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[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave]

Photograph of the grave marker at Henry Clay, Jr.'s burial site. The cross reads: " Henry R. Clay 1-Lt. HQ. 3 A. A. Ser." There is a large number of crosses in the background behind Clay's.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Brother Ashton, February 22, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his brother Ashton regarding his current status in England. Another one of Clay's friends died in a flying accident and he tells his brother that he should join the Royal Flying Corps instead of being conscripted by the United States. A new commanding officer who knows a great deal has talked about making Clay an instructor in the Royal Flying Corps.

Date: February 22, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.

Date: February 14, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 13, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother back home regarding the recent letter that he received from her and his flying training that he will soon be starting. Part of his letter also concerns the well-being of others back home and the recent "discord in the family."

Date: October 13, 1917

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]

Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.

Date: December 5, 1918

Creator: Starks, E. A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of Jock Baird and Henry Clay, Jr.]

Copy print of a photograph of Jock Baird standing next to Henry Clay, Jr. Baird is on the left and wearing a military jacket and a kilt, Clay is on the right and wearing his military uniform.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother for Mother's Day in 1918. This letter primarily concerns his love for his mother.

Date: Spring 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of Pilot Trollope in Uniform]

Copy print of a photograph of pilot Trollope, of Squardon 43 of the Royal Air Force. Trollope is wearing his uniform and standing outside of a small building.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of a Monoplane]

Copy print of a photograph of three men working on a monoplane in Turnberry, Scotland. One man is working on the tail of the plane while the other two are working near the front. This plane was a part of the Royal Air Force.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.

Date: December 5, 1919

Creator: Baity, J. L.

Item Type: Text

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 13, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family concerning a recent crash he had while flying. Most of the letter is a summary of the incident but the end of the letter he says that he hopes to finish his thirty flight hours by Christmas.

Date: December 13, 1917

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, on September 19]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning his stay in Oxford, England. He tells about the weather changing to Autumn, bringing cold and dampness; Clay also says that he might be going to Egypt to begin flying there.

Date: 1917-09-19?

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Text

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of Five Pilots in Heavy Coats]

Copy print of a photograph of five pilots wearing heavy coats. Henry Clay, Jr. is standing on the far right side of the group in the picture. It does appear to be winter as there is snow on the ground.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of a Row of Airplanes in a Field]

Photograph of a row of airplanes lined up in a field. According to the photo this is Henry Clay, Jr.'s Squadron 43 of the Royal Air Force.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, October 25, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning his recent joyride in a Curtis machine airplane. He and the other men are now in Stamford, England and have been placed into squadrons.

Date: October 25, 1917

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Portrait of Henry Clay, Jr. as a Baby]

Portrait of Henry Clay, Jr. as a baby. Clay is wearing a large baby dress, and has a ring on his right middle finger.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of a Cluster of Crosses with Flowers]

Photograph of a group of crosses with one large cross in the back. This is a marker for the grave site of Henry Clay, Jr. who died February 4, 1919. The back of the photo reads: 'In loving memory of one of my den boys who passed to the Higher Life February 4, 1919. Evacuation Hospital 6 U.S. Army. Coblenz, Germany Lord knoweth best."

Date: May 1919

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family discussing his posting to his squadron and his address will be changing. He goes on to express his love for his mother and his desire to save as much money as possible while overseas.

Date: March 19, 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter to the Parents of Henry Clay, Jr., February 21, 1920]

Letter to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his death in 1919, this letter solely expresses condolences to Clay, Jr.'s parents.

Date: February 21, 1920

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 22, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family wishing them a merry Christmas and the possibility that he will be home by next Christmas. At the end he talks about the costs of living in England at the time.

Date: December 22, 1917

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.

Date: Spring 1918

Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[A Christmas Card from the 43rd Squadron R. F. C.]

This card was from the 43rd Squadron R. F. C. during Christmas time. The inside of the card wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Text

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Photograph of Soldiers Around Camp]

Copy print of a photograph of soldiers hanging around their camp. There are a number of open suitcases and clothes lying around on the ground. Most of the soldiers are on the right side of the picture lying down or standing up. The back of the photo reads: "last day at the island Just before going to England."

Date: [1917..1919]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr., July 30, 1917]

A telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr. with orders to report in the morning so that he can leave with the group going to New York.

Date: July 30, 1917

Creator: Mooney, Selden

Item Type: Text

Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

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[Photograph of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Grave]

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[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 13, 1917]

[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]

[Photograph of Jock Baird and Henry Clay, Jr.]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]

[Photograph of Pilot Trollope in Uniform]

[Photograph of a Monoplane]

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 13, 1917]

[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, on September 19]

[Photograph of Five Pilots in Heavy Coats]

[Photograph of a Row of Airplanes in a Field]

[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, October 25, 1917]

[Portrait of Henry Clay, Jr. as a Baby]

[Photograph of a Cluster of Crosses with Flowers]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]

[Letter to the Parents of Henry Clay, Jr., February 21, 1920]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 22, 1917]

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]

[A Christmas Card from the 43rd Squadron R. F. C.]

[Photograph of Soldiers Around Camp]

[Telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr., July 30, 1917]