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The War with Germany: A Statistical Summary (open access)

The War with Germany: A Statistical Summary

Book containing statistical figures regarding the United States of America's conflict with Germany during World War I, including statistics for casualties, expenditures, and ordnance. Index starts on page 151.
Date: 1919
Creator: Ayres, Leonard Porter, 1879-1946
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

He can win! : the Federal Board provides training : consult the local Red Cross Home Service Section.

Color poster of a soldier in uniform, sitting at a desk holding a pipe in one hand and a pencil in his other hand. On the desk are drafting tools, an ink pot, and a paper with drawings. A large Red Cross symbol appears in the top right corner of the picture. (There is a large white spot on the soldier's forehead; Library of Congress catalog describes him as "injured".)
Date: 1919~
Creator: Smith, Dan, 1865-1934.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Help yourself : get up in the world by steady saving.

All lettered poster with text in black, encouraging the public to save by buying War Savings Stamps, Treasury Savings Certificates, and Liberty Bonds.
Date: 1919
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Treasury. War Loan Organization. Savings Division.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Americans all!: Victory Liberty Loan.

Painting of a woman in a yellow gown, with left arm raised holding a laurel wreath. With her right hand she grasps a large U.S. flag which is hanging behind her.
Date: 1919
Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States] (open access)

[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States]

Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.
Date: 1919-06-26/1940-06-24
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charlie Schaer WW1 Soldier

Copy negative of Charlie Schaer, who was a World War One soldier from Wharton County, Texas. In the image, Charlie is standing outside a house that is covered with ivy. He is wearing his military uniform.
Date: March 8, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Mack, B. Hodges to his parents, July 2, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Mack, B. Hodges to his parents, July 2, 1919]

Letter from Lt. Mack B. Hodges to his parents, July 2, 1919, letting his parents know that he is fine and doing well and that he will write them more letters.
Date: July 2, 1919
Creator: Hodges, Lt. Mack H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

And they thought we couldn't fight: Victory Liberty Loan.

Color illustration of a wounded yet smiling soldier. His uniform sleeves are tattered, and he is bloodied and bandaged; he wears a helmet and carries three enemy helmets in his hands, in addition to his rifle. A barbed wire fence and the ruins of a building can be seen in the background.
Date: 1919
Creator: Forsythe, Vic, 1885-1962
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

V: invest.

Red poster with blue and white border. In the center is a large blue "V" and below that is the word "INVEST" in white.
Date: 1919
Creator: United States. Department of the Treasury. War Loan Organization.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Honor roll, the following patriotic men and women in this organization have invested in the Victory Liberty Loan

Poster showing a flag of blue "V" on white field with a wide red border, and spaces numbered 1 to 100 for listing bond purchasers.
Date: 1919
Creator: United States. Department of the Treasury. Publicity Bureau.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay] (open access)

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.
Date: December 5, 1919
Creator: Baity, J. L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Cluster of Crosses with Flowers]

Photograph of a group of crosses with one large cross in the back. This is a marker for the grave site of Henry Clay, Jr. who died February 4, 1919. The back of the photo reads: 'In loving memory of one of my den boys who passed to the Higher Life February 4, 1919. Evacuation Hospital 6 U.S. Army. Coblenz, Germany Lord knoweth best."
Date: May 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings] (open access)

[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings]

This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.
Date: November 10, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919]

Letter from A. C. York to Henry R. Clay, Jr. relaying information concerning the status of Henry Clay, Jr. The letter says that "Lieutenant Clay was recommended for, but not promoted to a captaincy."
Date: June 21, 1919
Creator: York, A. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave]

Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s grave site in Koblenz, Germany. A woman is standing over his grave with a flower in her hand. His grave stone can be seen in the foreground of the photo. The back of the photo reads: "Memorial Day A. E. F. Cemetery Germany 1919."
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance] (open access)

[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]

This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date: April 7, 1919
Creator: Houlihan, H. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave Marker]

Photograph of the A. E. F. Cemetery in Koblenz, Germany. This photo is focused in on Henry Clay, Jr.'s cross. His reads: "Henry R. Clay 1-Lt. HQ. 3 A. A. Ser."
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919]

Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of Henry Clay, Jr. Reinthal includes a message from his son that describes the amazing qualities of Clay, Jr.
Date: April 4, 1919
Creator: Reinthal, Sol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919]

Letter to Henry Clay, Sr. from Jae P. Moore concerning Moore's sending of Henry Clay, Jr.'s combat reports. Moore says that the reports are copies made "from the original that I took for myself."
Date: August 24, 1919
Creator: Moore, Jae P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lieutenant Whelihan to Henry Clay, Jr., February 4, 1919] (open access)

[Telegram from Lieutenant Whelihan to Henry Clay, Jr., February 4, 1919]

Telegram from Lieutenant Welihan to First Lieutenant Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his recent accepted proposal to be transferred.
Date: February 4, 1919
Creator: Whelihan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. by an Airplane]

Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr. standing next to an airplane. According to the photo he is a part of the 41st Aero Squadron.
Date: [1919..1917]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Fred Itschner]

Portrait of William Fred Itschner, a young man wearing a military uniform.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Honorable Discharge Paper to George E. Morse] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Paper to George E. Morse]

Honorable discharge paper to George E. Morse from the United States Army. The paper describes his physical characteristics, age at enlistment; on the back of the paper there is a record of his enlistment from when he enlisted on April 4, 1914. This side of the document discusses his qualifications, vocation, any wounds he received while in the service, and if he was married.
Date: 1919
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet] (open access)

[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]

This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide to the memorial events, including a list of hymns to be sung and masses read, as well as an honor roll of the fallen soldiers for whom the memorial was conducted. Jett Falls name on the third page under the list of Honor Roll individuals, tenth from the top.
Date: March 7, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History