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[For the Sake of Old Glory]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mr. Edward Lauderdale of the 359th Infantry Co. San Antonio, Texas, Camp Travis. There is a black-and-white photograph of a flag ship with personnel on board on the front, with color illusrations of the U.S. flag on either side of the image. The handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "Suppose you will be surprised to get a card from me. Saw a picture of you at Kirk, Sun. so thought I'd write in hopes that you might favor me with one. Send me one any way before you … more
Date: [1917..1919]
Creator: Biel, Lydia
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard with unidentified cook]

Description: Postcard with a picture on the front of an unidentified man wearing a cap and apron, cooking out-of-doors.
Date: [1917..1919]
Creator: Carper, John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, April 28, 1917]

Description: Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home in Texas regarding his current trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Clay does not say anything of great importance in this letter but was recovering from his recent sea-sickness.
Date: April 28, 1917
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Postcard to Ms. Charlotte Dunbar, December 1, 1917]

Description: Postcard of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas with a handwritten message on the back explaining more about the photograph.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: Dunbar, Charlotte
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Airplane at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of men standing near an early airplane. A note below the photo says: "Aviation, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Army Y. M. C. A. at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of men standing and sitting in rows in front of a wooden building. A note below the photo says: "Army Y. M. C. A., Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Artillery at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of men in military uniforms loading a cannon. A note below the photo says: "Artillery, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas"
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Base Hospital at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a row of interconnected buildings. A note below the photo says: "Base Hospital, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Headquarters]

Description: Postcard of a building with an American flag in front of it. A note below the photo says: "Headquarters, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]

Description: Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, five sitting down and eight standing behind them. A printed note under the photo describes it: "The officers at headquarters Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Officers]

Description: Postcard of thirteen men in military uniforms, with five sitting down and the other eight standing behind. A note below the photo says: "The officers at headquarters, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Cavalry]

Description: Postcard of a line of men wearing military uniforms and sitting on horses. A note below the photo says: "Cavalry, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Cavalry at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of four men on horses, with the middle two holding an American flag and another unidentifiable flag. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Colors, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Mess Halls at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a row of buildings across from a row of tents. A note below the photo says: "Mess Halls, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Regimental Parade at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of soldiers standing at attention in rows on a field. A note below the photo says: "Regimental Parade, Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas."
Date: 1917
Creator: Gildersleeve
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[General John J. Pershing with Troops in El Paso]

Description: Postcard of General John J. Pershing in command of Troops during the Pancho Villa Expedition. The soldiers are under a gazebo that has American flags on all of the fences. There is writing no the back of the postcard that says, " ~ return of New Gen Pershing to the Punitive Expedition to Columbus, New Mexico on 5th Feb. 1917."
Date: February 5, 1917
Creator: Horne, W. H.
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Children of the Mexican Revolution]

Description: Postcard image of an unidentified group of a children going about their daily lives during the Mexican Revolution. This image features four young girls, two young boys, and a young female who is facing away from the camera. The two boys appear to be in good spirts as they are smiling at each other. The young girl at the far right is using a wash basin. There is no information about the identities for the children in this image nor any information on the exact location of this event. This p… more
Date: 1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of North Stanton Street, El Paso, Texas. [Rim of Mesa in the Distance.] This is the 100 and 200 block of N Stanton Street with a north perspective of the street. The Reynolds Building is the 5 story white structure on the left side of the image. The address for the Reynolds Building is 201-5 N Stanton circa 1917. The building still stands today and was designed by the the architect firm of Trost & Trost. Built in 1911 the building was originally called Calisher's. Other names fo… more
Date: 1917~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard Sent from J. Kat to Rhea C. - November 29, 1917]

Description: Postcard sent from J. Kat[?] in Galveston to Rhea C[?] in Dallas with well wishes for Thanksgiving. The front of the postcard is a photograph of Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Kat, J.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[First Platoon roster document]

Description: Document featuring a typed roster for First Platoon. The first platoon was lead by sergeant Charles A. Taggart and was split into six squads each with their own leader. Each person on the roster includes their rank and full name.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pay record account book for Victor Lauderdale]

Description: Pay record account book of Cpl Victor Lauderdale, No. 295684 in a cardboard paper sleeve. The payment book includes Lauderdale's personal information such as D.O.B, war risk insurance, grade, organization, occupation, and monthly pay of $40.80.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Location: 31.762115 -95.630789
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pieces of a fragmented envelope belonging to a booklet]

Description: Fragments of an envelope, addressed to S. Lauderdale paired with a possible back page of a booklet which reads in French "Moreau Éditeur Versailles" with an insignia of a line with floral decorations running through it. The booklet leaf could be a possible souvenir from Lauderdale's time spent in France.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard and envelope from France during WWI]

Description: Outgoing postcard featuring a black and white image of Le Tramway au Smmet du PUY-DE-DOME. The postcard includes a hand inked message to family in the United States. The top edge of the card inlcudes a humorous note that reads to "Do not forget stamps- first for me!!". The stamped and addressed envelope is included.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Location: 45.772241 2.964486
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Booklet: "The Solider Citizen and His Home Town"]

Description: Educational booklet titled The Soldier-Citizen and His Home Town containing information for soldiers about living in war-time after the service written by Eda Amberg and William H. Allen. The booklet was sponsored and published by the Educational Bureau and the YMCA. The 32 page booklet focuses on tenants for soldiers to focus on at their homefronts to improve their community through, order, civil duty, health, recreation, education and voting.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor; Amberg Eda & Allen, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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