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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] (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

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

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
Crowd Waited For Flash--'War Over' (open access)

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

Clint Torian During WWI

Clint Torian in his WWI uniform in front of his home, the Torian log cabin.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

American Ambulance and Soldiers in France During WWI

American Ambulance and Soldiers in France During WWI. Luke Tennison served in the 111th Engineers in France in WWI. He lived in Haltom City at the time he donated the photos.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

French Troops Firing Mortars in World War I

French Troops Firing Mortars in World War I. Luke Tennison lived in Haltom City at the time of donation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

French Soldiers Advancing Through Trenches During WWI

French Soldiers Advancing Through Trenches During WWI
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Devastated Area of Rheims, France During WWI

Devastated Area of Rheims, France During WWI
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

Armistice Day Parade

Photograph of an Armistice Day Parade in Orange, Texas on November 11, 1918. In the foreground is an American flag covered vehicle. A large crowd is moving towards the top of the photograph. Within the crowd are uniformed men, individuals and families. On the bottom left hand corner are wooden beams.
Date: November 11, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Colonel in World War 1 Uniform

Photograph of a man with combed hair parted on the side. He is wearing a World War I uniform with pins on the collar and shoulder.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yucca, Yearbook of North Texas State Normal School, 1918 (open access)

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

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

Armistice parade down Congress

Crowds on both sides of Congress as the American Legion section of the parade passes.
Date: November 11, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

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

Arthur Anderson World War One

Copy negative of Arthur Andersen wearing his WWI military uniform. The long-sleeve uniform jacket buttons up the front and features four large pockets, and the pleated plants fit loose and tighten at the knee. Arthur is wearing lace-up shoes and a hat.
Date: unknown
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