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[Rosenberg Public School students c. 1917]

Photographic postcard of Rosenberg Public School students, ca. 1917. Four rows of students are standing in front of a white wooden building. Building has vines climbing up wall to far right of photo. Adult male standing on left of photo wearing a dark three-piece suit with white shirt.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ten men in uniform, mounted on dark horses]

Postcard of ten men in uniform mounted on dark horses. There are fifteen horses in the picture; eight harnessed to two separate buggies. Two men on horses are in the foreground of the other eight, who are lined up in a row. There are two trees in the far left of the postcard. There is a white "East National Bank" building in the background and a smaller building in the far right center of the picture. On the back of the postcard: "10/15/17 (at top) Oct 16 2 PM (post office stamp) 1 cent stamp" Addressed to "Mr and Mrs APGeorge Richmond, Texas" Other writing is on back, but illegible due to the back of the postcard's attachment to the back of another postcard.
Date: October 15, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[International Bridge over the Rio Grande]

Postcard of a bridge across a river, labeled, "International Bridge over the Rio Grande, Laredo, Texas." Several unknown buildings are visible on either end of the bridge. There is a letter on the back written 3/3/1917 that says, "Wanted to get across this bridge but on account of Typhus Epidemic on other side could not do so. Will cross at Brownsville. Wish you were along." (The epidemic mentioned was in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.)
Date: March 3, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Methodist Church

Color postcard of the Methodist Church, located on the corner of Fifth and Talbot Streets, in Taylor, Texas.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

I.&G.N. Repair Shops

Postcard of the International and Great Northern Railroad train repair shops or bays near the depot in Taylor, Texas. Correspondence in English on the back of the card.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas]

Postcard of North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas. [Rim of Mesa in the Distance.] This is the 100 and 200 block of N Stanton Street with a north perspective of the street. The Reynolds Building is the 5 story white structure on the left side of the image. The address for the Reynolds Building is 201-5 N Stanton circa 1917. The building still stands today and was designed by the the architect firm of Trost & Trost. Built in 1911 the building was originally called Calisher's. Other names for the same building are Everybody's Department Store; the Reynolds Building; American Furniture; and J. J. Newberry Company. On the other side of the Reynolds Building is the Busy Bee Fruit Store, 200 N Stanton. The 7 story structure on the left side of Stanton Street, in the distance, is the El Paso & Southwestern Building or E P & S W. Stanton Street is full of pedestrians, horse and buggy's, cars, and two electric trolley cars. Other visible stores include Kiefer's and Tuttle Paint & Glass Company, 210-212 N Stanton. Information and citation source is from the 1917 El Paso, Texas City Directory.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children of the Mexican Revolution]

Postcard image of an unidentified group of a children going about their daily lives during the Mexican Revolution. This image features four young girls, two young boys, and a young female who is facing away from the camera. The two boys appear to be in good spirts as they are smiling at each other. The young girl at the far right is using a wash basin. There is no information about the identities for the children in this image nor any information on the exact location of this event. This postcard was mailed by Walter Horne to his mother Mrs. Horne who was living in Hallowell, Maine.
Date: 1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Lizzie to Linnet White, May 2, 1917]

Postcard to Linnet White from Lizzie. She wrote to give Linnet a brief update on what has been happening in life. She mentions that she has been sick, someone that had an operation recently, and hopes to hear from Linnet on how her operation went.
Date: May 2, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Young boys in uniforms]

Postcard of two young boys in scout uniforms and hats, identified as Clem and Pete Boverie. They are standing side by side and looking towards the camera. There are notes on the back of the postcard that describe the image.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pleasant Hill School gathering]

Postcard of a large group gathering at Pleasant hill School. The group is standing in front of the school, which is a small white building. There are horses and carriages in the background on the right side of the photograph.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gaston Howard]

Photographic postcard of Gaston Howard of Longview, Texas. Howard is pictured wearing his full uniform. The photograph was taken in Paris, France, as noted on the back of the postcard. Howard enlisted as a Private, and came home from the war as a Sergeant.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mistletoe and Berries]

Postcard of mistletoe with red and white berries. "Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" is written below. On the back, a message reads, "Love and best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year - Helen R. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 21, 1917
Creator: unknown
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]

Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, with five sitting down and the other eight standing behind. A note below the photo says: "The officers at headquarters, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mable Blair]

Postcard of Mable Blair wearing a dress with a fur collar and a hat. This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of World War I Camp MacArthur in Waco]

Postcard of a military camp near a road with several barracks visible and many soldiers marching in formation. A note on the front of the postcard describes the photo: "Section 'A,' Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mess Halls at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a row of buildings across from a row of tents. A note below the photo says: "Mess Halls, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cavalry]

Postcard of a line of men wearing military uniforms and sitting on horses. A note below the photo says: "Cavalry, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History