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Crowd Waited For Flash--'War Over'

Description: Denton Record-Chronicle newspaper clipping describing the celebration of Denton's citizens after the news of the signed armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918. The clipping includes a photograph of fireworks lighting up the Denton County Courthouse.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton 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

[Newspaper Clipping of Four National Guard Captains]

Description: Newspaper clipping showing four pictures of the "Captains of Four Companies of Texas National Guard Mustered in Yesterday." The captains of the companies are: S. A. Stewart, Arch C. Allen, Ben H. Smith, Frank Wozencraft; also included is the envelope that the clipping was delivered in to Ensign June Yates.
Date: July 5, 1917
Partner: City of Grapevine

[Royal Air Force Photo Album]

Description: Photo album that includes pictures of Royal Air Force (RAF) camps, airplanes, and people, as well as landscapes and other personal images. Some of the pictures have handwritten captions below them. On the last page of the album, there is an invitation from 'The General Officer Commanding and Staff' to attend 'The First Annual Sports Day of the Royal Airforce'.
Date: 1914
Partner: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States]

Description: Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.
Date: 1919-06-26/1940-06-24
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Andrew Jensen Military Promotion

Description: Hand-written and printed document from the United States Army given to Andrew Jensen after a military promotion. At the very top of the document, there is a black and white illustration of an eagle amongst various symbolic elements that make up the particular emblem. It hovers over bold text and is enclosed in a gray cloud-like gray area. The document states that Andrew made the transition to corporal at Camp Travis in Texas. Crease lines can be seen both length-wise and width-wise.
Date: June 1, 1918
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Letter from a Army Wife to a Adjutant of the Army]

Description: A letter from an unidentified army wife, self-described as "World War Wife" to a Adjutant of the Army where her husband is stationed, circa 1918. In the letter she is requesting the money that her husband is making while in the army to afford clothing and food for her family.
Date: [1918,1919]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Brother Ashton, February 22, 1918]

Description: Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his brother Ashton regarding his current status in England. Another one of Clay's friends died in a flying accident and he tells his brother that he should join the Royal Flying Corps instead of being conscripted by the United States. A new commanding officer who knows a great deal has talked about making Clay an instructor in the Royal Flying Corps.
Date: February 22, 1918
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]

Description: Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.
Date: February 14, 1918
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]

Description: Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.
Date: Spring 1918
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas
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