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T. B. Willis Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2019
15
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
7
Rescuing Texas History, 2021
6
Cotton Palace Collection
5
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[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - Novmeber 15, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his work writing discharges for a development battalion, he purchased a "Belgian Baby" from the hostess house, and the new rumors from camp. The postscript includes a rumor about being discharged in five days.
Date:
November 15, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 16, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of discharge, rumors about discharge going around camp, and a letter from his friend who was sent to New York. He enjoyed Emma's last two letters.
Date:
November 16, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 17, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing a walk he took with other soldiers, rumors from camp about discharge, and that he wants Gene to mail a journal for when he is able to return to work.
Date:
November 17, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 18, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing an article written by the Secretary of War, going to the movies, and the letters sent to him by Achilles and Demuth.
Date:
November 18, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 19, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the way lieutenants are making sure nobody slacks o, Mac going back to camp and bringing his camera. The company will have their photo taken and the weather may effect that.
Date:
November 19, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 21, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing all the news from Emma"s letter. He's glad to hear his father is well, talks about the food and their future wedding. Hector mentions the most recent rumors from camp regarding discharge.
Date:
November 21, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 22, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the candy she sent, writing discharge papers, and an order from camp headquarters regarding dismissing some men.
Date:
November 22, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 23, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing Emma's hurt feelings over a previous leter, the lack of work he had for the day, and a package he received from Wright.
Date:
November 23, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 24, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing some shows he saw with Smith, the rigorous bunk inspection, and the rumors going around camp discussing discharge.
Date:
November 24, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1917]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the movie he saw with other soldiers, the camp rumors about discharge, and updates from his day.
Date:
November 25, 1917
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 26, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how he avoids hard work, Mac returned to Texas and brought his film camera. The weather is all there is to discuss and he wishes he could be with Emma during Thanksiving.
Date:
November 26, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of his boss, Mr. Leidesdorf, helping him get discharged earlier, rumors about a physical exam and his plans for how to get back to New York when he is discharged. The weather has been bad and the camp maybe changed.
Date:
November 27, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the meal he ate for thanksgiving, he learned that the large package he received was not from hid friend but from his boss.
Date:
November 28, 1918
Creator:
Suker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 29, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how if he does not hear about discharge he will send telegrams to the local board and to his boss to say he is needed at home. He was annoyed at having to do manual labor, and he was caught slacking off.
Date:
November 29, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 30, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke regarding his telegrams to the local board and S.D. Leidesdorf. He will be doing manual labor again, and his pictures will be developed soon.
Date:
November 30, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Packing House Near Waco]
Postcard of a colorized photograph of a packing house with several rows of farm workers posing in front of it, standing, sitting, and standing on raised platforms with fields in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Packing House on Falkners Fruit Farm, 1 Mile from Waco, Tex." There is a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
November 4, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Crowd of Soldiers at YMCA Building]
Postcard of a crowd of soldiers inside the Y.M.C.A building at Camp MacArthur. The postcard is addressed to Mr. Arthur Fullson from Columbiaville, Michigan.
Date:
November 19, 1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - November 19, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on life on deployment and what he has been up to.
Date:
November 19, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - November 9, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing his encounter with Frank Thomas, who he had not seen in years.
Date:
November 9, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Virginia Ebeth Powell to Mrs. S. E. Powell Sr. - November 1, 1921]
Postcard to Mrs. S. E. Powell, Sr. in Oglesby, Texas from Virginia E[?] Powell in Houston, Texas. Virginia writes about arriving in Houston with her mother. The front of the postcard depicts a small footbridge over a creek in Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas. The bridge connects concrete footpaths on both sides of the creek, and is situated in front of large ferns and small red pavilions and buildings.
Date:
November 1, 1921
Creator:
Powell, Virginia Ebeth
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[David N. Myrick in a Buggy with a Horse]
Photograph of David N. Myrick sitting in a small wooden buggy hitched to a horse. Myrick poses with his right leg placed on his left thigh, and his hat tilted slightly obscured. The buggy is stopped on a dirt road, in front of a building with an arch entrance.
Date:
November 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Sent from J. Kat to Rhea C. - November 29, 1917]
Postcard sent from J. Kat[?] in Galveston to Rhea C[?] in Dallas with well wishes for Thanksgiving. The front of the postcard is a photograph of Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 29, 1917
Creator:
Kat, J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Dan and Minnie Tieman Weiss]
Photograph of Dan and Minnie Tieman Weiss posing together for a portrait in wedding clothes. The bride wears a floor-length wedding gown with a matching headdress and veil. She carries an elaborate bouquet with strings of flowers dangling from it. The groom wears a dark-colored suit with flowers pinned to his lapel. The couple stands arm-in-arm.
Date:
November 1935
Creator:
Winkelmann, Friedrich Christian, Sr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History