The first World War demanded much from Arkansas. The Arkansas National Guard was incorporated into the U.S. Army and men left the state; cotton prices rose with the need for uniforms and bandages; lead and zinc mining industry grew rapidly; and factories were built to make weaponry. In all, 71,000 soldiers from Arkansas served, creating a massive labor shortage in the state.This online exhibit provides a glimpse of the changes WWI brought on Arkansas.
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Eugene H. Garland letter to his sister, Ollie Garland
The letter from Eugene H. Garland, Camp Pike, Co. 5, 346th Infantry, to his sister, Ollie Garland, 800 Summit Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas, is on Y.M.C.A. stationary and is dated September 27, 1917. The envelope is postmarked September 28, 1917. The letter details Eugene's experiences at Camp Pike, since he was inducted into the Army on September 18, 1917. He describes how he is still in quarantine and can rarely leave his barracks. After the completion of his examination, Eugene hopes to visit his sister Ollie in Little Rock on a Sunday soon. Since he has not received his uniform yet, Eugene requests clothes from home and comments on filthy condition of his current clothes.
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Letter, Harrel Burke to his family, 1917 December 18
Letter from J. Harrell Burke at Jefferson Barracks in Lemay, Missouri to his family in Arkansas.
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Letter, Harrell Burke to his parents, 1917 January 13
Letter from J. Harrell Burke in Little Rock to his parents. Harrell talks about going to the recruiting office for examination.
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Letter, Sam Ethridge to "Bunny Hunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 September 28
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Bunny Hunch."
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Letter, Sam Ethridge to "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 August 21
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
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Letter, Sam Ethridge to "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 October 10
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Camp Pike branch
Map titled "MISSOURI PACIFIC R.R. [Railroad] CO. CAMP PIKE BRANCH AND ENTRANCE CAMP PASSENGER, FREIGHT TRACKS AND STATION FACILITIES, E. A. HADLEY, CHIEF ENGINEER (MO. PAC. R. R.), JOHN R. FORDYCE, MAJOR, ENGINEERS, CONSTRUCTION QUARTERMASTER, R. C. WHITE, CHIEF ENGINEER AND ASST. TO CONSTRUCTING QUARTERMASTER" of Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas, ca. 1917. The map shows location and engineering details of the Missouri Pacific Railroad lines passing by streets, private property, and buildings through Camp Pike; Levy, Arkansas (formerly known as Dalhoff); and surrounding areas. Within the Camp Pike Cantonment, notations on blocks of land include: Base Hospital, Aero Quad, Division Headquarters, Field Signal Battallion, Headquarters Train, Regiment of Engineers Engineers Train, Supply Train, Brigade Hdqrs., One Artillery Brigade, Two Infantry Regiments Det., One Infantry Brigade, Brigade Hdqrs., Water Tanks, Pump House, and Sanitary Train.
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Nine miniature photographs of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1917
Nine miniature photographs of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, circa 1917. The individual photos are described as: Item 1. A View of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 2. Remount Station, Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 3. A View of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 4. Plenty of Bread Here. Item 5. Boxing Lessons. Item 6. A View of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 7. Base Hospital, Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 8. Motor Trucks, Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Item 9. "Its a Bear" The Mascot
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Roster, 142nd Field Artillery's Headquarters Company
Roster for the 142nd Field Artillery's Headquarters Company.
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Roster, 142nd Field Artillery Supply Company
Roster of the supply company for the 142nd Field Artillery.
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Roster, Battery B, 142nd Field Artillery
World War I military roster for Battery B, 142nd Field Artillery.
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Roster, Company A, 142nd Field Artillery
World War I military roster for Battery A, 142nd Field Artillery.
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Roster, Company C, 142nd Field Artillery
World War I military roster for Battery C, 142nd Field Artillery.
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Roster, Company D, 142nd Field Artillery
World War I military roster for Battery D, 142nd Field Artillery.
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Roster, Company E, 142nd Field Artillery
World War I military roster for Battery E, 142nd Field Artillery.
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Songs of the Soldiers and Sailors U.S.
Select pages from "Songs of the Soldiers and Sailors, U.S." during World War I. Owned by Ben F. Creed, Headquarters Company, 59th Infantry.