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[Military pilots at Brooks Field, Texas]
Photographic group portrait of military pilots at Brooks Field, Texas, circa 1918-1919.Inscription on album page: "And some of the men that flew them."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album contains 38 black-and-white photographs documenting the military service of the Hyde brothers.
Roster of the 820th Aero Squadron, Kelly Field, Texas
Roster booklet of the 820th Aero Squadron, Kelly Field, Texas, 1918. Possibly produced for Christmas based on wreath illustration on the front cover. The general roster is followed by detachment lists, in which Emrick is listed as part of the Boston Detachment. Six pages.
[Portrait of servicemen at Camp Taliaferro, Texas, and accompanying clipping]
Photographic group portrait of servicemen at Camp Taliaferro, Texas, Jan. 23, 1918. The men, including Harold E. Hartney, are identified by last name in an inscription on the accompanying envelope. Also included is a newspaper clipping attached to the photo's mount: "Kansas aviator downs fifth enemy, becomes newest American ace," by Newton C. Parke. The clipping reports on Hartney [misspelled as…
[Wreckage from airplane crash]
Photograph of wreckage from an airplane crash, San Antonio, Texas, December 11, 1918. The inscription notes that Lieutenant Bird was killed in the crash.Inscription on album page: "Fall Styles. San Antonio - Texas. 1918. Lts. Bird and Howe fell [illegible]. Brooks Field, Dec 11, 1918. Lieut. Bird was killed."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album…
[Wreckage from airplane crash]
Photograph of wreckage from an airplane crash, Brownsville, Texas, circa 1918. The inscription notes that Major Kirby and Lieutenant Quirk were killed in the crash.Inscription on album page: "Fall Styles. San Antonio - Texas. 1918. Maj. Kirby was killed in this crash with Lieut. Quirk at Brownsville, Texas."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album…
[Wreckage from airplane crash]
Photograph of wreckage from an airplane crash, San Antonio, Texas, circa 1918.Inscription on album page: "Fall Styles. San Antonio - Texas. 1918. The wreck of Rex. He took Pvt. Heinson for a joy ride."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album contains 38 black-and-white photographs documenting the military service of the Hyde brothers.
["Pop" Bryant at Brooks Field, Texas]
Photograph of serviceman "Pop" Bryant at Brooks Field, Texas, circa 1918-1919.Inscription on album page: "Brooks Field Wrecking Crew. 'Pop Bryant wrecked 'em."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album contains 38 black-and-white photographs documenting the military service of the Hyde brothers.
[Mac [Merluter?] at Brooks Field, Texas]
Photograph of serviceman Mac [Merluter?] at Brooks Field, Texas, circa 1918-1919.Inscription on album page: "Brooks Field Wrecking Crew. Mac [Merluter?] salvages 'em."Part of a photograph album from the J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection, 1918-1919. Album contains 38 black-and-white photographs documenting the military service of the Hyde brothers.
[National Guard servicemen arriving in McAllen, Texas]
Photographic postcard of servicemen of the 7th New York Infantry, National Guard, arriving in McAllen, Texas, July 2, 1916. Inscriptions on front: "July 2, the day we arrived. Train of 37 Pullmans. [Line pointing to soldier, possibly Marc Lagen]: Hi. [Line pointing to man on right]: Capt Cobel." Typed caption: "Arrival of 7th N.Y. Infantry - McAllen, Tex." Inscription on verso: "Arrival of 7th…
The Men Who Made Brooks Field [Booklet]
Booklet titled "The Men Who Made Brooks Field," published by the Maverick-Clarke Litho Company (San Antonia, Texas), circa 1918. The title page describes the booklet as "a pictorial history of America's Foremost Air Service United States Army Flying School." Lieutenant Jules Verne (J. V.) Hyde is mentioned in a section called the "Log" of Brooks Field. 72 pages.