Postcard from Fred to Ms. Eva Safowin telling her about life in Waco. The postcard shows three soldiers beside a tent, an American flag, and three rifles.

Photograph of a basketball team from Henderson High School in 1917. A list of names is provided on the back.

Photograph of young Brooke Doswell Smith (1911-1988) on Christmas, 1917. A Christmas tree and a little dog are also seen in the photograph.

Photograph of a young man and young woman, Henry Frank Smith and Monetta Stribling, locking arms and posing for a picture. Behind them an automobile is partially visible. They are dressed in semi-formal attire; the young woman has a corsage attached to her clothing.

Photograph of Lucile Elizabeth Evans, standing outside the Evans family home at 2100 Colcord Avenue in Waco, Texas. As the maid of honor to an unidentified bride, she is clad in a long-sleeved dress and a wide-brimmed hat. She is clutching a bouquet of flowers in her arm. The photo is attached to a piece of black paper upon which this note has been written underneath the photo: "the maid of honor Miss Lucile Evans, April 29, '17."

Photograph of Nannie Clara Evans as a young woman, before she married and took the name of Willis. She is standing on the steps of her family's home in Waco, Texas while holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms.

Marriage license of John T. Willis and Nannie Clara Evans, McLennan County, Texas, April 25, 1917, signed by the Rev. F. S. Groner.

Photograph of a solider in uniform standing at attention. There is a fence and tree visible behind him. He looks off to the side.

Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr. and Clara Evans Willis on their wedding day in Waco, TX. They stand in front of tree, arm in arm. Clara Evans Willis holds a bouquet of flowers in the crook of her arm.

Journal belonging to Clara Evans detailing her relationship with John T. Willis, Sr., from their first meeting to their wedding. Newspaper announcements, wedding invitations, fabric samples from Clara Evans' bridal trousseau, pressed flowers, and photographs have been pasted into the book, along with descriptions of important events written by Clara Evans. It also contains articles pertaining to the Willises' Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1967.

Photograph of two soldiers leaning out of the windows of a train traveling through a field. A handwritten note below the photo says "On way to Waco."

Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."

Postcard of soldiers shooting cannons in a field, with the caption, "Bat. D. 119th F.A. in action. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Hill in Hartford, Michigan and says, "Dear Folks, Am getting along fine. Can limp around without my crutches. I am listed as a cannoneer and will be one of this bunch on the other side when I get well enough I expect! Will write you a letter soon. Loving son [?]."

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."

Photograph of Phil Blanchard wearing a military uniform and hat and standing in an open field. The photo was taken at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.

Photograph of soldiers reclining and sitting on cots at Camp MacArthur, with rows of tents in the background.

Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.

Photograph of the interior of the Westbrook & Evans mercantile store. Walter Philmore Evans Jr. (Age 5) is posing in a World War I uniform in the middle of the store. Several adults stand behind counters lining both sides of the building.

Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably washing and rinsing their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers.

Postcard of several groups of men standing in a large field with barracks, trees, and other buildings in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Sec. F. Camp Mac Arthur. Waco Texas. © F Mann 10-11-17." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.

Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur, Section F. In the background are buildings of the camp and in the foreground are soldiers grouped together in a field.

Postcard of the Brazos River taken from a higher viewpoint. The river runs through the center of the image with trees surrounding the shoreline on either side of it. A rocky ledge is visible in the right corner of the image.