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[Strasbourg]

Description: Blank postcard with a photograph of a military gathering in Strasbourg, France.
Date: 1917/1919
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, May 21, 1917]

Description: Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. Two of the corners are ripped and there is an illustration of a few flowers with a backdrop of water and greenery on the front. The writing is on both sides. Lula writes with a brief update of her life and hopes Linnet gets over her whooping cough soon.
Date: May 21, 1917
Creator: Watkins, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from Lizzie to Linnet White, May 2, 1917]

Description: Postcard to Linnet White from Lizzie. She wrote to give Linnet a brief update on what has been happening in life. She mentions that she has been sick, someone that had an operation recently, and hopes to hear from Linnet on how her operation went.
Date: May 2, 1917
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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

[Military Field Mass at the K. of C.]

Description: A picture postcard depicting a large gathering of military men at the Military Field Mass at the K. of C.
Date: [1917..1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard with unidentified cook]

Description: Postcard with a picture on the front of an unidentified man wearing a cap and apron, cooking out-of-doors.
Date: [1917..1919]
Creator: Carper, John H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Toul - Porte Jeanne-d'Arc]

Description: Blank postcard with a photograph of two men wearing uniforms leaning against a gate on the side of a road at the Port Joan of Arc.
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

[METZ.]

Description: Blank postcard with a photograph of a military gathering in France.
Date: 1917/1919
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

[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

[Pay record account book for Victor Lauderdale]

Description: Pay record account book of Cpl Victor Lauderdale, No. 295684 in a cardboard paper sleeve. The payment book includes Lauderdale's personal information such as D.O.B, war risk insurance, grade, organization, occupation, and monthly pay of $40.80.
Date: 1917/1919
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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