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[Funeral Program for Evelyn Webb Howard, April 2, 2022]

Description: Funeral program for Evelyn Webb Howard, born August 2, 1938 and died March 17, 2022. The funeral was held April 2, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery officiated by Fermis Howard, III. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried in Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.
Date: 2022
Creator: Rodgers, Clifton D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Funeral Program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, September 12, 2020]

Description: Funeral program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, born August 17, 1926 and died September 6, 2020. The funeral was held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the cemetery, officiated by Kelvin Williams. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.
Date: September 12, 2020
Creator: Rodgers, Clifton D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Avenue Image on Plate]

Description: White china plate with a blue image printed in the center of a main street lined with buildings, labeled "Austin Avenue and City Hall, Waco, Texas." The outer edge of the plate has decorative scallops edged in blue and there are images of colored flowers around the center image: blue flowers at the top, left, purple flowers at the lower left, and yellow flowers at right.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wheelock
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Location: 31.555952 -97.132757
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Blue Jug #467]

Description: Sky-blue pottery jug that has a long neck and elongated handle, with a cork sealing the top. There is also a small hole above the handle possibly to help liquid flow better. Blue lettering stamped on the side says, "Hicks Rubber Co., Inc. Waco, Texas 467."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hicks Rubber Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Metal Coin Bank]

Description: Personal bank made of metal with a speckled green exterior and a plate on the front that says "Central National Bank, Waco, Texas." The front part is sloped and has four coin slots of difference sizes labeled (left-right): 25¢, Conscience Fund, 5¢, 10¢ Daily. There are panes below the slots; the left one is blank, but the right slots display the numbers "2" and "5." There is a lock on the bottom where the coins can be removed.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Miniature Stein]

Description: Miniature ceramic drinking stein in an orange marbled pattern, with a hinged, connected metal lid. A small tag attached to the stein says, "German Exhibit Cotton Palace Waco 1912."
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Cotton Palace
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Rectangular Plate with Auditorium Image]

Description: Small rectangular ashtray or shallow plate with a colored illustration of a large building on the inside, labeled "Auditorium, Waco, Texas." The building appears to be Spanish-style architecture with square towers and red-tile roofs, as well as a large arched roof behind; flags are flying from various towers. The dish also has a decorative, scalloped edging that is white with some gilding.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wheelock
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[State House Coffee Pot]

Description: Metal coffee pot with a large handle at right, spout at left, and a hinged lid with a knob at the top. The text "State House" is engraved in cursive across the front. Stamped on bottom: "Quadruple Plate, New York. 1854. 1 Pt."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[White Jug #1176]

Description: Mottled white pottery jug that has a medium-long neck and an elongated handle. At the top of the handle is a opening probably to help fluid flow better. Blue lettering stamped on the side says, "Hicks Rubber Co., Inc. Waco, Texas 1176."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hicks Rubber Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Newspaper Satchel]

Description: Rectangular burlap bag with a handle printed across the front with "Waco News-Tribune Times Herald." Several folded miniature newspapers in plastic covers are arranged inside the satchel.
Date: 1950/1960~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

["Gone for the Wind" Ticket Stubs from the Orpheum Theatre]

Description: Ticket stubs for a Friday night showing of "Gone with the Wind" on February 16, 1940, the second night of its roadshow arrival at the Orpheum Theatre in Waco, Texas. The tickets are for "Mr. Wm. Hutto" in seats Q1-2, center. The tickets, $1.20 each, are pink and include mention of an orchestra.
Date: February 16, 1940
Creator: Orpheum Theatre
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 31.555852 -97.133099
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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