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[Barracks and Tents at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of two rows of barracks and several groupings of tents at Camp MacArthur; there are trees, hills, and more barracks and tents in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Camp Mac Arthur Waco Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Base Hospital of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard image of the hospital on base of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The image shows a covered wooden pathway that connections multiple structures. Four soldiers are pictured throughout the walkway
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp MacArthur Hospital]

Description: Postcard of an army hospital with men in two long rows of beds on the left and right side and a wood heater in the middle of the room; there are several men sitting in chairs and standing in the middle and two nurses standing next to patients' beds on the left.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Camp Travis]

Description: Postcard image of an army officer reading to the young men of Camp Travis in San Antonio, Texas. Text on the bottom of the image reads "Officer giving the boys the guard manual in front of the barracks". These men are sitting on the ground, in front of their officer who is sitting above them in a chair. Behind the men is one of the housing barracks.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

First National Bank Building and World War I Postcard

Description: Postcard of the "First National Bank Building, Beeville, Texas". This first bank in Beeville opened its doors in 1890. In 1894 it moved to this location at Washington and Bowie Streets. Notice that there are no powerpoles in this picture. According to the message on the back, this postcard was part of a package of letters sent by family members to a soldier in WWI. The writer mentions a hope for peace. “The Express said last night that the Germans only had until 11 o’clock Mon Nov. 11 to give their answer whether they surrender or fight. Of course we are all praying anxiously as I know you boys are too.”
Date: unknown
Partner: Bee County Historical Commission

[Infantry Charge at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of several infantry men in uniform running and holding firearms on a field at Camp MacArthur; there are trees in the background and another group of men visible in the distance. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Life in the U. S. Army. U. S. National Guard - Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex. 1871. An Infantry Charge."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Jett Falls at Attention]

Description: A photograph of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls standing sharply at attention. He is dressed in a military attire suit featuring a dark, buttoned overcoat, dark pants, and lighter knee-high boots. His rank is unknown, and may be either Private or Coporal at the time of this photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Jett Falls Formal Portrait]

Description: A photograph of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls, seated in a chair in a traditional portrait pose. He is wearing a dress suit and pants with buttoned shoes. A light shirt and black tie decorated with lighter circles completes the formal portrait look.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Men at Canteen at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of a group of men standing and sitting outside the canteen at Camp MacArthur; several men are eating or drinking from metal cups and there are two trash cans on the left side. Printed on the front of the postcard: "The Canteen. © I. F. S." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Musicians at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of members of a military band holding their instruments (tubas, trombones, euphoniums, horns, bugles, etc.) posing in between two rows of tents at Camp MacArthur. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Ready to March 128th Regimental Band. Camp Mac Arthur, Waco Texas. Mann."
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from George F. Rohlhoff]

Description: Postcard from George F. Rohlhoff with a picture of a section of the Brazos River. George claims that this area, "Lover's Leap", was where the film "Birth of a Nation" was taken.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rohloff, George F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Of "A Message for the Enemy"

Description: Postcard image of soldiers positioned behind cannons. Text on the top of the postcard read "a message for the enemy".
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Army Y.M.C.A. Building]

Description: Postcard picturing a group of soldiers in the Army Y.M.C.A. Office in Camp McArthur in Waco Texas. There is a chalkboard announcing French classes. There are banners for Wisconsin and Michigan.
Date: unknown
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur, with many buildings and fields visible, and a town in the distance. A note on the front of the postcard says: "Section E Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Hospital]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of buildings at Camp MacArthur. A note on the front of the postcard says: "Base Hospital, Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Company M, 128th Infantry at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a long line of soldiers standing at attention between rows of tents, with rifles propped up in a line in front of them. A caption on the photo says "Co. 'M' 128th Inf'try, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas]

Description: Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas. The image is a side view of the church and taken from the opposite street. There is handwritten text on the back from George A. Rooker from the 60th Squadron Aviation Camp in Waco, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of "Infantry Exercise"]

Description: Postcard of an infantry soldiers at Camp MacArthur partaking in a training exercise. The soldiers are pictured in uniform and holding a gun above their heads.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mann, F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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