Henry Howard Houston, II Papers
Mss.Ms.Coll.76.17
Subseries A. Correspondence | 1901, 1906, 1916-1918 | |||
The Correspondence sub-series consists mainly of Henry's correspondence with his parents, Samuel F. Houston and Charlotte Harding Houston, while Henry served in the armed forces. The second largest category of letters comes from letters to and from his friends. There are a few touching letters between Henry and his youngest half-sister, Eleanor Houston. Arrangement: These letters are generally arranged alphabetically by the last name of the sender. Under that sender's last name, the letters are arranged chronologically. Where the last name of the sender is unclear, the letter is arranged alphabetically by the sender's first name. | ||||
Allen, W..
Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1917 August 23 | 1 item(s) | ||
1917 August 23 | ||||
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Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1918 January 6 | 1 item(s) | ||
Letter from D. Andrews, Henry's friend, to Henry. Fraternity activities. | ||||
1918 January 6 | ||||
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Bandellini, F..
Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1917 October 17 | 1 item(s) | ||
1917 October 17 | ||||
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Bébé. Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1918 August 1 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Coan, Ray.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1917 May 7 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Cousin. Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Letter written in a child's handwriting. Initialed "HHW" at the end. | ||||
Houston, Charlotte Harding Shepherd, 1866-1940.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston II | 1916 October 15 | 2 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Charlotte Harding Shepherd, 1866-1940.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston II | 1918 April-August | 5 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letter to Mrs. Graham | 1918 March 19 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Letter to Charlotte Houston | 1910 October 18 | 1 item(s) | ||
Smith, Houston, Eleanor.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston II | Feb., 1917 - August 1918 | 3 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1915 June-July | 5 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1916 July-August | 5 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1916 October-November | 4 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1917 January-April | 11 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1917 May-October, November | 10 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Charlotte Houston | 1918 January-June | 9 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Undated Letter to Charlotte Houston | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
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Letters to Charlotte Houston | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Letters to Charlotte Houston | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Eleanor Houston | 1910 August 5, 1917 January 16 | 2 item(s) | ||
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Letter to Mrs. Henry Howard Houston, Grandmother | 1903 July 19 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Eugénie Iselin | 1917 July,1918 July | 7 item(s) | ||
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Letter to Harry Iselin | 1917 April 30 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Letter to Harry Iselin | 1918 June 8 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Letter to Samuel F. Houston | 1915, July 11 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Samuel F. Houston | 1916 June-October | 9 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Samuel F. Houston | 1917 January-March | 6 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Samuel F. Houston | 1917 April-September | 6 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Samuel F. Houston | 1918 February-July | 8 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letter to Santa Claus | 1901 November 25 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letter to unknown | 1916 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Telegram to unknown | 1917 August 13 | 1 item(s) | ||
Telegram sent from Paris, France. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard, 1895-1918.
Letters to Valentine Mitchell | Jan 10, 1917 - October 26, 1917, undated | |||
Undated Letter to Vava | ||||
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Letter from Ship | January 10 1917 | |||
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Letter from La Espagne | January 16 1917 | |||
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March 12 Letter to Vava | March 12 1917 | |||
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Letter to Valentine | March 13 | |||
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Letter to Valentine Mitchell | March 26 | |||
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Letter to Valentine | April 3 | |||
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Letter to Valentine | April 21 | |||
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Letter to Vava | May 14 | |||
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AFS in France, Letter to Vava | July 15 1917 | |||
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Letter to Vava, Summer | July 21 1917 | |||
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September Letter to Vava | September 21 1917 | |||
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October letter to Vava | October 26 1917 | |||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 January-February | 7 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 March-April | 6 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 May-June | 4 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 June-July | 3 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letters to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1918 July-August | 3 item(s) | ||
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Houston, Samuel Frederick, 1866-1952.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
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Iselin, Helene.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 July 13 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Nance. Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 May 23 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Peg. Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 June 30 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Pilger, Richard.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1913 June 9 | 1 item(s) | ||
Other Descriptive Information: Receipt for speeding ticket | ||||
Price, Jr., W.G., Major General.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1918 February 15 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Rex, Hilary.
Letter to unknown | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
Henry was most likely the recipient of this Christmas card, because this card came from the U.S. Flying Corps and Henry was part of aerial observation. | ||||
Thompson, Hank B..
