[Lovers Leap Near Camp MacArthur]

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Postcard of two people standing on a large rock overlooking a ravine filled with trees and water with more trees and hills in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard is the text: "Lovers Leap near Camp MacArthur Waco Texas. Mann." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

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1 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Mann, Fred September 26, 1918.

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This postcard 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 29 times. More information about this postcard 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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Description

Postcard of two people standing on a large rock overlooking a ravine filled with trees and water with more trees and hills in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard is the text: "Lovers Leap near Camp MacArthur Waco Texas. Mann." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

Physical Description

1 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Handwritten note on back of postcard: "Dear mother and father I will drop you a card [...] in the canteen camp for 21 day this is my first day this is the lovers leap I told you about. love to all, John Vaughn, Camp MacArthur. Miss Dora Vaughn St. Clair Franklin Mo." There is also a stamp that reads "Waco, Texas Sep 26 12- M 1918."

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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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  • September 26, 1918

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  • Feb. 23, 2019, 10:24 p.m.

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  • Jan. 6, 2024, 9:35 p.m.

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Mann, Fred. [Lovers Leap Near Camp MacArthur], postcard, September 26, 1918; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122456/: accessed June 12, 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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