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Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department Since April 6, 1917 Up to and including General Orders, Number 126, War Department, November 11, 1919 (open access)

Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Distinguished Service Medal Issued by the War Department Since April 6, 1917 Up to and including General Orders, Number 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

Book containing the names and deeds of the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Distinguished Service Medal awarded for actions during World War I. It includes information such as whether the award was posthumous, the person's rank, and their company (if applicable).
Date: 1920
Creator: United States. Adjutant-General's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
What Libraries Learned from the War. (open access)

What Libraries Learned from the War.

Pamphlet containing lessons learned by librarians during their service in World War I. Topics covered include how men were not influenced by books or libraries, that libraries must be organized, and that libraries could be used to foster the understanding of world problems.
Date: January 1922
Creator: Milam, Carl Hastings, 1884-1963
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls] (open access)

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typed, and was written by R. H. Hallett, the Assistant Director in charge of Compensation and Insurance Claims Division.
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Parents of Henry Clay, Jr., February 21, 1920] (open access)

[Letter to the Parents of Henry Clay, Jr., February 21, 1920]

Letter to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his death in 1919, this letter solely expresses condolences to Clay, Jr.'s parents.
Date: February 21, 1920
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Anderson Wright to Mr. and Mrs. Clay, April 15, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from C. Anderson Wright to Mr. and Mrs. Clay, April 15, 1921]

Letter from C. Anderson Wright, president of Tale-Spins Magazine Co. to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. apologizing for the War Department having not altered Clay, Jr.'s status. He does off a complementary subscription to the magazine if they would like.
Date: April 15, 1921
Creator: Wright, C. Anderson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Jr., September 16, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Jr., September 16, 1920]

Letter from the Adjutant General P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Sr., concerning an award to be awarded posthumously to Henry Clay, Jr. The letter documents two combats that Henry Clay, Jr. fought valiantly against a larger force.
Date: September 16, 1920
Creator: Harris, P. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clayton Briseel to Henry and Harriett Clay, March 20, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Clayton Briseel to Henry and Harriett Clay, March 20, 1922]

Letter from Clayton Briseel to Mr. and Mrs. Clay regarding Briseel's acknowledgement of Henry Clay, Jr.'s burial in the United States. At the end Briseel mentions that he has not been able to locate any of Henry's accounts.
Date: March 20, 1922
Creator: Briseel, Clayton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
America Goes Over [Part 1] captions transcript

America Goes Over [Part 1]

First of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, with footage featuring shots of European soldiers fighting and the entrance of the United States into the war with soldiers being drafted and trained. It also includes cartoons by famous A.E.F. artist Wally.
Date: 1927~
Creator: United States. Army. Signal Corps.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
America Goes Over [Part 4] captions transcript

America Goes Over [Part 4]

Fourth of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, including footage of U.S. soldiers in France and the start of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Date: 1927~
Creator: United States. Army. Signal Corps.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
America Goes Over [Part 3] captions transcript

America Goes Over [Part 3]

Third of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I with footage of U.S. soldiers at camps and during battles at various locations in Europe, including the Saint-Mihiel Offensive.
Date: 1927~
Creator: United States. Army. Signal Corps.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
America Goes Over [Part 2] captions transcript

America Goes Over [Part 2]

Second of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I with footage of American soldiers on various assignments in Europe, particularly the Meuse-Argonne battle.
Date: 1927~
Creator: United States. Army. Signal Corps.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
America Goes Over [Part 5] captions transcript

America Goes Over [Part 5]

Fifth of 5 reels documenting the activities of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I including general footage of U.S. soldiers in Europe as well as troops celebrating news of the November 11 cease-fire, and Joffre, Foch, Pershing, French, and other generals shaking hands.
Date: 1927~
Creator: United States. Army. Signal Corps.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Armistice Day Parade]

Photograph of a parade float for an Armistice Day celebration. The float consists of a truck decorated with star and stripe printed banners, a cannon on the truck bed, and a banner on the side with text that says "This is the Old Girl that Roared Out for Joy and Shattered our 'Panes' on Armistice Day. Nov. 11. 1918." In the background, there are trees and a building. Accompanying material gives information about the cannon.
Date: July 4, 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of two solders standing by a shack] (open access)

[Photograph of two solders standing by a shack]

Photograph of two soilders standing next to a shack with the words, "When do we go home? 1924" written on it. At the bottom of the photograph is written, "We all felt this way."
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library