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 November 11 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Trotter, Betty.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1918 July 29 | 1 item(s) | ||
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University of Pennsylvania.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1916 February 15 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Whitaker, Samuel.
Letter to Henry Howard Houston, II | 1917 May 11 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Subseries B. Military Communications | 1916-1918 | |||
The Military Communications sub-series mainly consists of official letters and telegrams to Henry from the War Department of the United States and the French military. They detail orders which transfer Henry to a different division or location, or promote Henry to a new position. Arrangement: These documents are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of an organization's name. For example, "W" for "War Department," and "F" for "French Military." | ||||
7th Division | 1917 September | 1 item(s) | ||
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28th Division | 1917 August- 1917 October, 1918 February-1918 April 10 | 11 item(s) | ||
Correspondence from the Pennsylvania National Guard Division, 28th from multiple creators. Includes fitness report signed off by General W. G. Price. | ||||
October 1 1917 | ||||
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53rd Artillery Brigade | 1918 April 26-1918 July 10 | 3 item(s) | ||
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American Ambulance Hospital in Paris | undated | 2 item(s) | ||
Commonwealth of PA, Adjutant- General's Office | 1917 July 3 | 1 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, 1914 | 1914 | 1 item(s) | ||
French Military Correspondence, 1917 Folder 1 of 5 | 1917 | 4 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, 1917 Folder 2 of 5 | 1917 | 7 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, 1917 Folder 3 of 5 | 1917 February 16-1917 July 25 | 2 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, 1917 Folder 4 of 5 | 1917 | 4 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, 1917 Folder 5 of 5 | 1917 | 5 item(s) | ||
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French Military Correspondence, undated Folder 1 of 2 | undated | 4 item(s) | ||
French Military Correspondence, undated Folder 2 of 2 | undated | 3 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II Travel Documents to France | 1917, undated | 8 item(s) | ||
Other Descriptive Information: Tickets and Pass | ||||
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National Guard, Pennsylvania | 1917 June 29 | 1 item(s) | ||
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National Security League Certificate | 1916 April 10 | 1 item(s) | ||
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Ordnance Department, USA | 1917 December 18 | 1 item(s) | ||
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United States War Department Correspondence | 1916 October 28, 1918 January 24, 1918 March 26, undated | 7 item(s) | ||
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Subseries C. Personal | 1906-1912, 1916-1917 | |||
The Personal sub-series consists of some of Henry's personal effects. These include his handwritten draft of a poem in iambic pentameter while he was in grade school, and its published form in the school newsletter. There are also his handwritten notes while he took lessons in artillery mechanics during his time in the service. In the back of this sub-series, there are folders labeled "Ephemera." These include invitations and programs to events in honor of the 28th Division, which Henry may likely have attended. Arrangement: This subseries is arranged alphabetically by the first letter of an organization's name. For example, "C" for "Chestnut Hill Academy," "U" for "University of Pennsylvania." | ||||
Battery "C", PA, Reception Program | 1916 | 1 item(s) | ||
Chestnut Hill Academy. The Wissahickon (Publication) | 1912 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. Chestnut Hill Academy Report Cards | 1906-1912 | 1 box 12 Folders | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. Immunization Certification | 1916 June 23 | 2 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. Invitation for a Ball | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. Poem "The Race" Hand Written | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. Receipt for Tailored Clothes | 1917 January 31 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard II. School Papers | undated | 4 folders | ||
Other Descriptive Information: School Papers of Dr. Robert Bridges, the Poetry of Hanefield, Lawrence Hope, Rudyard Kipling, Henry Newbert, Alfred Noyes, Robert Service, and Francis Thompson | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard II. United States Map | undated | 3 item(s) | ||
Colored with crayons | ||||
Menu in French of French Cuisine | [October] 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
University of Pennsylvania. Soccer Team, 1915 (News Clipping) | 1915 March | 2 item(s) | ||
University of Pennsylvania Tickets and Brochures | 1911-1917 | 12 item(s) | ||
Subseries D. Bound Volumes | 1917-1918, and undated | |||
