[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918]

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Postcard set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns that is packed with photo cards showing scenes from Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The cover of the envelope has an image of the Statue of Liberty to the left and is titled, "Souvenir Folder".

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10 postcards ; 95 x 14 cm. + 1 envelope (10 x 16 cm.)

Creation Information

Williams, Fred M. 1918.

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This pamphlet is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 27 times. More information about this pamphlet can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns that is packed with photo cards showing scenes from Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The cover of the envelope has an image of the Statue of Liberty to the left and is titled, "Souvenir Folder".

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10 postcards ; 95 x 14 cm. + 1 envelope (10 x 16 cm.)

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Individual photo cards: 9 x 14 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

World War One Collection

Materials focusing on the World War I era from 1914 to 1918. In addition to materials that were actually created during the time period, the collection may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • 1918

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  • Feb. 23, 2019, 10:24 p.m.

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  • Sept. 3, 2020, 10:57 p.m.

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Williams, Fred M. [Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918], pamphlet, 1918; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122230/: accessed June 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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