Mafra, Texas., 01/01/1917-12/31/1918

File — Box: 20, Folder: 12

Identifier: 79029

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains hundreds of Ord family photographs. Particularly significant photos are those depicting Edward Otho Cresap Ord, Edward Otho Cresap II, and World War I. Deriving from the files of James Garesche Ord, the World War I photos include a few original photos of American Expeditionary Forces commander John J. Pershing, many original photos of French Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch and American officer Hunter Liggett, some scenes of German soldiers and equipment, and aerial photos of the German landscape. Although most of the World War I photos date to 1919, some appear to be war date. The photos are arranged alphabetically by individual. The World War I photos are filed under the following heading: 'Ord, James Garesche.' Taken together, these photographs provide a valuable visual record of the Ord family's contributions to American history.

Dates

01/01/1917-12/31/1918

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/05

Container Summary

18 Photographs dated 1917-1918, mostly of scenes from Mafra, Texas. Of note: 6 photographs of U.S. Army soldiers in review given to General Roop of Russia at Fort Bliss Texas in 1917. Also of interest: 4 photos of Fort Davis, Texas.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MAFRA - TEXAS - PHOTOGRAPHS (1917-1918): Photograph

FORT BLISS - TEXAS - PHOTOGRAPHS (1917-1918): Photograph

FORT DAVIS - TEXAS - PHOTOGRAPHS (1917-1918): Photograph