This sub-series of bound volumes contains a number of personal notebooks and journals. The bulk of the materials are notes and journals from his time in artillery school. There is also a type-written transcript of some of Henry's journal entries as well as an unused booklet of postcards from France. Arrangement: The items in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically. | ||||
Abbaye, N.- D. d'Igny Postcards | undated | 1 folder | ||
Houston, Henry Howard Journal | 1914-1916; 1914-1915 | 1 item(s) | ||
This black leatherbound journal contains Henry's concise journal entries. The majority of the entries are between 1914-1915; only a few a recorded in 1916. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard Journal | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
This small red leatherbound journal contains lengthy entries by Henry during the time that he was stationed in France. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard Poems | 1914 | 1 item(s) | ||
This large red leatherbound journal contains a few of Henry's poems written in his own hand. A poem on a looseleaf sheet of paper is folded within the journal. Three photographs of Henry's grave is also enclosed in the journal. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard List of Card Recipients and Addresses | 1 item(s) | |||
In a small notebook, a list of card recipients and their addresses is recorded in Henry's own hand. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard Artillery Class Notes | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
This notebook contains copious notes on artillery machinery in Henry's own hand. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard Artillery and Mechanical Class Notes in France | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard Field Gunnery Class Notes Fort Sill, Oklahoma | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
Houston, Henry Howard Pocket Journal, Poetry Composition, and School Grades | undated | 1 folder | ||
Houston, Henry Howard Transcript of Journal | 1917 March | 1 item(s) | ||
Zeta Psi's Memorial Certificate in Honor of Henry Howard Houston, II | 1918 | 1 item(s) | ||
This memorial certificate, issued by Zeta Psi, honors members of the Zeta Psi fraternity who gave their lives during World War I. | ||||
Subseries E. Printed Materials | 1911-1962 | 1 item(s) | ||
This sub-series is a collection of printed materials covering a wide range of topics including information about the World War I and the Western Front, field artillery, the University of Pennsylvania, and newspaper clippings. Arrangement: This sub-series is arranged into boxes determined by subject matter. For example: those materials pertaining to France or the western front of World War I are included in the box labeled "France" and materials pertaining to Henry Howard Houston II as a student at the University of Pennsylvania are included in the box labeled "University of Pennslyvania. The contents of each box are organized alphabetically. | ||||
Subsubseries 1 - France | 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920 | |||
This subsub-series of Printed Materials consists of published works relating to France and the western front of World War I. | ||||
Armistice Glade and Monument | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
A small booklet about the monument for the armistice built in France. | ||||
La Bataille de Verdun: un Guide, un Panorama, une Histoire | 1919 | 1 item(s) | ||
Clermont-Ferrand, Michelin & co, c1919. Print. Book detailing the Battle of Verdun. Book is in French. Contains dried and pressed flowers from Verdun. Subject(s): Battlefields -- France -- Verdun | ||||
La Belgique et l'Allemagne | 1915 | 1 item(s) | ||
Informational book about Belgians and Germans, in French. Contains a handkerchief. Londres: Imprime par Harrison et Fils, 1915. Print. Geographic Name(s): Belgium Subject(s): World War I -- Germany | ||||
Carnival for Wounded | 1917 July 14 | 1 item(s) | ||
Pamphlet detailing the events of a carnival/festival put on for the wounded. Pamphlet is in French. | ||||
American Field Service.
Extracts from the History of the American field service in France, "Friends of France," 1914-1917 | 1920 | 1 item(s) | ||
Small booklet of extracts from the History of the American Field Service in France. Boston and New York, Houghton Mifflin company, 1920. | ||||
Nelson Doubleday Complete War Map of Western Europe | 1918 | 1 item(s) | ||
This is a printed, foldable pocket map of western Europe during World War I. | ||||
Rand Mcnally War Map of the French Front | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
This is a published, folded pocket map of the French front during World War I. It shows the battle lines of 1914 and 1918. | ||||
Rheims and the battle for its possession | 1919 | 1 item(s) | ||
Published book detailing the battle of Rheims. Contains dried and pressed flowers from Rheims. Clermont-Ferrand, Michelin & co, c1920. Print. Subject(s): Battlefields -- France -- Rheims | ||||
Subsubseries 2 - Miscellaneous | 1911, 1914-1918 | |||
This subsub-series of Printed Materials consists of miscellaneous printed works either owned by or pertaining to Henry Howard Houston II. There are several religious texts (hymnals, prayer books, etc) along with a book he received as a gift, a newspaper, and two editions of a local Philadelphia newsletter. | ||||
Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason.
