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[Soldiers in Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard image of soldiers in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The soldiers can be seen mainly in one group in front of one of the tents. To the right, and behind the soldiers more rows of the tents can be seen. The photograph's label states, "Co. F. Street 128th, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton]

Description: Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton taken during World War I. He is seen standing outdoors and in uniform complete with his hat on. In the background trees with few leaves are visible as well as some buildings on the right side.
Date: 1918
Creator: Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: First Presbyterian Church of Waco

[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[You Are Wanted Postcard]

Description: Postcard of Camp MacArthur that includes the debossed words "You Are Wanted". Purple ribbon and pink floral motifs are visible through out the text on the front. A large house with trees in the background look to also be debossed on the front. Handwritten text on the back describes how a solider is liking Camp MacArthur and how they wish to see the receiver of the postcard.
Date: 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Map of Texas Cotton Palace Exposition]

Description: Postcard image of a event map of the Texas Cotton Palace. This aerial view shows where the agriculture, livestock and other amusements would be located during the 1917 exposition. Towards the center of the map the Texas Cotton Palace is visible with its walkways that lead to the front entrance. Other building structures are shown as well as a roller coaster track to the left of the palace. At the top of the postcard is, "Over Forty-Five Thousand Soldiers At Fort McArthur [Camp MacArthur]. Milit… more
Date: 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Instructions for Schools and Victory Savings Week, 1919]

Description: A pamphlet from the War Savings Division of the Federal Reserve to American public schools with instructions for the celebration of Victory Savings Week, a national celebration and pledge drive for the first anniversary of World One One's end. Included are letters addressed to principals, teachers, and parents, specific instructions for schools on how to organize events and collect money pledges during the week, and lyrics for "thrift songs" to be sung. A return envelope and the sending envelop… more
Date: October 22, 1919
Creator: Smith, Frank M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[After the Hike]

Description: Postcard image of five soldiers sitting down on a pile of scrap wood boards. One is pictured as wiping his face with a towel while three others are pictured holding one of their feet. Text above the image reads "After the hike". Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Miss Addie Wheeling.
Date: 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Unknown Parade on Austin Street]

Description: Photograph of an unknown parade on Austin Street in Waco, Texas. To the right of the photo there are various people lined up on the sidewalk with different buildings behind them. In the center of the photo horse drawn carriages are moving down the road. To the left soldiers in uniform line the street.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]

Description: Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date: September 8, 1918
Creator: Smith, Adam Oscar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Private Neale W. Pratt]

Description: Postcard image of Private Neale W. Pratt dressed in a light colored shirt, pants, apron and cook's hat. Pratt is positioned in front of a dark colored background with his whole body pictured. Handwritten text states, "Private Neale W. Pratt. Second Cook. A.C.S.C. 30th Balloon Co. Waco."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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