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[Photograph of Fort Riley Maneuvers Camp]

Photograph of soldiers setting up a camp of tents in an open field. Text on the photo says "Texas National Guards making camp, Ft. Riley Maneuvers."

Date: 1903

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas]

Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas and the large group of tents lined up in rows on the left side; on the right side there is an open field possibly used for training and parading. The title of the photograph reads: "Home Again! Our Victory Greetings"

Date: 1918

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Soldier at Camp MacArthur]

Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."

Date: September 27, 1917

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of 119th Field Armory Soldiers Shooting Cannon]

Postcard of soldiers shooting cannons in a field, with the caption, "Bat. D. 119th F.A. in action. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Hill in Hartford, Michigan and says, "Dear Folks, Am getting along fine. Can limp around without my crutches. I am listed as a cannoneer and will be one of this bunch on the other side when I get well enough I expect! Will write you a letter soon. Loving son [?]."

Date: November 18, 1917

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."

Date: September 28, 1917

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers Hiking]

Postcard of soldiers hiking on a trail next to trees. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is on the hike, we have some fun while out like this. They give us coffee on the way in the city.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Camp MacArthur Observation Ward]

Photograph of a hospital ward with rows of beds on either side of the long building, and soldiers, some in uniforms and others in gowns, in the middle of the room. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Observation Ward, Camp McArthur."

Date: February 1918

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Phil Blanchard at Camp MacArthur]

Photograph of Phil Blanchard wearing a military uniform and hat and standing in an open field. The photo was taken at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.

Date: December 1917

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tents]

Postcard of long rows of large tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Company M, 128th Infantry at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a long line of soldiers standing at attention between rows of tents, with rifles propped up in a line in front of them. A caption on the photo says "Co. 'M' 128th Inf'try, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of "Setting-up Exercise"]

Postcard of a field filled with soldiers doing exercises. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Pa. This is the way we get our muscles hard, just like the old elevator at the mill. You would be surprised how I am hardened up. I feel fine and you bet will be home again soon. Your loving son, Henry."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers and Tents]

Postcard of soldiers standing and walking in a dirt road between long rows of large tents. A caption on the photo says "Company Street of Inf'try. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldier and Horses]

Postcard of a soldier standing between two horses in a dirt road outside of two small buildings. Text below the photo says "An orderly, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers After Hike]

Postcard of soldiers sitting on pallets near a forest, some removing their shoes and others holding white towels, with the caption "After the Hike." A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to "My sister Rose from your loving brother Henry," and says, "Well Rose this is the way my friends do after they walk a long way. I hope you are the same good little girl."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Soldier on Cot]

Photograph of soldiers reclining and sitting on cots at Camp MacArthur, with rows of tents in the background.

Date: December 1917

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Four Unknown World War One Soldiers on Horseback]

Photograph of four unknown World War One soldiers on horseback, all wearing their uniforms.

Date: 1914~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard from M. A. Matlock to his Mother, March 27, 1911]

Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his mother with a colored image of the marine barracks at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The note on the back of the photograph says that Milton is "in Guantanamo Cuba, this is a pretty place."

Date: March 27, 1911

Creator: Matlock, Milton Andrew

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Portrait of Milton Andrew Matlock]

Portrait of Milton Andrew Matlock, United States Marine, in his uniform.

Date: 1912~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard of Soldiers Marching at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of the soldiers of Section "B" marching on a dirt road at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. William Jennings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and says, "Dear friend, This is [?] life down here and I like it better every day. Am at present (acting) corporal while in the detention camp. Will be assigned to my squad or company when I get out of quarantine. Roland A Bosler. Aviation Camp, Waco, Texas."

Date: March 25, 1918

Creator: Bosler, Roland A.

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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

Photograph of the grave marker at Henry Clay, Jr.'s burial site. The cross reads: " Henry R. Clay 1-Lt. HQ. 3 A. A. Ser." There is a large number of crosses in the background behind Clay's.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Brother Ashton, February 22, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his brother Ashton regarding his current status in England. Another one of Clay's friends died in a flying accident and he tells his brother that he should join the Royal Flying Corps instead of being conscripted by the United States. A new commanding officer who knows a great deal has talked about making Clay an instructor in the Royal Flying Corps.

Date: February 22, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.

Date: February 14, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 13, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother back home regarding the recent letter that he received from her and his flying training that he will soon be starting. Part of his letter also concerns the well-being of others back home and the recent "discord in the family."

Date: October 13, 1917

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]

Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.

Date: December 5, 1918

Creator: Starks, E. A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

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[Postcard of 119th Field Armory Soldiers Shooting Cannon]

[Postcard of Soldier]

[Postcard of Soldiers Hiking]

[Photograph of Camp MacArthur Observation Ward]

[Photograph of Phil Blanchard at Camp MacArthur]

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tents]

[Postcard of Company M, 128th Infantry at Camp MacArthur]

[Postcard of "Setting-up Exercise"]

[Postcard of Soldiers and Tents]

[Postcard of Soldier and Horses]

[Postcard of Soldiers After Hike]

[Photograph of Soldier on Cot]

[Photograph of Four Unknown World War One Soldiers on Horseback]

[Postcard from M. A. Matlock to his Mother, March 27, 1911]

[Portrait of Milton Andrew Matlock]

[Postcard of Soldiers Marching at Camp MacArthur]

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

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Brother Ashton, February 22, 1918]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 13, 1917]

[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]