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton taken during World War I. He is seen standing outdoors and in uniform complete with his hat on. In the background trees with few leaves are visible as well as some buildings on the right side.
Date:
1918
Creator:
Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armistice parade down Congress from Capitol
People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way from the Capitol.
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
Jordan Company
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History