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Receiving Area, Camp Pike
World War I Arkansas
Photograph of the receiving area at Camp Pike.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Family, 1918
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Family, 1918
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Harrell Burke in England to his family in Arkansas.
Airing Out, Camp Pike, Ark.
World War I Arkansas
Postcard titled "AIRING OUT, CAMP PIKE, ARK." of beds and military gear sitting outside with soldiers and barracks in the background at Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas, ca. 1918. The back of the postcard lists the producer of the card as "C.T. American Art."
Company "M" Third Battalion, Infantry Replacement And Training Troops, Thanksgiving Dinner Program
Company "M" Third Battalion, Infantry Replacement And Training Troops, Thanksgiving Dinner Program
World War I Arkansas
Program for Company "M" Third Battalion, Infantry Replacement and Training Troops, Thanksgiving Dinner, November 28, 1918, Camp Pike, Arkansas. The program includes a menu and list of officers in Company M. Program from the Louis Edward Anderson Papers.
Camp Pike, Ark., Oct. 30th, 1918, 8th Co. 4th Bn. [Battalion], Central Oficers [Officers] Training School
World War I Arkansas
Panoramic photograph titled "Camp Pike, Ark., Oct. 30th, 1918, 8th Co. 4th Bn. [Battalion], Central Oficers [Officers] Training School" of a group of soldiers with their hats off holding their rifles at Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas. One of the buildings in the background has a sign on it with the number "23." The photographer was "Ewing, Inc., Official Photographers. Camp Pike, Ark." Inscriptions along the bottom of the photograph read: "Camp Pike, Ark. Oct. 30th, 1918" 8th Co. 4th Bn. Central Oficers (sic) Training School #183 2 Ewing Inc. Official Photographers Camp Pike, Ark."
4th Co. Officers Training School, Camp-Pike, Ark. August 1918.
4th Co. Officers Training School, Camp-Pike, Ark. August 1918.
World War I Arkansas
Panoramic photograph titled "4th Co. Officers Training School, Camp-Pike, ARK. August 1918." of a group of soldiers with their rifles at Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas. In the background of the photograph are buildings, automobiles, a horse-drawn wagon, clothes handing on clotheslines, a boy on a bicycle, and soldiers. The photographer is "Ewing, Inc., Official Photographers, Camp Pike, Ark." Inscriptions along the bottom of the photograph read: "Ewing, Inc. Official Photographers Camp Pike 4th Co. Officers Training School Camp-Pike, ARK. August 1918."
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 June 27
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 June 27
World War I Arkansas
On June 27, 1918, Benjamin Franklin Clark wrote to his sweetheart Flora Hamilton of Enders, Arkansas. He described his life as a soldier during World War I at Camp Pike, near Little Rock, Arkansas. Some of the topics he discusses in the letter include visiting Vilonia to attend the S.S. Convention, receiving mail, planning a trip home to Enders, a thousand newly drafted soldiers arriving at Camp Pike, baked goods and jelly given to him, attending a baseball game in Little Rock between Little Rock and Nashville, going to the Majestic Theater in Little Rock, and Flora working with the …
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 May 12
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 May 12
World War I Arkansas
On May 12, 1918, Benjamin Franklin Clark wrote to his sweetheart Flora Hamilton of Enders, Arkansas. He described his life as a soldier during World War I at Camp Pike, near Little Rock, Arkansas. Some of the topics he discusses in the letter include inspections, dry dusty weather, going to Levy, Arkansas, writing letters for Mother's day, and services at the Y.M.C.A.
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 May 6
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 May 6
World War I Arkansas
On May 6, 1918, Benjamin Franklin Clark wrote to his sweetheart Flora Hamilton of Enders, Arkansas. He described his first few months after joining the service during World War I at Camp Pike, near Little Rock, Arkansas. Some of the topics he discusses in the letter include vaccinations, working in the kitchen - "Kitchen Police," the soldiers' schedule at Camp Pike, entertainment, the Y.M.C.A. building, his students in Vilonia, his friends back home, friends from Arkansas State Normal School in Conway (now University of Central Arkansas), the food, swearing, and gambling. He discusses President Wilson's daughter, Margaret, singing at the …
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 April 24
Letter From Benjamin Franklin Clark To Flora Hamilton, 1918 April 24
World War I Arkansas
On April 24, 1918, Benjamin Franklin Clark wrote to his sweetheart, Flora Hamilton of Enders, Arkansas. He described his first few days after joining the service during World War I at Camp Pike, near Little Rock, Arkansas. Some of the topics he discusses in the letter include arriving, medical examination, vaccinations, the barracks, receiving his first uniform, the food, swearing, and gambling. He also talked about missing his students at the school, where he taught in Vilonia, Arkansas.
