[Photograph of Soldier at Camp MacArthur]

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Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."

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1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. September 27, 1917.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 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 66 times. More information about this photograph 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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Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."

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1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

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

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.

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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  • September 27, 1917

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • May 8, 2016, 6:12 a.m.

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  • Sept. 9, 2018, 12:20 a.m.

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[Photograph of Soldier at Camp MacArthur], photograph, September 27, 1917; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth743192/: 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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