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[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918]

Description: Postcard set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns that is packed with photo cards showing scenes from Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The cover of the envelope has an image of the Statue of Liberty to the left and is titled, "Souvenir Folder".
Date: 1918
Creator: Williams, Fred M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Letter to Fred A. Waltz, Ca. 1917]

Description: Postcard letter to Fred A. Waltz filled with photo cards of a military camp. The envelope has hand colored photos of military scenes and is titled, "Souvenir Folder U.S. National Guard Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas".
Date: 1917~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130]

Description: Bulletin reprinting communications from the US Army Adjutant General's Office for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: carrying the Dempsey Code Book; the treatment of conscientious objectors; identifying and recommending soldiers for railway work; and a reminder for commanders on giving clear instructions for the number of rations needed during travel. At the start is also a note admonishing units and exchanges against maintaining excess funds outside of their allotted rations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131]

Description: Bulletin from US Army Southern Department Headquarters discussing the disregard for appropriate channels of communication when troops send forms to the War Risk Insurance Bureau, instead of through their appropriate chains-of-command.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[U.S. War Department General Orders 87]

Description: General orders outlining new requirements on qualification cards for embarked officers; a terminology change affecting "attached" versus "assigned" officers; requirements for finger printing; and the organization of new special and technical engineer units.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

Description: US Army Southern Department Headquarters bulletin reprinting a War Department bulletin that outlines regulations for soldiers' private property, followed by amendments to orders on troops' accommodations, and communications from the Army Adjutant General's office regarding the stoppage of pay for absent soldiers, applications for Army commissions by employees of government offices, and a prohibition on the voluntary induction of soldiers registered before September 12.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124]

Description: Bulletin reprinting War Department special regulations 28, change 3, which outlines footcare regulations for soldiers, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's office regarding a change to form 1010 "P.M.G.O.," a change to general orders number 82 section IV, and a reminder about regulation of Red Cross sweaters.
Date: September 30, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 126]

Description: Bulletin reprinting changes to Army Regulations, paragraph 1165, which addresses discharge, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: carrying ammunition on troop transports; naming an artillery battery at Fort Crockett after soldier Leonard Hoskins; application to Central Officers' Training Schools; and enlisted men sent to officers' schools.
Date: October 2, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

Description: Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding the need for officers to familiarize themselves with a "Civil Rights Bill," which affects insurance policies, and to explain its provisions to their soldiers.
Date: October 29, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129]

Description: Bulletin reprinting several letters and memorandums from the US Army Adjutant General's office and other commands for troops at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: records of replacement troops; barring soldiers from listing "alien enemies" as beneficiaries; the allotment of benefit payments for soldiers under a suspended sentence or who are dishonorably discharged; and discontinuance of the War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 128]

Description: Bulletin reprinting announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: screenings for the elimination of "mentally defective" soldiers; instruction of soldiers in French; applications for transfer of enlisted men; designation of general hospitals; and an amendment for the War Department Circular of July 11, 1918.
Date: October 4, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 17]

Description: Bulletin outlining orders for the issuance of type writers, pack carriers for motorized units, taxes on and exemptions for various services rendered for the war effort, and the establishment of two Army units at Georgia Tech.
Date: March 30, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 141]

Description: Bulletin reprinting communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding applications for commissions from enlisted ordinance personnel, eligibility of enlisted men seeking commissions for limited service in machine gun and infantry units, and carry of the Dempsey Code Book.
Date: November 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 125]

Description: Bulletin reprinting letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office and the US Army Surgeon General's Office, regarding the issuance of uniforms to foreign soldiers under Army command, guidance for the care of influenza patients, instructions on daily drill and routines for Medical Corps personnel, marriage-by-proxy, and rules for reenlistment.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 127]

Description: Bulletin reprinting general orders 85 that outline rerating for all soldiers beneath the grade of Brigadier General, as well as announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: physical examinations of personnel abroad; transportation in camps for representatives of the Commission on Training Camp Activities; transfer of Puerto Ricans serving in the continental United States to Puerto Rico; and guidelines for avoiding the spread of influenza.
Date: October 3, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 56]

Description: Bulletin stating that designated "liberty theaters" will be furnished heat and lighting without charge, confirming the designation of two military camps, listing depots where uniforms and related stock will be carried after January 1, and outlining regulations on private property claims by soldiers.
Date: October 14, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132]

Description: Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding the definition of "spouse" in regulations for War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Instructions for Schools and Victory Savings Week, 1919]

Description: A pamphlet from the War Savings Division of the Federal Reserve to American public schools with instructions for the celebration of Victory Savings Week, a national celebration and pledge drive for the first anniversary of World One One's end. Included are letters addressed to principals, teachers, and parents, specific instructions for schools on how to organize events and collect money pledges during the week, and lyrics for "thrift songs" to be sung. A return envelope and the sending envelop… more
Date: October 22, 1919
Creator: Smith, Frank M.
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135]

Description: Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U. S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding War Risk Insurance and deserters.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 55, October 7, 1918]

Description: Bulletin printing a notice about confusion involving soldiers attempting to open accounts with Federal Reserve banks, a statement about the War Camp Community Service, and a ruling of the Judge Advocate General on the proper definition of a "military camp."
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 54]

Description: Bulletin outlining a congressional joint resolution whereby the President can create zones where the sale of liquor is prohibited, congressional authorization for the use of franked labels when returning discharged soldiers' clothing, and orders on proper food preparation.
Date: September 28, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 133]

Description: Bulletin reprinting communications from the War Department regarding suspending the issue of boneless pork to troops, followed by several special regulations and amendments to general orders addressing the wear of overcoats, dispersement of certain funds, marking property of units, officer qualification cards, instructions for the classification of enlisted men, and the wear of insignia.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 52]

Description: Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department regarding ongoing peace talks and the need to maintain preparedness and morale until an armistice actually comes.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 123]

Description: Bulletin reprinting communications from the War Department outlining the purchase of Liberty Bonds and loans and their proper allotment in the ranks.
Date: September 26, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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