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[Herman Stricklin and Friend]

Description: Photograph of Herman Stricklin and a friend during World War I. Stricklin sits on the ground, and his friend sits on his shoulders. Stricklin's hat is placed to the left. Bushes or trees can be seen in the background. The photograph was purchased at the Abel estate sale in Waco.
Date: 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Men in Dorm Room]

Description: Photograph of two students studying at a desk in their shared dorm room at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Note on the back of the photo reads, “Picture taken ca 1918, Simmons College Dorm, by James M. Bates; donated to HSU, 10-1980, by Bill Bates, Corpus Christi.”
Date: 1918
Creator: Bates, James M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Birds-Eye-View, Fort Davis, Texas

Description: The photograph on this postcard shows the town of Fort Davis. In the foreground, there is a formation of large rocks and an unpaved road that continues into the middle of the town. To either side of the road, there are various buildings enclosed by fences and surrounded by yards, trees, and windmills. The postcard was sent from Fort Davis March 15 and arrived in Uvalde, Texas March 17, 1918 according to the postmarks. The text, handwritten in ink, reads: "Wednesday. Well Janet how are you … more
Date: 1918~
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Marfa, Texas 1918]

Description: In the foreground of this photograph, four people in cowboy hats sit in the shade of a tree. Behind them is what appears to be an unpaved main street of Marfa, circa 1918, with storefronts, telephone poles, and cars of the time period.
Date: 1918~
Creator: Arnold's Art Studio
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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