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[Roll Call at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex.]

Description: A colored postcard to Mr. Ed Lauderdale, Von Ormy, Texas, discussing the sender's expectation for Lauderdale's arrival. The handwriting reads, "I will expect your arrival the last of this month." The postcard has a photograph of military personnel standing in Fort Sam Houston for roll call.
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R Lauderdale, May 11, 1919]

Description: Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his father on American YMCA Stationary, dated May 11, 1919. The letter is brief and informs his father of a letter he enclosed for his mother in celebration of mothers day despite her death with the sentiment "We were with her in life; even so in death we shall be with her." He goes on to mention a trip to Belgium that he is contemplating taking before he comes back to the states.
Date: 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[U.S.S. Madawaska, Instructions for Troops Card]

Description: Thick card with strings attached describing protocol for troops aboard a ship. The card lists the rules for non-Naval soldiers onboard the ship, including safety precautions--such as not smoking on deck after dark so that the glowing cigarette won't reveal their position to enemy ships--as well as information about meals and the expected behavior of the soldiers. The lower half of the card has a table with a number of holes punched in it.
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Calvary Charge United States Army]

Description: A colored postcard addressed to Mr. Ed Lauderdale, Von Ormy, Texas. The postcard has a photograph of the cavalry charging on the front. Handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "Received your letter today. We will come then, Nov. 1. when the seasons open. Are there any pecans down there if there are we will come some Sunday and get some. Ain't many around the city. E. B. B."
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[For the Sake of Old Glory]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mr. Edward Lauderdale of the 359th Infantry Co. San Antonio, Texas, Camp Travis. There is a black-and-white photograph of a flag ship with personnel on board on the front, with color illusrations of the U.S. flag on either side of the image. The handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "Suppose you will be surprised to get a card from me. Saw a picture of you at Kirk, Sun. so thought I'd write in hopes that you might favor me with one. Send me one any way before you … more
Date: [1917..1919]
Creator: Biel, Lydia
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hello, just got back]

Description: Postcard from the Jewish Welfare Board and the United States Army and Navy, with an illustration of a solider coming back on United States soil. The pre-printed text reads, "Hello - Just got back. Am Feeling great, will write soon again" with a blank space labeled "Going to Camp ___."
Date: [1919..]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Booklet: WWI Army Division Insignia Information]

Description: Booklet that details different army divisions serving under Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, complete with maps and insignias. The booklet includes color chromolithographic printing on the cover and illustrations throughout of each insignia paired with descriptive text in a list format. The booklet was published in 1919 through the training and staging camp stationed at Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Date: 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pieces of a fragmented envelope belonging to a booklet]

Description: Fragments of an envelope, addressed to S. Lauderdale paired with a possible back page of a booklet which reads in French "Moreau Éditeur Versailles" with an insignia of a line with floral decorations running through it. The booklet leaf could be a possible souvenir from Lauderdale's time spent in France.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Booklet: "The Solider Citizen and His Home Town"]

Description: Educational booklet titled The Soldier-Citizen and His Home Town containing information for soldiers about living in war-time after the service written by Eda Amberg and William H. Allen. The booklet was sponsored and published by the Educational Bureau and the YMCA. The 32 page booklet focuses on tenants for soldiers to focus on at their homefronts to improve their community through, order, civil duty, health, recreation, education and voting.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor; Amberg Eda & Allen, William H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard and envelope from France during WWI]

Description: Outgoing postcard featuring a black and white image of Le Tramway au Smmet du PUY-DE-DOME. The postcard includes a hand inked message to family in the United States. The top edge of the card inlcudes a humorous note that reads to "Do not forget stamps- first for me!!". The stamped and addressed envelope is included.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

Description: Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.
Date: November 14, 1918
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to his mother Mrs. Lauderdale, May 11th, 1919]

Description: Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to mother Mrs. Lauderdale, May 11th, 1919. The seven page letter addresses a reflective dialogue frequently mentioning God, religion, obedience and guidance about his experiences in the Army and at war. The letter is written on stationary provided by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Date: May 11, 1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[First Platoon roster document]

Description: Document featuring a typed roster for First Platoon. The first platoon was lead by sergeant Charles A. Taggart and was split into six squads each with their own leader. Each person on the roster includes their rank and full name.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph: "Some Chums Boxing"]

Description: Black and white photograph of soldiers boxing in the middle of a street between buildings in a camp. The bottom margin contains a pen written note of what appears written on the back originally which reads " Ed Lauderdale in France" The back also includes a description of the photograph as "Some chums boxing".
Date: 1918
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Notes written on American Red Cross stationary regarding WWI]

Description: Single page of American Red Cross Stationary with English and French writing covering June 26th and 27th, 1919. The notes include dairy like entries that comment on the progress of the war and list places Lauderdale visited including such as chapels, 2 ponds, lake, Napoleon Lounge, and the colonnade.
Date: [1919-06-26..1919-06-27]
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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