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[Camp MacArthur, 32nd Division Headquarters]

Description: Postcard of the 32nd Division headquarters at Camp MacArthur, Waco. Structures visible along the dirt road are triangular, tent-like buildings with power poles and signs nearby. A large thermometer, possibly indicating the amount of liberty bonds purchased, is at center left. Cars are parked besides the road at right.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Fourth Street, Waco]

Description: Postcard of Fourth Street in Waco, Texas, lined with tall buildings on both sides. Cars are parked along the curbs of the road, and a streetcar line runs through the center of the road with wires overhead. A large hotel is visible at left with a large advert reading "HOTEL METROPOLE", and below that is a sign for a tailor. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalks and between the cars.
Date: 1917-10-11~
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Sawing Wood for the Cook, Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of soldiers sawing logs of wood on a saw horse. Two workers hold a bow saw, while another holds it down on the saw horse. To the left are piles of uncut wood.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Edwin Ray]

Description: Postcard from Edwin Ray at Camp MacArthur, Texas. The front of the postcard has illustrations of birds and flowers, with a printed greeting and a stamp bearing "Greetings from Camp Mac Arthur, Tex.". The postcard is not addressed to anyone.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Ray, Edwin
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Company B Football Team, 127th Infantry Regiment]

Description: Postcard of a football team from the 127th Infantry Regiment, Company B. They mostly wear light-colored striped shirts, standing in two rows. A man at center, along the bottom row, holds a ball; a goalie with a dark shirt is seated at second from right with a helmet. One of the seated men, first from left, holds a white dog. The men stand in front of the encampments at Camp MacArthur.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Artillery at Mounted Drill, Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of artillery at a mounted drill exercise at Camp MacArthur, Waco. Artillery batteries on wheels are pulled by horses mounted by soldiers, riding on a plain dirt field and picking up dust behind them. Other cavalry riders follow.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

Description: Postcard of two World War I soldiers, one from the army and one from the navy, standing next to a woman in a pink dress, who is labeled as "reserve." Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Dearest Janet How are you? I am in the best of health. I hope you are the same. I am sending a small package let me know if you receive. Yours much. Love, Jackie" The card is addressed to Miss Janet Brenner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date: [1917-07-20..1919-03-07]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.
Date: December 1, 1917
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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

[French Officers at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of French military officers outside tents in Camp MacArthur, Waco. At center, with a white hat, is a French major; he is surrounded by two captains. The captains are flanked on either side by lieutenants, and the remaining officers are sergeants.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[A Rodeo in Camp MacArthur #1]

Description: Postcard depicting a rodeo event occurring in Camp MacArthur at Waco, Texas. Soldiers, most wearing hats, gather around a pen and watch two blurred figures on horses ride around.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[A Rodeo in Camp MacArthur #2]

Description: Postcard depicting a rodeo event occurring in Camp MacArthur at Waco, Texas. Soldiers, most wearing hats, watch a man trying to hold onto a bucking white house in a pen bounded by wooden fences.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[107th Engineer Battalion, Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of the 107th Engineer Battalion in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. They march in file down a grass road, led by horses between encampments in the military installation. The back of the postcard contains a list of ingredients.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Covered Wagons and Horses at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard displaying a long line of several covered wagons and horses along a dirt road. The postcard is captioned "Ready for Review".
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Encampments at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of Section C in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Several wooden buildings, a wooden shed, and power poles are visible along a horizontal dirt road. Another path, perpendicular to the horizontal road, carries a column of horses. Smaller encampments, short tent-like buildings are visible at left.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Waco During World War I]

Description: Postcard of Waco during World War I, looking down Austin Street with the old Waco City Hall in the center background. Streetcars, pedestrians, and tramlines go down the street, and the tall ALICO Building is visible along the left of the road among other buildings.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp MacArthur Soldiers with Instruments]

Description: Postcard of soldiers gathered together holding instruments like guitars, horns, and little accordions at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A small, ornamented Christmas tree is visible at far left.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard to Fogel Carpenter]

Description: Postcard addressed from a writer in Camp MacArthur to Fogel Carpenter, describing a tournament and reading Literary Digest. The front of the postcard depicts the #95 Y.M.C.A library room at Camp MacArthur, Waco. Multiple young men are in military uniforms, sitting on tables with books and pamphlets in their hands and posing as if they were reading. Bookshelves are lined on the right wall, below portraits and pennants.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Troop Review]

Description: Postcard of the governors of Texas and Michigan reviewing troops at Camp MacArthur. A handful of troops, mounted on horses, are situated with an American flag in front of a wooden platform. Several other mounted officers across the center watch several long lines of soldiers march across the horizon, dust rising from behind them.
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp MacArthur Cabins]

Description: Postcard of cabins at Camp MacArthur, visible at left along a dirt road with soldiers in uniform marching parallel into the background. Smaller camps are at the right of the dirt road. A note on the picture points to the right margin of the postcard, noting the location of the photograph is "in front of my home." A note on the back states "this picture was taken in front of my home".
Date: 1917~/1919~
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"#2]

Description: Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably washing and rinsing their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Aerial View of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur, Section F. In the background are buildings of the camp and in the foreground are soldiers grouped together in a field.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Texas Cotton Palace]

Description: Postcard of the Texas Cotton Palace. Visitors are shown in the grounds of the palace in front of the large building. The postcard is addressed to Miss Viola Flores from Menasha, Wisconsin.
Date: November 13, 1917
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"#3]

Description: Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably washing and rinsing their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Jemina Harstad from Auburn, Wisconsin.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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