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[Soldiers in Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of soldiers in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The soldiers can be seen mainly in one group in front of one of the tents. To the right, and behind the soldiers more rows of the tents can be seen. The photograph's label states, "Co. F. Street 128th, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mrs. Dora Behrens and Daughter, Jennie Behrens]
Photograph of Mrs. Dora Behrens, wife of Herman Behrens, and their daughter Jennie, both captured from the chest up. Jennie is wearing light colored clothing with a dark colored choker style necklace. Mrs. Behrens is also wearing light colored clothing with a light colored choker necklace. Jennie is leaning her head on her mother's shoulder and Mrs. Behrens is resting her head on top of her daughter's. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Deane
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]
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.
Date:
November 29, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unknown People at May Day Celebration]
Photograph of unknown children and spectators of a May Day celebration at North Waco Elementary School. In the center of the photo the children participating in May Day are visible in their all light color clothing walking around the maypole. Along the top of the photo the spectators watching the children are shown.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Waco Inland Cotton Market]
Postcard image of an inland cotton market in Waco, Texas. Text on the image reads "Waco, the Largest Inland Cotton Market in Texas". Visible is rows of cotton bales covered by fabric. In the background other buildings are seen including the First Presbyterian Church in the center.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Twelfth & Franklin Streets]
Postcard image of the intersection of Twelfth Street and Franklin Street in Waco, Texas. Within the image on the left a house is visible and next to it is the Austin Ave. Methodist Church. Pedestrians are visible on that side of the street heading to the church. Handwritten text on back reads "Austin Avenue Methodist Church".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inside the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of a man standing to the right side of the altar inside the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rows of wooden pews can be seen on either side of the image making up the main aisle. Above the altar an image of a cross with sun rays beaming onto it is visible. Organ pipes are seen to the left of the altar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of a man standing outside of the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas. The man is pictured wearing a dark colored suit and standing in front of one of the entrances of the church. There is a cross visible on the church tower.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inside the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of a man sitting down inside of the Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas. The altar is visible in the center of the image with organ pipes visible to the left of the altar. Rows of wooden pews make up the main aisle leading to the altar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Ave. East From 18th St]
Postcard image of Austin Ave. East from 18th Street in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from 18th Street looking at an Austin Ave. neighborhood. Large white colored homes are visible with trees in both the yards and sidewalks. The home of William Waldo Cameron (1878-1939) is seen on the left. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. H. C. Johle from Temple, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tents at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of rows of tents within Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. In the image rows of tents are visible and in the first row one man is leaning against his tent. In the background of the tents trees and other landscapes are seen. Handwritten text on back is addressed to M. A. Shuba of South Norwalk, Connecticut.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Base Hospital of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of the hospital on base of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The image shows a covered wooden pathway that connections multiple structures. Four soldiers are pictured throughout the walkway
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Company Street in Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]
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"
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Brazos River Near Camp MacArthur]
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.
Date:
1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album Page Covering San Antonio]
Scrapbook page that includes 3 separate photos of architecture near or in San Antonio, Texas. One photo is of a well within the walls of the Alamo. The image on the top left of page 1 is the Base Administration Building at Randolph Field (aka Randolph Air Force Base. At the bottom right, there is an image of the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Building, which has since been incorporated into the newer Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. On the second slide, the image in the upper left is of the Japanese Sunken Gardens, renamed the Chinese Tea Gardens during WWII and restored to Japanese Tea Gardens in 1984.
Date:
1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas]
Postcard image of Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas, which is built in the Moorish style with stained glass windows and one circular carving of the Star of David above the synagogue entrance. Handwritten text on back addressed to Teague, Texas: "Hello Cliff, guess you heard we were married & living in Houston. Come to see us when you can, Arthur & Jewell 1119 Elysia Pl."
Date:
1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Loose Page Covering Buffalo Gap]
Scrapbook page covering Buffalo Gap, Texas. These photos cover and identifies various people and views from the railroad that runs through Buffalo Gap.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unknown Dark Haired Woman in Light Color Clothing]
Photograph of an unknown woman captured from the chest up. She is pictured wearing patterned light color clothing that has lace trim on the collar. In her hair circular pins are visible.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Deane
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Al Quinn to Members of Cameron Quarter Century Club, October 4, 1948]
Letter from Al Quinn to members of the the Cameron Quarter Century Club discussing the poor quality of a reproduction of a previously sent photograph of the members of the organization. This new letter enclosed a new higher quality reproduction along with an enclosed list of names of who was in the photograph.
Date:
October 4, 1948
Creator:
Quinn, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Martina E. Rodriguez and Husband]
Photograph of Martina E. Rodriguez and husband captured on their wedding day. Martina is pictured wearing a light colored wedding dress and veil while holding a bouquet of flowers in one of her arms. Her husband is pictured sitting down wearing a dark colored jacket and pants with a light colored vest and dress shirt underneath.
Date:
August 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Toddler Herman Bielefeldt ]
Photograph of toddler Herman Bielefeldt. He is positioned on a decorative wicker armchair with a dark color background. In the image he is wearing a long light color gown with lace detailing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jackson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History