The Prize of Life | 1914 | 1 item(s) | ||
Small book that was given to Henry Howard Houston II by his Aunt Martha. Boston, New York [etc.] The Pilgrim press [c1914] Print. | ||||
In Honour: An Elegy by a Father | 1915 | 1 item(s) | ||
Small booklet dedicated to a soldier who died at the battle of Ypres in 1915. Markings in the margins. London: Constable and Company LTD., 1915. Print. | ||||
Newsletter - The Wissahickon | 1912-1918 | 1 item(s) | ||
Two editions of "The Wissahickon" newsletter from April 1912 and November 1918. | ||||
Prayer Book and Hymnal | 1911 March 12 | 1 item(s) | ||
Small pocket sized prayer book and hymnal given to Henry Howard Houston II for his confirmation on March 12, 1911. | ||||
Prayer Book for Soldiers and Sailors | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
Prayer book given to Henry Howard Houston II by his sister Eleanor. Philadelphia: Bishop White Prayer Book Society, 1917. | ||||
Prayer Book - Intercessions for the Church: War Edition | 1914-1918 | 1 item(s) | ||
Prayer book. Containts a small picture and prayer insert. | ||||
Prayer book | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
very small prayer pamphlet. | ||||
New York Times | 1916 January 11 | 1 item(s) | ||
This is a folded edition of the New York Times newspaper dated January 11, 1916. Physical & technical details: This document is folded and fragile. It is flagged in the box and should be looked at by the Conservation Department. | ||||
Subsubseries 3 - US Military | 1911, 1916, 1917, 1939, undated | |||
This subsub-series of Printed Materials contains documents and texts pertaining to the United States military, specifically Henry Howard Houston II's unit, the 28th division of the 53rd Field Artillery Brigade. | ||||
United States. War Department.
General Orders No. 32 | 1916 July 28 | 1 item(s) | ||
Pamphlet containing the War Department's general orders no. 32. | ||||
Instruction Pamphlet for Gunner's Examination in the Field Artillery, Service Schools Bulletin No. 6 | undated | 1 item(s) | ||
Brooklyn: Second FIeld Artillery, N.G.N.Y. | ||||
Official History of the Militia and the National Guard of the State of Pennsylvania | 1939 | 1 item(s) | ||
20th Anniversary Edition booklet special issue dedicated to Major General WM. G. Price, Jr and the 28th Division. Bookmark on page commemorating Henry Howard Houston II. Compiled and Published by Colonel Charles J. Hendler. Philadelphia, PA. December 1939. | ||||
Price, William Gray. Activities and Citations of the 53rd Field Artillery Brigade 28th Division United States Army: World War, 1914-1918 | 1919 | 1 item(s) | ||
Pamphlet describing the activities and citations of the 53rd Field Artillery Brigade. Chester, PA: Press of Chester Times, 1919. Print. | ||||
The Service and its Insignia | 1917 | 1 item(s) | ||
Philadelphia: Bailey, Banks & Biddle Company. 1917. A small pamphlet detailing the various signs, symbols, and insignia of the United States Armed Forces. | ||||
United States. War Department.
Drill regulations for Field Artillery | 1911 | 1 item(s) | ||
Henry Howard Houston II's copy of drill regulations for horse and light field artillery in the United States Army. Washington, Govt. Print. Off., 1911. | ||||
Subsubseries 4 - University of Pennsylvania | 1916-1918 | |||
This subsub-series of Printed Materials contains published works relating to the University of Pennsylvania and the Zeta Psi fraternity, of which Henry Howard Houston II was a member. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
160th Commencement pamphlet | 1916 June 21 | 1 item(s) | ||
Brochure for the 160th commencement ceremony. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania. General Alumni Society.
Alumni Register | June 1917 & November 1918 | 1 item(s) | ||
Two editions of the monthly alumni register published by the General Alumni Society. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Gazette | 1924 December 19 | 1 item(s) | ||
This edition of the PA Gazette has an article on page 252 about the Houston Cup given to the UPenn soccer team in memory of Henry Howard Houston II who was a member of the team while a student at the University of Pennsylvania. Published by the University of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Fraternity House Photographs | unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
Interior and exterior photographs of the Zeta Psi fraternity house at the intersection of 33rd and Walnut streets in Philadelphia, PA. | ||||
Zeta Psi Fraternity. Sigma Chapter.
