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[Walter Falls by a Lake]

Description: A photograph of Walter Falls. He is dressed in a dark suit, pants, and shoes, and is wearing a white hat. He appears to be standing on the bank of a river or lake, looking towards the water. Walter Falls is a relative of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls.
Date: unknown
Creator: Fox Tone Printing
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Jett Falls by a Tunnel]

Description: A photograph of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls in uniform, standing by what appears to be a tunnel carved through a stone structure. He is wearing a wide-brimmed soldier's hat, a dark, buttoned overcoat, dark pants, and lighter knee-high boots.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Jett Falls Formal Portrait]

Description: A photograph of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls, seated in a chair in a traditional portrait pose. He is wearing a dress suit and pants with buttoned shoes. A light shirt and black tie decorated with lighter circles completes the formal portrait look.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[The Griffin Homestead in West Texas]

Description: A photograph of the Sallie (Sarah Ruth Falls) and Joe Griffin homestead in West Texas. The homestead appears to be a small rancher with a wooden door. A tractor is situated several feet from the building. Text on the back of the photograph identifies the area as "Palasky", TX.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Private Jett Falls by Public Walkway]

Description: Photograph of Private Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls standing on steps carved from rock on a public walkway. He is dressed in full military uniform: a dark overcoat, pants, and knee-high boots. His wide-brimmed, military hat hides most of his facial features. Several unidentified women walking on the sidewalk behind him are dressed in formal outfits.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Jett Falls at Attention]

Description: A photograph of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls standing sharply at attention. He is dressed in a military attire suit featuring a dark, buttoned overcoat, dark pants, and lighter knee-high boots. His rank is unknown, and may be either Private or Coporal at the time of this photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

Description: A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typ… more
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]

Description: This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide … more
Date: March 7, 1919
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Company E. 359th Infantry Division listing, back page]

Description: A page from an unidentified document containing the portraits of 40 soldiers from the Company E. 359th Infantry division. These soldiers are displayed from the shoulders upward and appear to be wearing traditional WWI military uniforms. Many are posing as if at attention; however, some are smiling. Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls belonged to this infantry division until his death in 1918.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library
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