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[U.S. Army Recruiting Service Banquet, 1920]

Description: Photograph of a banquet held by the United States Army Recruiting Service. Dozens of individuals sit along tables with white tablecloths and plates of food, and banners hang around the room's walls and ceilings. A military band is partially visible at far left along the far wall.
Date: 1920
Creator: Harvey Patteson
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Mr. Byrd, Heading to New Mexico]

Description: Photographs of a Mr. Byrd, heading west from South Carolina to New Mexico by ox-wagon. He is depicted here resting and eating in the Chickasaw Nation, seated on a stool with a plate in his hands and a cup on a small box in front of him. His covered wagon is behind him, with packages laid to its side. Oxen are seated at left, resting on the grass. Trees and bushes are scattered in the background.
Date: June 1, 1906
Creator: Eichelberger, George W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Goat-Pulled Beer Cask in a Park]

Description: Photograph of a goat-pulled cask of beer in a park-like grass lawn. Numerous people look at the cask from the sidewalk and under the shade of trees, either standing or sitting in the grass. A man in an apron and hat stands close to the cask, which is carried on wooden wagon. On the side of the wagon, a sign reads "ANHEUSER-BUSCH / St. Louis / LAGER BEER". A four-sided rectangular sign, with narrow pillar atop and a promotional drawing on each side, is placed above the cask. The goats pulling th… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Ice Cream Parlor, Waco]

Description: Photograph of an ice cream parlor or a bar in Waco, Texas. The bar, visible across the bottom half of the image, bears several spigots and a short cylinder topped with an art-glass lamp with fringe; the cylinder also contains two spigots or spouts. Numerous knickknacks, signs, and banners are behind the bar, including Coca-Cola signs, a small doll, several round, possibly glass balls, and a large Dr. Pepper sign banner hanging from above.
Date: unknown
Creator: Meyers, Perna E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers at "The Canteen"]

Description: Postcard of Soldiers standing outside of a building, "The Canteen," eating and drinking. A handwritten note on the border of the picture says "I guess the Mexicans make it but believe me I give them hell when I see them." Another note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Philip Simonean in North Oxford, Massachusetts and says, " I see a lot of stuff that is worse then Old Crow. Dear Pa, I hope the old Twisters are doing good. I think I am as hard as a rock now and I could work like a… more
Date: January 18, 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers in Mess Line]

Description: Postcard of soldiers standing in a long line outside of a long building, with rows of buildings in the background. Text on the photo says "The mess line. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is the mess or dinner line and the boys are always hungry. We at the infirmary eat 30 minutes before the others so our grub is always hot. Lovingly, Harry."
Date: [1917-10-20..1918-10-16]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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