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[107th Engineer Battalion, Camp MacArthur]

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

[Artillery at Mounted Drill, Camp MacArthur]

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

[Brazos River by Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of the Brazos River with various vegetation and rock formations along the river bed. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Brazos River. Near Camp MacArthur in Waco Texas. © F. Mann 10-11-17."

Date: October 11, 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[The Brazos River Near Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of the Brazos River taken from a higher viewpoint. The river runs through the center of the image with trees surrounding the shoreline on either side of it. A rocky ledge is visible in the right corner of the image.

Date: 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp MacArthur, 32nd Division Headquarters]

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

[Camp MacArthur Cabins]

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

[Camp MacArthur Mess Hall]

Postcard of a mess hall at Camp MacArthur with two long rows of benches and tables set with dishes and napkins; garlands and branches are hanging from the rafters in the ceiling and there are two American flags displayed on the wall on the left side and one hanging from the rafters (center). A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "19 XMAS. 17. G: M."

Date: December 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp MacArthur Soldiers with Instruments]

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

[Company B Football Team, 127th Infantry Regiment]

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

[Company Street at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a dirt road lined with tents on both sides and a group of five soldiers in uniform and hats on the right and two soldiers standing on the left; there are other soldiers, houses, and telephone poles in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "No. 1. A Company Street. Camp MacArthur, Waco Texas. © F. Mann. 10/20/17."

Date: October 20, 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[A Company Street in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.

Date: October 20, 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Covered Wagons and Horses at Camp MacArthur]

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

[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.

Date: November 29, 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Encampments at Camp MacArthur]

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

[Field at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of several groups of men standing in a large field with barracks, trees, and other buildings in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Sec. F. Camp Mac Arthur. Waco Texas. © F Mann 10-11-17." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

Date: 1917~

Creator: Mann, Fred & Gillespie, L. L.

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Fourth Street, Waco]

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

[French Officers at Camp MacArthur]

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

[Headquarters, 2nd Co. B.]

Postcard of several tents with cots underneath them and a message written with small rocks that reads "Headquarters 2nd Co. B. [...] with desert plants in the foreground.

Date: June 25, 1917

Creator: Sholin

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hotel Watt in Waco]

Postcard of a color image of the Hotel Watt in Waco with several people standing on the street in the foreground and clouds in the sky in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Hotel Watt, Waco, Texas."

Date: October 14, 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"

Date: October 20, 1917

Creator: Mann, Fred

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Map of Texas Cotton Palace Exposition]

Postcard image of a event map of the Texas Cotton Palace. This aerial view shows where the agriculture, livestock and other amusements would be located during the 1917 exposition. Towards the center of the map the Texas Cotton Palace is visible with its walkways that lead to the front entrance. Other building structures are shown as well as a roller coaster track to the left of the palace. At the top of the postcard is, "Over Forty-Five Thousand Soldiers At Fort McArthur [Camp MacArthur]. Milit… more

Date: 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Edwin Ray]

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

[Postcard from Frank to Dee Murray, October 17, 1917]

A Camp MacArthur postcard sent from Frank to Dee Murray picturing two soldiers in front of a tent and asking how he is getting used to being in another company.

Date: 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard From Fred to His Sister, October 20, 1917]

Postcard from Fred to Ms. Eva Safowin telling her about life in Waco. The postcard shows three soldiers beside a tent, an American flag, and three rifles.

Date: October 20, 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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