Sigma Zetes doing their bit | 1917 November 1 | 1 item(s) | ||
Broadside from Sigma chapter of Zeta Psi fraternity at University of Pennsylvania with list of fraternity alumni in service during the war. Henry Howard Houston II is listed approximately 1/3 of the way down the right hand column. | ||||
Zeta Psi Fraternity. Sigma Chapter.
The Circle of Zeta Psi | 1918 November | 1 item(s) | ||
National newsletter for Zeta Psi fraternity. Article of Henry Howard Houston II and his death on pages 57-58. | ||||
Subsubseries 5 - Newspaper Clippings | 1917-1936, 1962 | |||
This subsub-series of Printed Materials is comprised of newspaper clippings, many of which are related to Henry Howard Houston II's death, the anniversary of his death, or the role of artillery during World War I. Because these materials are oversize, they are located in an oversize box separate from the other Printed Materials. | ||||
From Sam Houston to Henry Howard Houston II | July 1918 and unknown | 1 item(s) | ||
One pouch contains newspaper clippings that were loosely mixed in with some correspondence between Sam and Henry Houston. All of them pertain to the war. | ||||
Sky Spies | September 28, 1962 | 1 item(s) | ||
A brief newspaper article about artillery spotters in balloons during World War I. | ||||
Miscellaneous Newspapers | 1918-1936 | 1 item(s) | ||
Three large folders of newspapers, newsletters,and pamphlets spanning the years 1918 to 1936.Includes a large full page article about Henry Howard Houston II from the Germantown Independent Gazette Aug 18, 1921. | ||||
Subseries F. Graphics | 1914-1918, unknown | |||
The Graphics sub-series consistes of large, mid-size, and small photographs. Most of these photographs capture Henry's surroundings during the time he served in the armed forces. Therefore, a large portion depict France during World War I, and some may depict his surroundings during his training period (Fort Sill, Oklahoma; the Texas-Mexico border). They show the everyday life of a World War I soldier and, from the stark images of bombed out buildings, the ravages of war itself. Arrangement: For each photo or group of photos, we made an educated estimate of the most prominent location or person depicted in the photo. We then arranged the photos alphabetically based on the first letter of that prominent noun. For example, "B" for "Bombed Building," "H" for "Henry Howard Houston, II," and "F" for "France." Where the location was unknown and there was no date, those photos were categorized under "U" for "Undated." | ||||
Arc de Triomphe, Print | 1919 | |||
Aerial Photograph, French Regions | ||||
Bombed Building, before and after | undated | |||
Cathedrale de Reims, Print | undated | |||
Cathedrale de St.-Jean - La Somme, France - Print | undated | |||
Enumerated Description of Photographs | undated | |||
It is unclear to which photographs this list corresponds. However, the photos would be from Henry's time in the armed service. | ||||
France, small photographs | 1916, undated | |||
France, small photographs | 1918, undated | |||
France, mid and small-sized photographs | 1917-1918, undated | |||
French Battlescene Postcards, unsent | 1914-1921, undated | |||
French Battlefield Photos | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder I | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder 2 | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder 3 | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder 4 | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder 5 | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Ambulance Trucks, Folder 6 | 1917-1918 | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II - Boat to France | undated | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II and Brother, Childhood | undated | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II, Childhood Album | unknown | |||
This large leather album chronicles Henry's childhood and teenage years with many photographs. It is oversize. Arrangement: Original order was preserved in this album. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard II - Mexico | undated | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II - Military Portraits, Oversize | ||||
This oversize blue box contains a negative print press from which Henry's image was imprinted, two military portraits of Henry, a small leather album of Henry while he was in the service, and oversize photos of Henry in the army and at Penn. | ||||
Houston, Henry Howard II - Portrait Photographs | undated | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II - Postcards - Friends | undated | |||
Houston, Henry Howard II - S.S.U. #12 - Group Photo | 1917 January | |||
