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[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

[Crowd of people]

Photograph of a crowd of people waiting to see a performance by Ormer Locklear.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Locklear, Short, and Elliott]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear, Shirley Short, and Elliott. They stand in front of a biplane.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear after discharge]

Portrait of Ormer Locklear shortly after discharge from the Air Service. He wears a military uniform.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear changing planes]

Colorized photograph of Ormer Locklear moving from one plane to another plane in midair. Text below the photograph reads: "Locklear Changes from One Plane to Another in Mid-Air - 1919. Ft. Worth, Texas."
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Locklear publicity card]

Photograph of a publicity envelope. Text on the reverse reads: "Publicity envelope used by Locklear Flying Circus. Addressed to Ormer's father. Mailed from Grand Rapids, Michigan, while Circus performing at West Michigan State Fair. September, 15-18, 1919. Credit: Locklear Family Collection."
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear, Shirley Short, and Elliott]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear, Shirley Short, and Elliott standing in front of a biplane.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear changing plans at Sheepshead Bay]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear changing planes at Sheepshead Bay Speedway.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clipping: Lieut. Ormer Locklear]

Photograph of a newspaper clipping from The Billboard, dated June 28, 1919. Text on the clipping reads: "The ONE Big Sensation in Aviation: Lieut. Ormer Locklear changing from one aeroplane to another while flying 80 miles an hour, and performing unparalleled feats of aerobatics, scampering to all parts of a flying plane as low as 50 feet from ground."
Date: June 28, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crowd of people]

Photograph of a crowd of people waiting to see a performance by Ormer Locklear.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear changing planes]

Colorized photograph of Ormer Locklear moving from one plane to another plane in midair. Text below the photograph reads: "Locklear Changes from One Plane to Another in Mid-Air - 1919. Ft. Worth, Texas."
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Locklear climbing flag pole]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear climbing a flag pole. A number of individuals watch from the ground below.
Date: March 4, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Locklear over field]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear's plane flying over Barron Field.
Date: March 18, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ormer Locklear and plane]

Photograph of Ormer Locklear standing next to an airplane. He is wearing boots, a sweater, an aviator cap, and goggles. Text on the reverse reads: "Ormer Locklear stands by the tail of his Curtise 'Canouk' during an air show at DeMille Field. Note resemblance to Clark Gable, especially around the ears. 1919."
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History