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World War I Scenes

Description: Copy negative of two pictures from World War I with captions in French under them. The first is of a German Howitzer in 1914 with other equipment and a building in the background. The second picture is of a destroyed church and a vase still intact.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Description: Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[The American Church in Paris]

Description: The American Church in Paris, 65 Quai D'Orsay - This is a postcard that was mailed to Mrs. Jayne May Brooks - 9 rue Falquierre, Paris, France. she was the sister of Mrs MacPherson. Postcard is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Florence]

Description: A view of Florence, Italy, looking across from the west side of the Arno river. The church of Santa Croce is visible at center, while the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore can be seen on the left edge. The photo may come from a private collection in Harrison County of a travel tour.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 43.763523 11.263792
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 27, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 27, 1944. He explains that each soldier is allotted three Cokes a week starting March 1, and realizes that he's forgotten the taste. He went to see a movie and enjoyed it, and plans on going to a church service that night.
Date: February 27, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Oral History Interview with Bob Schmerbeck, December 4, 2018

Description: Edited transcript of an interview with Bob Schmerbeck discussing his childhood, and talking primarily about family members who were significant to the history of Kerrville, particularly his relative Earl Garrett who died during World War I. Ahead of the transcript, there are copies of photos, clippings, letters, and documents.
Date: December 4, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Schmerbeck, Robert L., III
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Postcard of Church in Ruins in Arras, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of several large stone and brick buildings. A few people in uniform walk through the street between the buildings. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building on the right as the church of St. Jean-Baptiste in Arras, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Church Seen Through Hole in Castle]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a man in a long trench coat and bucket helmet standing to the right of a large hole in the interior of a stone building. A large stone building with a spire can be seen through the hole. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building seen through the hole as a church in Tilloloy, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Western porch of Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the front entrance to a large stone cathedral, showing signs of damage to the facade, including its molding, spires, bas-reliefs, and statues. Large piles of sandbags shore of the doors to the cathedral and a wooden fence surrounds the building. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 49.253611 4.032293
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a large stone cathedral with some minor damage to its exterior features. In the foreground, smaller, multistory city buildings also show signs of minor damage, such as missing windows or crumbling features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 49.254748 4.033422
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Views of Tours, France]

Description: Postcard with four photographs of Tours, France, including views of Descartes and Rabelais squares, the Tours Cathedral, one of the bridges crossing the river, and the Courts of Law. These four photos are arranged in four quadrants, separated by a black border. In the center of the four quadrants is a photo of a woman in a light-colored, high-neck blouse and a light-colored cap, shown from the back. French text at the bottom of each photo identifies the different areas of Tours. The other side … more
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Wester Porch Facade of Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the damaged facade of a cathedral, with a large, ornate, circular window visible behind it. Some of the damaged features include molding, bas-reliefs, and statues. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the facade as part of Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: None
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ruined Church Interior in Roye]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the interior of a large stone building with tall columns and windows that has suffered heavy damage. A large pile of stone, dirt, and wooden beams covers the floor, reaching about halfway up the partially intact walls. The roof of the building is missing. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Roye, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1917-03..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Church in Tours, France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a tall, ornate stone building with ornate windows at different levels. The building has a small metal fence surrounding it, separating the yard from a cobblestone sidewalk and street. A man in a long, dark suit walks along the left side of the building, while a child and a woman in a long dress stand in front of the building, on the corner. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Tours, France. The other side of the postcard i… more
Date: 19uu
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Howard Payne University Library
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