Maison de Jeanne d'Arc - Domzeny - France, Print | undated | |||
Marais sur le front americain, Print | undated | |||
"Pour Madame Houston" Postcards | undated | |||
Small Photos and Accompanying Enumerated Descriptive List | ||||
The list in Henry's handwriting has numbers paired with descriptions that correspond to the numbers on the back of each photo. | ||||
Unknown Persons and Buildings | undated | |||
On the back of each photo are numbers that may correspond to the numbers and descriptions in the "Enumerated Description of Photographs" list. | ||||
Unknown Persons and Building | undated | |||
On the back of each photo are numbers that may correspond to the numbers and descriptions in the "Enumerated Description of Photographs" list. | ||||
Unknown Persons and Building | undated | |||
On the back of each photo are numbers that may correspond to the numbers and descriptions in the "Enumerated Description of Photographs" list. | ||||
Subseries G. Maps | 1914-1918 | |||
These Maps are located in the Oversize section of the collection. The Maps sub-series consists of very large maps of western Europe, France, and specific French regions. A couple maps have Henry's name written on the back in pencil. Arrangement: The Maps are not arranged in alphabetical order, but in accordance with the size of each map with a view to protect and preserve the material. A Rand McNally map of the western front battle lines of 1914 and 1918 is located in Subseries D - Bound Volumes, due to its smaller physical size. | ||||
Maps of France - Oversized folder | 1914-1918 | |||
One oversized folder contains: -One small map of the area surrounding Ypres that shows the approximate lines of advance for the Battle of Ypres. Dated November 6, 1917 - April 29, 1918. -One large map of Reims and the surrounding area in great detail. -One large map of Meaux(?), France. "Meaux" is written in pencil on the back. -One large map of Soissons. "H H Houston" written in pencil on the back. -One large map of the Region Laon-Soissons. "H H Houston" written in pencil on the back. Subject(s): World War I -- France; Maps; World War, 1914-1918 | ||||
Subseries H. Realia | ||||
The Realia sub-series consists of large to small cultural artifacts. Of significance are (a) ambulance armbands in white with a red cross which Henry, as an ambulance driver, may have worn; and (b) a "US Army" sewn lapel which Henry may have worn. Arrangement: The Realia were arranged with three goals in mind: (a) to keep artifacts which accompanied each other together; (b) to keep objects of like size together; and (c) to protect fragile items. | ||||
Realia Box 1 - Keys, Lock, Bullet, Metal Pellet | ||||
-Three small metal keys -One large iron key -One small lock -One large bullet -One small metal pellet/ball | ||||
Realia Box 2 - Linen handkerchief and oil painting on wood | ||||
-One small white linen handkerchief with blue letter "P" and red letters "A" and "F" embroidered on it. -An oil painting of a cemetery on a piece of wood. | ||||
Realia Box 3 - Flag and Handkerchief | ||||
-One large white linen handkerchief with "Henry Houston" embroidered on it. date 1899. -One large red linen flag with a white five point star sewn into the center. | ||||
Realia Box 4 - Decorative Asian Handkerchief, Pocket Square Purse, Bowtie, Ambulance Armband, Armband with Numbers and Red Cord. | ||||
-One purse made of a fragile purple cloth with flags (USA, Romania, France, Japan, Belgium). -One decorative handkerchief with asian theme. -Armband with numbers "87" and a red cord. -Ambulance armband (red cross on white background) -Various striped, colored ribbons | ||||
Realia Box 5 - War Related Realia | ||||
- One large black leather wallet, with the yellow inscription "H. H. Houston, Philadelphia" inscribed - One thermometer encased in a blue box - Two shells welded together as a curiousity - A box which had contained Philadelphia soil. An inscription states that this soil had been placed on Henry's grave in Suresnes, France. - One small beaded ring which depicts the ambulance cross (white, with a red cross in the center). | ||||
Realia Box 6 - Miscellaneous realia | ||||
-Two felt bicentennial armbands with years 1740 and 1940 -Ticket stub for transportation between El Paso and Tobin, Texas -Unknown containter lid with condolences for Henry Howard Houston II's death -Henry Howard Houston II's money: 4x $1 silver bank notes from 1899 and 1x 1904 gold $5 coin. -A toy airplane made from a bullet -Dried Flowers removed from bottom of larger storage box that came with accession of manuscript collection. -One Unites States Army Badge -One cloth ambulance armband -One fabric cord -One pencil sharpened by Henry Howard Houston II |