[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet] (open access)

[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

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
[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States] (open access)

[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
The War with Germany: A Statistical Summary (open access)

The War with Germany: A Statistical Summary

Book containing statistical figures regarding the United States of America's conflict with Germany during World War I, including statistics for casualties, expenditures, and ordnance. Index starts on page 151.
Date: 1919
Creator: Ayres, Leonard Porter, 1879-1946
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay] (open access)

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.
Date: December 5, 1919
Creator: Baity, J. L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings] (open access)

[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings]

This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.
Date: November 10, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919]

Letter from A. C. York to Henry R. Clay, Jr. relaying information concerning the status of Henry Clay, Jr. The letter says that "Lieutenant Clay was recommended for, but not promoted to a captaincy."
Date: June 21, 1919
Creator: York, A. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance] (open access)

[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]

This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date: April 7, 1919
Creator: Houlihan, H. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919]

Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of Henry Clay, Jr. Reinthal includes a message from his son that describes the amazing qualities of Clay, Jr.
Date: April 4, 1919
Creator: Reinthal, Sol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919]

Letter to Henry Clay, Sr. from Jae P. Moore concerning Moore's sending of Henry Clay, Jr.'s combat reports. Moore says that the reports are copies made "from the original that I took for myself."
Date: August 24, 1919
Creator: Moore, Jae P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Fred Itschner]

Portrait of William Fred Itschner, a young man wearing a military uniform.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rich Field Flyer, Volume 1, Number 9, February 6, 1919 (open access)

Rich Field Flyer, Volume 1, Number 9, February 6, 1919

Field publication for the Rich Field Army Airbase flying school in Waco, Texas.
Date: February 6, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Well Done Men]

Postcard with a photograph of an airplane flying over the Statue of Liberty, addressed to Mrs. John H. Carper, at 818 Austin St., Houston, Texas. The postcard indicates that John H. Carper will be returning from service at Camp Mills and he'll write home as soon as possible.
Date: May 23, 1919
Creator: Carper, John H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library