Governor Charles H. Brough's Permanent Pass To The Headquarters 87th Division
Governor Charles H. Brough's Permanent Pass To The Headquarters 87th Division
World War I Arkansas
A single-page permanent pass to the headquarters of the 87th Division, Camp Pike, Arkansas, issued on April 4, 1918 to Governor Charles H. Brough. The pass is signed by W.H. Dukes, Adjutant General, Acting Division Adjutant. In the lower right corner there is a notation written in pencil that appears to read "O.K. G.G.R." The pass is from the Charles H. Brough Collection. Charles Hillman Brough (1876-1935) was governor of Arkansas from 1917-1921.
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Camp Pike Branch
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Camp Pike Branch
World War I Arkansas
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, …
Nine Miniature Photographs Of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, Circa 1917
Nine Miniature Photographs Of Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, Circa 1917
World War I Arkansas
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
Camp Pike. Little Rock [Under Construction, Circa 1917]
Camp Pike. Little Rock [Under Construction, Circa 1917]
World War I Arkansas
Postcard titled "Camp Pike Camp Pike. Little Rock." shows a building under construction at Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas, ca. 1917. In the image workers place beams along a roof line, place siding on buildings, construct a water tower, and carry material by horse drawn wagons. There is no indication of the photographer or producer of the postcard on the front or back. Printing on the back of the postcard reads: "Post Card Place Stamp Here ANO Correspondence Here Name Here"
Broadside, To Camp Pike Workers
Broadside, To Camp Pike Workers
World War I Arkansas
This is a broadside telling the workers constructing Camp Pike that the work they were doing was equally as important as the fighting the soldiers were doing.
Scene From Camp Pike
World War I Arkansas
Black and white photograph showing trhee soldiers walking at Camp Pike.
View Of Camp Pike
World War I Arkansas
Black and white photograph of a view of Camp Pike during World War I.
View Of Camp Pike
World War I Arkansas
Photograph of a view of Camp Pike during World War I.
Letter, Harrel Burke To His Family, 1917 December 18
Letter, Harrel Burke To His Family, 1917 December 18
World War I Arkansas
Letter from J. Harrell Burke at Jefferson Barracks in Lemay, Missouri to his family in Arkansas.
Camp Pike - Little Rock, Ar. - Nov. 25th, 1917
Camp Pike - Little Rock, Ar. - Nov. 25th, 1917
World War I Arkansas
Panoramic photograph titled "Camp Pike - Little Rock, AR. - Nov. 25th, 1917" of Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 1917. The birds-eye-view photograph shows barracks, mule sheds, horse sheds, a drill field, a railroad line with boxcars from Iron Mountain Railroad, Sewer Department building, a shack with an "Employment Apply Here" sign, soldiers walking, soldiers in automobiles, and various other buildings. An inscription on image identifies the photographer as "Linton Prints #4" in lower right lower corner. Linton is probably the photography studio of Edgar A. Linton Photo Co., which is listed in the Little Rock City Directory in 1919 …
Dedication Exercises Of The Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, Camp Pike
Dedication Exercises Of The Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, Camp Pike
World War I Arkansas
Program for the Dedication Exercises of the Y.M.C.A. [Young Men's Christian Association] Auditorium at Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas, on October 14, 1917. Program from the Charles H. Brough Collection. Charles Hillman Brough (1876-1935) was governor of Arkansas from 1917-1921.
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 October 10
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 October 10
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Bunny Hunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 September 28
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Bunny Hunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 September 28
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Bunny Hunch."
Eugene H. Garland Letter To His Sister, Ollie Garland
Eugene H. Garland Letter To His Sister, Ollie Garland
World War I Arkansas
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 …
Draft Induction Notice For Simon Turner Garland Of Alum, Ark.
Draft Induction Notice For Simon Turner Garland Of Alum, Ark.
World War I Arkansas
This postcard Draft Induction Notice ordered Simon Turner Garland of Alum, Ark., to report for military duty to the War Department Local Board for Saline Co. in Benton, Arkansas, on October 2, 1917. A postmark on the card reads Benton, Ark., Sept. 27, 11 a.m, 1917. The postcard instructs Simon Tuner Garland that he will be transported to the Army mobilization camp at Camp Pike, Arkansas and specifies what he should bring with him.
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 August 21
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 August 21
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
Cantonment Site 12th Division [Map]
Cantonment Site 12th Division [Map]
World War I Arkansas
Blueprint map titled "CANTONMENT SITE 12TH DIVISION, Prepared under direction of Major Robert S. Thomas, C.E., by detachment of students, Citizen's Training Camp sketches and other sources. June 1917" of Camp Pike, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Cam Pike was sometimes referred to as the 12th National Army Cantonment. The map shows topographic contours, vegetation, cultivation, residences and property owners. The lower part of the map is missing.