[Officer and Men at Camp MacArthur]

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Postcard of a colorized photograph of eight men, including an officer (far right), sitting on the ground in front of a forest with other men and trees in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Officer Demonstrating Squad Movement by Use of Stones." There is also a handwritten note at the top of the image that reads "903 Speight St. Waco Tex." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. January 23, 1918.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 28 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Description

Postcard of a colorized photograph of eight men, including an officer (far right), sitting on the ground in front of a forest with other men and trees in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Officer Demonstrating Squad Movement by Use of Stones." There is also a handwritten note at the top of the image that reads "903 Speight St. Waco Tex." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Handwritten note on back of postcard: "1-22-1918. Dear sister, we are all OK the boys are gon on a to weeks trip. O. C. will go to San Antonio Sunday they will go to Oklahoma on trip soon. How are you all I fear not well as I cant here from any of you Sallie will you pleas let me know how all are. I will write soon hope all are well this is a nice place. Sis M. K. Miss Sallie Mitchell McKenzie R. h. D. H. Ten." There is also a stamp that reads "Waco. Tex. Jan 23-18."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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World War One Collection

Materials focusing on the World War I era from 1914 to 1918. In addition to materials that were actually created during the time period, the collection may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • January 23, 1918

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  • Feb. 23, 2019, 10:24 p.m.

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  • Oct. 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

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[Officer and Men at Camp MacArthur], postcard, January 23, 1918; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122346/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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