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- [Ward Plaza Apartments, Marshall]
- Ward Plaza Apartments in Marshall, Texas is located at 1603 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The street is shown in the foreground.
- [Washington Hotel Card]
- Business card for "The Washington Hotel, City Road Chester" with the name in the center and an illustration of a cat above the name, a description of the location in the top corners, amenities listed below the name, and other information at the bottom (proprietor's name not legible). There is a hand-drawn map of Chester city on the back with pictorial representations of various tourist spots.
- [Watching a Building Burn, Harrison County]
- Flames and smoke appear to be coming from this building in Harrison County. A group of persons, including a woman and five men, are watching.
- [Water Barrel and Pump]
- A large wooden water barrel set on high posts receives water via a pump mechanism below it. A pump house is built around the well. To the left is a utility building which appears to have pipes going to the barrel. The time and place of this water utility are unknown.
- Weir, Administration Bilding, Post Card
- Photograph of Weir in a post card.
- Weir, Administrative Building of Schreiner Institute
- Photograph of Weir, administrative building of Schreiner Institute.
- [Weir's Country Store]
- Postcard of a man sitting at the counter of Weir's Country Store and post office in Dallas, Texas.
- [Weisman-Hirsch-Beil House, Marshall]
- The Weisman-Hirsch-Beil house is located at 313 South Washington Street in Marshall. Completed in 1901 by Joe and Lena Weisman to replace an earlier house that burned, the twelve-room Victorian plan is by architect C. G. Lancaster. Daughter Valrie Weisman married Joseph N. Hirsch and eventually inherited the property. Joe Hirsch died in 1966, and the house was maintained by a caretaker until it was bought by Dr. Greg and Gail Beil in 1972. The Beils continue to do restoration and maintenance on their home, as well as sharing it with Marshall in various events. The Weisman-Hirsch families are notable in East Texas history for longtime ownership of the Weisman Department Store, which at one time was the largest department store between Dallas and the Mississippi River. These families also contributed to local philanthropies, to civic affairs, and to the Jewish community. Dr. Beil is professor at East Texas Baptist University. Gail Beil is a writer/journalist, historian and participant in local restoration issues.
- [Weisner Home, Harrison County]
- The U. R. Weisner home is located in rural Leigh, northeast of Marshall in Harrison County. Mr. Weisner was a leader and property owner who contributed to the community good. He also gathered local African-American history which has been preserved.
- [Welcome to Elkdom Arch]
- Postcard of an arch reading "Welcome to Elkdom", looking east on Main Street in Dallas, Texas. Buildings are visible in the background.
- [Welcoming Bill Moyers]
- Journalist Bill Moyers returns to Marshall, his home town, to speak to a gathering about the value of libraries. He is greeted by Pat Bolger of the Marshall News Messenger newspaper as he steps to the podium. A television cameraman is at right. A group of unidentified persons waits to hear Moyers speak. The place is the Gold auditorium at Marshall Public Library. The date is unknown.
- [N. Wellington at W. Austin, Marshall]
- This scene of downtown Marshall shows the intersection of N. Wellington Street and W. Austin Street, with businesses along N. Franklin Street in the distance. The businesses from left to right would have included Natural Gas Pipeline of America, Commonwealth Life Insurance Co., American General Life Insurance Co., Public Barber Shop, and Public Cafe-Hurd Taxi Co. The white frame house in the left distance is the historically-recognized Arnot House. The multi-story building at the extreme left edge of the picture is the Harrison County Courthouse, built in 1964.
- [N. Wellington Street, Marshall]
- Street scene in Marshall, Texas shows Hurd's Taxi Service, a long-time business, and Birmingham Department Store in the 200 block of N. Wellington Street.
- [N. Wellington Street, Marshall]
- A view of the 200 block of N. Wellington St. in Marshall, Texas, where Hurd's Taxi and Birmingham's Department Store were located from 1975-1999. Hurd's Taxi is still in business.
- [N. Wellington Street Marshall]
- The 200 block of N. Wellington Street, Marshall, Texas, included two taxi services during the period 1975-1982. They were Hurd's Taxi at #203 and Safeway Taxi at #205 N. Wellington. Hurd's Taxi is still in existence.
- [N. Wellington Street, Marshall]
- Hurd's Taxi has been a part of Marshall commerce since 1975. At the time of this picture, it was located at 203 N. Wellington Street, Marshall.
- [West End Pentecostal Church in Marshall]
- West End Pentecostal Church in Marshall is located at 506 West End Blvd. The congregation has traditional African-American roots. Its history is unknown.
- [West Side Church of Christ in Marshall]
- West Side Church of Christ is located on Hynson Springs Rd. in Marshall. It is an African-American congregation. Its history is unknown.
- [Western Union Telegram to Soloman Falls]
- A telegram sent from Washington D.C. to Mr. Soloman Falls, to inform him of his son Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Fall's death in France on November 6th. The telegram features the words Western Union Telegram along with the company's logo of the globe surrounded by the words "Western Union" at the top center, with standard telegram form information to either side (i.e. blanks available to complete with sender and receiver information). None of the blank spaces have been completed. Below this writing, the message reads: "No 3, CK 24 Government, Washington, D.C. 514 PM 5th" -- "Mr. Soloman Falls Roxton, Texas" -- "Deeply regret to inform you that Corporal Jett Falls Inf is officially reported as killed in Action November Sixth" -- "Harris the Adjt. -- 8.48 PM"
- [White Jug #1176]
- 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."
