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Special Collections -- Scrapbooks -- World War I.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 88 Collections and/or Records:

Postcard from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-06

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.13
Scope and Contents

"Dear Dad, I am traveling. Will write soon. Everything looks good along the country. Fine crops."

Dates: 1918-06

Registered Mail receipt, 1917-08-10

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.4
Scope and Contents

Received and registered mail receipt with postmark, signed by J.O. Miller.

Dates: Issued: 1917-08-10

Report of Dis-Internment and Reburial, 1919-06-30

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.31
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Photocopy of a report of dis-internment and reburial of the remains of John Oscar Miller. Includes the exact location of the orginal grave, the nature of burial, the conditionn of the body, that no identification was found on the body, etc.

Dates: Issued: 1919-06-30

Report of Dis-Internment and Reburial, 1921-08-17

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.31
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Photocopy of the original report. Includes details following the examination of the body, dental records, etc.

Dates: Issued: 1921-08-17

Report of Dis-Internment, Preparation, and Shipment of Body, 1921-08-17

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.31
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Photocopy of a report. Includes the means of identification and the condition of the body, the nature of burial, and that the body is to be shipped to Hoboken, New Jersey on the USAT Wheaton, to then be shipped on its final destination of Dallas Texas on 14 Oct 1921.

Dates: Issued: 1921-08-17

"Representatives from Texas and 36th and 90th Division Commanders", Undated

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.8
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Press cutting of a photograph featuring members of the Texas delegation in the House of Representives and commanders of the 36th and 19th Divisions. Taken on the steps of the Washingto DC capitol. Featured are Representatives Parrish and Eagle; Maj Gen. W.M. Smith (36th Division, France); Representative Harry; Brig. Gen. J.P. O'Neil (Infantry Brig. 19th Division, France); Representatives Bee, Lanham, Young, Garner, Briggs, Box Blanton, Rayburn, Young, and Summers.

Dates: Publication: Undated

"Sergeant John O. Miller Reported Killed in Action", 1918-12-13

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.30
Scope and Contents

Press cutting, excised from The Dallas Morning News, announcing the death of Sgt. John Oscar Miller.

Dates: Publication: 1918-12-13

Sympathy floral arrangement enclosure cards, 1921-10

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.35
Scope and Contents Sympathy floral arrangement enclosure cards from: Allen, Mrs. John American Railway Express Co. employees American Legion. Alamo Post No. 2 Clark, W.H. and family Culp, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Ford, J.P. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grace Methodist Church Sunday School and Peacemakers Class Hilbert, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Holdsworth family Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Massie, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Parker family Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown ...
Dates: 1921-10

Telegram from Fort Sam Houston to John S. Miller, 1921-10-17

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.33
Scope and Contents

"Remains late Private John Oscar Miller will arrive Dallas seven thrity a.m. twenty first with attendanat four fifty eight one."

Dates: 1921-10-17

Telegram from the Grave Registration Service to John S. Miller, 1921-09-29

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Identifier: 2010.044.1.32
Scope and Contents

"Body of Private John Oscar Miller, Two Two Three Nine Four Four Three will arrive Hoboken about Oct 6...."

Dates: Issued: 1921-09-29