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[Field service postcard]

Description: A pre-printed field service postcard. The postcard has explicit instructions on how to fill out, saying the postcard will be destroyed if extra information is added, and to include only a date and signature. The handwriting at the bottom of the postcard is signed by John H. Carper and dated August 16, 1918. Carper has crossed out generated sentences, stating he is quite well and has received someone's letter dated July 18, 1918. On the back of the postcard, the addressee is Mrs. John H. Carper … more
Date: August 16, 1918
Creator: Carper, John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 16, 1917]

Description: Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother regarding the receiving of letters back and forth. Clay asks about people back home including Jack who took a physical per joining the military; in England Clay had just been ordered to get a tailored suit. Finally he asks again to not worry about him while he is away.
Date: October 16, 1917
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

Combats in the Air of 1st Lt. Henry R. Clay, A.S., USA., D. F. C.

Description: This document contains Henry Clay, Jr.'s different combats in the air from August 16, 1918 to September 27, 1918. Each page contains technical information, result of the fight, and comments about the enemy aircraft. The result listed at the bottom of the page is either "Decisive America" or "Considered O. C. by 13th Wing, R. A. F."
Date: [1918-08-16..1918-09-27]
Creator: Newhall, M. L.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Henry Clay, Jr.'s Air Combat Records]

Description: This five page document outlines different air combats that Henry Clay, Jr. was a part of. Each page contains a description of time, location, plane type, etc., remarks about the enemy aircraft, and a result of the fight.
Date: [1918-08-16..1918-09-28]
Creator: Newhall, M. L.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 16, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing that there is still no news about his discharge. Hector mentions washing his clothing, the lack of work to do and the 3000 troops that have left his camp. His friend mac will be discharged direct by the Captain and Hector hopes if he goes to see him, he will also be dsicharged.
Date: December 16, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Forgotten Places]

Description: Photographs of "Forgotten Places" by Ian Mackenzie, held by UNT Special Collections. The cover of the book is grey, with the spine exposing some green paper. The front of the cover is framed by a black line, with the author and title at the top in black and the publishing information at the bottom. Image 2, "Peace" and "Desire," poems one pages 60 and 61. Image 3, frontispiece and title page. The frontispiece has a photo of a young man, with the name "Ian Mackenzie" signed under it.
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Heart of Peace: And Other Poems]

Description: Photographs of "The Heart of Peace: And Other Poems" by Laurence Housman, held by UNT Special Collections. The light blue cover has the title printed at the top in dark blue, under it are six small hearts. Image 2, two pages with a poem titled "The Quick and The Dead" on page 16 and 17.
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lyrics of War and Peace]

Description: Photographs of "Lyrics of War and Peace" by Paul Williamson, held by UNT Special Collections. The cover is a worn bright blue, with the title and author at the top in gold lettering. Image 2, title page. On the page is the signature of Paul Williamson, followed by stamp design with the words "Lege Quod Legas."
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Poems of Alice Meynell: Complete Edition, cover]

Description: Photograph of the cover of "The Poems of Alice Meynell" by Alice Meynell, held by UNT Special Collections. The faded blue cover contains the title and author in gold lettering at the top, the words "Complete Edition" in gold at the bottom. There are two small stars on the cover.
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Selected Poems, Lady Margaret Sackville]

Description: Photographs of Selected Poems by Lady Margaret Sackville, held by UNT Special Collections. The cover is dark brown with the spine tan in color, with the title on the spine in a worn label. Image 2, "The Peacemakers" and "The Fighters" poems on pages 136 and 137. Lady Margaret Sackville was a British poet born on 24 December 1881 in Mayfair, London. Her talents appeared early on her life: at six she wrote in verse and at sixteen she performed on the stage. The book’s history of ownership is reve… more
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Songs of Peace]

Description: Photographs of "Songs of Peace" by Francis Ledwidge, held by UNT Special Collections. The dark beige cover is framed by a double dark blue line. The title and author is imprinted in dark blue lettering at the top and on the spine. Image 2, "The Ships of Arcady" and "After" poem on pages 104 and 105. Francis Ledwidge (1887-1917) was born in Slane, a small town 30 miles north of Dublin, and died in the Third Battle of Ypres in Belgium in 1917. Ledwidge supported the movement for Irish home rule b… more
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Sword]

Description: Photographs of "The Sword: Poems" by Gretchen Osgood Warren, held by UNT Special Collections. The cover is pale blue with a tan spine. The title is in the top left corner in a white label. Image 2, title page with two quotes underneath the title. Image 3, "Dying Peace" poem expanding over pages 132 and 13.
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Village Wife's Lament]

Description: Photographs of "The Village Wife's Lament" by Maurice Hewlett, held by UNT Special Collections. The first image shows the dark grey cover of the book from the spine, the title on a label at the top. Image 2, pages 50 and 51. The top of page 50 is titled "ii", followed by a poem. The middle of page 51 is titled "iii" followed by another poem. English poet and novelist Maurice Hewlett (1861-1923) is rarely studied today, though his work around World War I often promoted socialism and universal su… more
Date: September 16, 2016
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[U.S. War Department General Orders 92]

Description: Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding citizens of neutral countries serving in the Army and their right to be discharged should they apply to become U.S. citizens.
Date: October 16, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Don't forget me]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Louise Carper, 818 Austin St., Houston, Texas from M.S.E. John Carper, Signal Corps. The front of the postcard has a quote that reads, "Don't forget me little girlie no matter where I roam, but think of the day the band will play when Johnnie comes marching home." The handwriting on the back of the card reads, "June-16-18. I'm well and like France very much, but oh, you U.S.A. Jack."
Date: June 16, 1918
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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