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[Postcard from Arthur to Helen M. Noyes - August 22, 1918]

Letter from a soldier named Arthur to Helen M. Noyes of Burlington, Vermont, discussing his menial daily life at Camp MacArthur, Waco. He expresses support for her and suggests that she find a specific type of job. The front of the postcard depicts soldiers walk along a road along cabins in Camp MacArthur.
Date: August 22, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Company Street, Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a company street at Camp MacArthur, with encampments alongside a dirt road. Two buildings are specified in pen: a bath house, a low rectangular building at center left, and a space between two camps at right, which shows where the stove is.
Date: 1918-03-15/1918-10-20
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Company K, 128th Infantry Regiment, Exercising]

Postcard of Company K of the 128th Infantry Regiment exercising at Camp MacArthur, Waco. The uniformed soldiers stand in lines and practice with their rifles. A sergeant at far right oversees the exercises.
Date: 1918~
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a World War I Armored Car]

Postcard of of a World War I armored car with three soldiers. The background of the photograph has been colored. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard reads: "Hello, There. Am feeling fine. like it quite well out here. Will send you my address here it is. Camp Head Quarters Recruit 7th Division Camp McArthur Waco Texas. Goodby." The card is addressed to Jessie Hacker from Thomas W., a Camp Macarthur soldier.
Date: May 26, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: June 6, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers Exercising in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers exercising at Camp MacArthur, visible along the bottom of the photograph. Other portions of the camp are located along the background, including buildings, dirt roads, and other soldiers.
Date: 1918?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Sent to W. G. Lobb - December 1918]

Postcard sent to W. G. Lobb in Atwood, Illinois containing greetings and well wishes. The front of the postcard features an image of soldiers gathered around a boiling pot with plates and cups in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1918-12-XX
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Joe to Ena R. - August 20, 1918]

Postcard from a Joe to Ena R[?] in Jonesboro, Texas, expressing well wishes to her and "Mother". The front of the postcard is a colored photograph of a long line of mess halls at Camp MacArthur, Waco.
Date: 1918-08-20~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter - November 1918]

Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter in Dallas County, Iowa, sent in care of Harry Keller, discussing daily life in Camp MacArthur. The front of the postcard depicts field artillery at Camp MacArthur, Waco, loaded on wooden wagons with a company of soldiers organized behind the artillery.
Date: 1918-11-XX
Creator: Etter, Benjamin
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from B. to J. C. K. Poore - May 24, 1918]

Postcard sent from a soldier named "B." in Camp MacArthur, Waco, to J. C. K. Poore in Colebrook, New Hampshire, describing the scene depicted on front of the postcard and expresses uncertainty about how much longer he has to stay .The front of the postcard depicts a field artillery range in Camp MacArthur with artillery batteries laid out at center left next to a large encampment with large patches of bushes along the grass plain.
Date: May 24, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "A Company Street"]

Postcard of a street within Camp MacArthur. Tents line up on either side of the street with soldiers walking around. The postcard is address to Mrs. Belle Huggins from Sabula, Mo.
Date: September 29, 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.
Date: July 5, 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard addressed to Mrs. William Henry Bohner]

Photograph of an unknown military solider. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. William Henry Bohner.
Date: 1918
Creator: Metropolitan Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin St. in Waco, Tx]

Postcard of Austin St. in Waco, Texas. Various buildings line either side of the street as well as automobiles moving along. The postcard has correspondence from a soldier at Camp MacArthur.
Date: 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"]

Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably to wash and rinse their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers. On the back the postcard is to Howard Seybert from Berwick, Pennsylvania and reads "little warmer than in Pa".
Date: June 1, 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church]

Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Ave., Waco, Texas in 1918.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Officers' Tents at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of the officers' tents at Camp MacArthur. There is faded handwritten text on the back.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
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.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Larochette - Fels]

Postcard addressed to Mrs. John H. Carper, 818 Austin St., Houston, Texas, from John H. Carper "Jack." On the front of the postcard is an illustration of a panoramic photo of the Grand Hotel Poste, Larochette - Fels.
Date: [1918..]
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Bird's Eye View of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of a bird's eye view of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. To the right of the camp a line of horses with soldiers riding can be seen marching behind one automobile. To the left of the image the rows of soldiers' tents and other buildings that make up the camp. In the background the camp itself is surrounded by trees. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mr. Isac Hill of New York Mills, Minnesota.
Date: 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[You Are Wanted Postcard]

Postcard of Camp MacArthur that includes the debossed words "You Are Wanted". Purple ribbon and pink floral motifs are visible through out the text on the front. A large house with trees in the background look to also be debossed on the front. Handwritten text on the back describes how a solider is liking Camp MacArthur and how they wish to see the receiver of the postcard.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Side View of First Presbyterian Church in Waco]

Postcard image of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas positioned from the side. The Gothic style church can be seen with trees covering portions of the church. Two automobiles are out on the street outside of the building. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. Grover Hefflefinger of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania from Albert Adams, a soldier at Camp MacArthur.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[After the Hike]

Postcard image of five soldiers sitting down on a pile of scrap wood boards. One is pictured as wiping his face with a towel while three others are pictured holding one of their feet. Text above the image reads "After the hike". Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Miss Addie Wheeling.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Section of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of Section A of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. In the right side of the image automobiles are seen lined up on the road with passengers inside. To the left side of the image telephone poles and trees are one either side of a walkway. One man is visible standing in the walkway positioned looking at the automobiles. There is handwritten text on the back.
Date: 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History