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[Postcard of George Dawson]

Postcard of a portrait of George Dawson in his army uniform, sent from Camp Sheridan in Alabama. On the back of the postcard is a handwritten note in Spanish from George Dawson to Jose Ramirez.

Date: June 3, 1918

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Mary Whaley]

Photographic postcard of Mrs. Mary Whaley of Longview, Texas. Mary was the wife of Franklin L. Whaley. She is standing next to a large vase filled with two types of lilies.

Date: 1918

Creator: Culpepper, Cody B.

Partner: Longview Public Library

[Fort Bliss, Texas]

Postcard of Fort Bliss, Texas. This is a view of the Fort Bliss parade grounds with the Officer's Quarters [aka Officer's Row and Colonel's Row] in the background. Off to the distance are the eastern slopes of the Franklin Mountains. The officer's family housing quarters still stand today however the street in front of the quarters is now named Sheridan Road. The parade ground are still used today but mostly for formal ceremonies or when the post is going through a change in command ceremon… more

Date: 1918~

Creator: Horne, Walter. H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Bird's Eye View of Fort Bliss, Texas]

Postcard of Fort Bliss at Lanoria Mesa. Lanoria Mesa is the sixth and final location of Fort Bliss the Post and Lanoria Mesa is where Fort Bliss stands today. The mesa is located in northeast El Paso, Texas. From the Texas Historical Commission: https://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=85628 This is a west southwest perspective of Fort Bliss looking towards the Franklin Mountains. The large building in the center of the image is Building 13 - Enlisted Men's Barrack's and the smaller buildin… more

Date: 1918~

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Ranch House #1]

Postcard image of a house made of adobe bricks with the handwritten label "Typical Mexican Ranch House" along the bottom. In front of the house, there is a well in the right side of the image and behind the well, a girl with a horse is drawing water. Two children are standing under a small tree, to the left of the well. A handwritten note on the back, addressed to Miss G. M. Horne says, "Will write in a day or two. Ok here. Hope you are well. Very quiet in this section. No Business. Walt… more

Date: April 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Mexican Ranch House #2]

Postcard image of a house made of adobe bricks with the handwritten label "Typical Mexican Ranch House" along the bottom. In front of the house, there is a well in the right side of the image and behind the well, a girl with a horse is drawing water. Two children are standing under a small tree, to the left of the well. A handwritten note on the back, addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne says, "Will write tomorrow or next day. Ok here. Hope you are well. Walter."

Date: April 11, 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Southwest Desert Scenery]

The postcard caption reads: Typical southwestern scenery, showing [sic] sandy character of the country. Desert foliage and mountains. Visible in this desert scene are many wild yucca plants and the desert mountains in the background. The prominent plant here is the Yucca plant or Yucca carnerosana also known as the Giant Spanish Dagger. This postcard was addressed and mailed to; Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine. The date is September, 13, 1918. The author of the postcard is Walter Horne. … more

Date: September 13, 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Southwest Desert Landscape]

Typical southwestern Landscape. Desert foliage, mountains, and the sandy character of the southwest desert floor. Visible in this desert scene are many wild yucca plants and the dry desert mountains in the background. The prominent plant here is the Yucca plant or Yucca carnerosana also known as the Giant Spanish Dagger. Duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-017.

Date: 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Southwest Sceneray]

Southwest desert vista. There is no information provided for the location from where this image was captured. A solid rock mountain face encompasses most of the foreground in this photographic desert scene. In the center of this image, there is a small lake or some ponding water. A lone tree is clearly visible in the middle of this small body of water. And in the background, an unidentified mountain. Right center of the image there are two men facing the camera. One man is standing and t… more

Date: June 24, 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Muster Call]

Postcard of U.S. Soldiers at drill. The Franklin Mountains are in the background. The post card is addressed to J.R. Teague of Framingham, Massachusetts and postmarked out of San Antonio, Texas, 22 June 1918.

Date: June 22, 1918

Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921

Partner: El Paso Public Library

Birds-Eye-View, Fort Davis, Texas

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

[A Soldier's Bunk and Equipment]

Photographic postcard of a soldier's bunk bed, equipment and uniform. The bed is sitting on a porch outside a building, and the equipment is displayed on top of the bed. The postcard is addressed to Miss Gladys Crews of Longview, Texas.

Date: 1918

Partner: Longview Public Library

[Sergeant Marion A. Miller]

Photographic postcard of Sergeant Marion A. Miller of Longview, Texas, wearing his military uniform.

Date: 1918

Partner: Longview Public Library

[Postcard of Children in Breton Costumes]

Postcard of a photograph of four children, two older girls and two smaller children sitting and standing between the girls. The children are wearing dark dresses, light-colored aprons, and light-colored caps. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies their clothes as Breton costumes. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Pons Dungeon]

Postcard of a photograph of a square, stone tower with a clock at the top, with small, leafless trees surrounding it. Three boys stand next to a small metal, circular fence. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the tower as a dungeon in Pons, France. There is handwritten text on the back of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Interior of Saint-Nazaire Church]

Postcard of a photograph of the inside of a large, high-ceiling stone church with large, ornate columns and an altar at the front. French text at the bottom of the postcard locates the church in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard addressed to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina that says, "Dear. Was in this church today. Leslie."

Date: 1918

Location: 47.273075 -2.207352

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of American Camp Kitchen in France]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of men gathered under a small tent covering, using wooden crates and metal cans to prepare food. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the men as part of an American Camp in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of the Château of Duchess Anne]

Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with a high stone wall and towers. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Duchess Anne's castle in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Chapel St. Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large stone chapel with a circular window above, an arched wooden double-door entrance, and a facade with a statue at the top. French text on the postcard identifies the building as a chapel in Saint-Nazaire, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.

Date: 1918

Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Flores Street near City Hall]

Postcard of streetcars and cars on Flores Street in front of City Hall. The Strand Theater building is on the leftmost side. On the back of the postcard, there is a letter addressed to Mrs. F. MacArthur (Blanche) from Annie Lane asking her to send a photograph of the two of them together.

Date: July 1918

Creator: Lane, Annie

Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop]

Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop, Laredo, Texas. There is a letter on the back of the postcard addressed to Mr. Wilfred Hellser from "H. W."

Date: June 25, 1918

Partner: Laredo Public Library

Notice to Appear

Postcard sent out by the Local Board of Grundy County in Iowa to notify Ejner L. Wind to appear for a physical examination. The front of the postcard gives information about the date of the examination, and also warns Ejner that failure to appear may result in a loss of rights or immediately induct him to imprisonment or military service. On the back of the postcard, there is postage information.

Date: November 18, 1918

Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Panoramic View of a Military Regiment in Maryland]

Postcard of a large group of United States army soldiers at a camp in Maryland, possibly Glen Bernie or Laurel. They are all in their military uniform, gathered in multiple rows. Behind them, a series of tall leafless trees can be seen, as well as a single-story structure in the very center at the top of a hill. There is printed text on the front that reads "47 Battalion 23rd Engineers, Glen Bernie, MD. Feb. 1918." There is a black arrow near the top of the image pointing at an individual, id… more

Date: 1918

Creator: Schutz, Frederick A.

Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Carl Thyssen During World War I

Postcard of two men in military uniform standing on a wooden boardwalk in front of what appears to be a barrack. A ladder can be seen inclined on the structure behind the man on the right. Accompanying information indicates one of the men is Carl Thyssen, but has not specified which is which. They both wear lace-up boots, hats, and loose-fitting pants, but the man on the left wears a button-up jacket with multiple button-flap pockets, as oppose to the man on the right, who simply wears a long-s… more

Date: 1918~

Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

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