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[A portrait of Mark Anizan in uniform]

Description: A formal portrait of Mark Anizan in U.S. Army uniform with an arm resting on the back of a wooden seating unit. At the bottom of the postcard is written: Photographie D'Art et Industrielle, Andre Esquiro, 136 Rue Sainte Catherine Bordeaux". On the back of the postcard is written: "To Tony, Laura, and the family, with love from Mark Anizan". In another handwriting is written: "Mr Tony Anizans brother".
Date: [1914..1917]
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[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

[Punitive Expedition in Mexico]

Description: The postcard caption reads: 'A Temporary Camp in Mexico'. We have no information for the location of this 'temporary camp' in Mexico. Also not known is the name of this National Guard Unit or Regular Army Unit, whichever it may be. These Soldiers however are part of the Punitive Expedition to Mexico. Visible in this photographic event are uniformed soldiers; several adobe buildings; tents; army rifles; and general army equipment scattered about. Most of the men appear to be relaxing. One… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Military Field Mass at the K. of C.]

Description: A picture postcard depicting a large gathering of military men at the Military Field Mass at the K. of C.
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Waitin' at the Gate]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress standing behind a gate. Below the image is the text, "Waitin' at the gate." Handwritten at the bottom of the postcard is, "From Dorothy Hunt. Oct 3rd/17."
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[METZ.]

Description: Blank postcard with a photograph of a military gathering in France.
Date: 1917/1919
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Army certificate awarded to Victor Lauderdale for promotion to corporal]

Description: Certificate awarded to Victor Lauderdale from the Army of the United States in January of 1919 for official promotion to the rank of corporal. The certificate text is printed and filled in under a banner for the United States Army with the eagle seal of the United States.
Date: January 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his mother Mrs. Lauderdale, May 11th, 1919]

Description: Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to mother Mrs. Lauderdale, May 11th, 1919. The seven page letter addresses a reflective dialogue frequently mentioning God, religion, obedience and guidance about his experiences in the Army and at war. The letter is written on stationary provided by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Date: May 11, 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph: "Some Chums Boxing"]

Description: Black and white photograph of soldiers boxing in the middle of a street between buildings in a camp. The bottom margin contains a pen written note of what appears written on the back originally which reads " Ed Lauderdale in France" The back also includes a description of the photograph as "Some chums boxing".
Date: 1918
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Notes written on American Red Cross stationary regarding WWI]

Description: Single page of American Red Cross Stationary with English and French writing covering June 26th and 27th, 1919. The notes include dairy like entries that comment on the progress of the war and list places Lauderdale visited including such as chapels, 2 ponds, lake, Napoleon Lounge, and the colonnade.
Date: [1919-06-26..1919-06-27]
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Punitive Expedition - U.S. Infantry]

Description: One leg of the Punitive Expedition route went from Columbus, New Mexico; to Ascension; to Colonia Dublán ; to Namiquipa; to Agua Caliente; and ended in Parral, Chihuahua. And another leg of the Punitive Expedition, a more westerly route, went from Culberson's Ranch, New Mexico; to Casas Grandes; to Madera; to Miñaca; and also ended in Parral, Chihuahua. These two parts or legs of the Punitive Expedition ran geographically along part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Occidental range which is one p… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican boy with his donkey]

Description: The postcard caption reads: 'Scene along the march of the U.S. Soldiers in Mexico'. The scene in this photograph was somewhere in Mexico. An unknown Mexican boy stands next to his donkey as he poses for this photograph. The donkey was saddled up for riding. Over the right shoulder of the Mexican boy there stands an Army supply wagon that is harnessed to two mules. An old adobe home, perhaps the home of the Mexican boy and his family, is visible in the background. This was most likely a s… more
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard of W.P. Bishop]

Description: Postcard of W.P. Bishop. The front of the postcard contains Bishop's portrait, picturing a middle-aged man wearing a dark suit and tie, and the text "Very Truly [yours] W.P. Bishop." The back of the postcard has a piece of tape with the text "W.P. Bishop--Pres. 1917."
Date: 1917
Creator: Smith's Studio
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Calvary Charge United States Army]

Description: A colored postcard addressed to Mr. Ed Lauderdale, Von Ormy, Texas. The postcard has a photograph of the cavalry charging on the front. Handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "Received your letter today. We will come then, Nov. 1. when the seasons open. Are there any pecans down there if there are we will come some Sunday and get some. Ain't many around the city. E. B. B."
Date: [1917..1919]
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

[Ambulance Co. No. 1]

Description: Postcard image of a series of small tents with blankets laying over the top (to "air out") and a line of parked vehicles including automobiles and covered wagons that appear to be motorized. The caption in the lower-right corner says: 'Ambulance Co. No. 1 near Namiquipa, Mexico'. Several unidentified men are walking near the tents and vehicles.
Date: 1916/1917
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Young boys in uniforms]

Description: Postcard of two young boys in scout uniforms and hats, identified as Clem and Pete Boverie. They are standing side by side and looking towards the camera. There are notes on the back of the postcard that describe the image.
Date: 1917
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[Pleasant Hill School gathering]

Description: Postcard of a large group gathering at Pleasant hill School. The group is standing in front of the school, which is a small white building. There are horses and carriages in the background on the right side of the photograph.
Date: 1917
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

Description: Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.
Date: November 14, 1918
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of automobiles driving on a dirt road between rows of buildings at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Alma Blank in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and says "Dear Friend - Received your letter and was very glad to hear from you. We have to go out on the shooting on the range. It is raining here a little tonight. Please send me your address when you go to Waupun. Will write a letter later. Billy."
Date: [1917-10-11,1917-11-29]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas, showing the arched entryway. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Mr. Otis J. Paul in Montgomery, Michigan and says, "Dear Father, Mother. We are all well and happy and getting along fine. How are you? It is fine out here, will write a letter to. By. Bye. With love from your loving sons Guy, Carl."
Date: September 18, 1917
Creator: Paul, Guy & Paul, Carl
Location: 31.539309 -97.112328
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R Lauderdale, May 11, 1919]

Description: Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father on American YMCA Stationary, dated May 11, 1919. The letter is brief and informs his father of a letter he enclosed for his mother in celebration of mothers day despite her death with the sentiment "We were with her in life; even so in death we shall be with her." He goes on to mention a trip to Belgium that he is contemplating taking before he comes back to the states.
Date: 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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