- [Will Smith with Walter, Charlie, and Bruce Falls]
- A photograph of 13 individuals. Only those kneeling in the front row are identified (from left to right) as Will Smith, Walter Falls, Charlie Falls, and Bruce Falls. Each of the men is wearing a white shirt with black pants. This photograph may have been produced at the Falls family reunion. The individuals named are relatives of Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls.
- [William M. Reed, Marshall Educator]
- Mr. William M. Reed was Assistant Coach and Teacher of Physical Education. The photograph is probably from a Pemberton High School yearbook, possibly from 1950-53 or 1964. No further information is available.
- [Willie Willeford]
- Military portrait of Will Willeford. The back of the photograph identifies Will as Uncle Bill's son.
- [Windmills and Courthouse]
- Photograph of the Paducah courthouse with a blue x on the right side of the image. The back of the photograph reads, "x marks windmilling about 1912 or 13."
- [Woman and Child on a Log at the Beach]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman and child sitting on a log in front of a beach. The woman is wearing a light, short-sleeved dress with a dark hat and she is carrying a striped parasol. The child is wearing a collared romper with knee-high socks, a hat, and round glasses. The water is visible behind them, though they are some distance away from it.
- [A Woman and Children Sitting on Front Steps]
- Copy negative of a middle-aged woman sitting on the front steps of a house with four young children situated around her.
- [Woman and Children Standing]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in a hat with a large brim standing next to several unidentified children on a street. The children (left) are all dressed in collared shirts with matching shorts. One child (center left) holds a large stick. Another child (center right) peers between another child and the woman from a tricycle. The woman is wearing a knee-length dress that is cinched at the waist. The street is lined with two-story buildings. A hill looms in the background.
- [Woman and Man Posing by a Bouquet]
- Photograph of a woman and a man in formal dress posing by a bouquet of flowers. The man (left) is sitting in a chair and wearing a light-colored suit with a dark striped tie. The woman (right) is standing behind him with her hand on his shoulder and wearing a light-colored dress with large, fluffy sleeves and a dark half-apron. There are several photographs decorating the wall behind them, along with a pair of tiny clogs.
- [Woman and Man Posing by Cannons]
- Photograph of a man and a woman posing near cannons front of a stone wall that overlooks a large body of water. The woman is sitting on a low stone wall and wearing a large pillbox hat and a light-colored knee-length dress with white heels. The man is standing and wearing a light-colored button-down shirt with matching pants and a captain's hat. In the distance, there is a boat on the water.
- [Woman Holding an Infant #1]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting with an infant in her lap. The woman is wearing a light-colored collared garment and she is looking down at the infant and smiling. The infant is dressed in a long white gown and is staring upward and to their left. The background is dark, but the faint outlines of a curtain and a lampshade are visible behind them.
- [Woman Holding an Infant #2]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting with an infant in her lap. The woman is wearing a light-colored collared garment and she is looking down at the infant and smiling. The infant is dressed in a long white gown and is staring upward and to their left. The background is obscured by darkness.
- [Woman Holding an Infant on a Porch #1]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a chair in front of a curved porch railing holding an infant in a long, white gown. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a long, dark skirt. Two of the porch's columns frame the picture on both sides. Another house and a tree are visible in the background.
- [Woman Holding an Infant on a Porch #2]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a chair in front of a curved porch railing holding an infant in a long, white gown. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a long, dark skirt. Another house and a tree are visible in the background.
- [Woman in a Coat Poses by the Water]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in a knit hat, goggles, gloves, and a heavy winter coat standing on the edge of a body of water. A bag is slung over her shoulder and she is smiling at the camera. Though she stands before a body of water, land can be seen on the horizon.
- [Woman in a Hat Stands in a Field]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in a hat decorated with feathers, flowers, and lace standing in a field. The woman is wearing a light-colored top with pinstripes paired with a long, dark skirt with a tightly cinched waist. Behind her, several tents are visible in the distance.
- [Woman in a Swimsuit on a Beach]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in an early 20th century swimsuit, cap, and stockings standing on a rocky beach squinting and smiling at the camera. The swimsuit is dark-colored with thin white stripes around the collar. It is cinched at the waist and falls just above her knees which are covered by dark stockings. Another woman in a swimsuit stands mostly out of frame on the left side. A seawall takes up most of the background, though the tops of buildings are visible above it.
- [Woman in Marshall]
- An unidentified woman from Marshall stands in a curtained doorway. She wears a heavily printed or decorated gown. Her hair is a period style and she wears gold-rimmed glasses. Behind her is a paneled wall and a wicker object.
- Woman in white gown
- Unidentified woman in a white dress. There is a bow in her hair, and a photo cameo on her neckline with an image of a man. There is a locket around her neck, and she is holding flowers.
- [Woman Milking a Cow]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman milking a cow in a field and smiling at something to the left of the camera. The woman is wearing a floral-patterned dress and sitting on a small stool. She is using a metal bucket to collect the milk. A watermelon lies broken open on the ground next to her.
- [Woman on the Deck of a Ship]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in a light-colored shirt and a long, dark skirt holding a parasol on the deck of a ship. The woman stands between two massive chains in front of an assortment of equipment. A massive piece of fabric partially shades the deck, several men mill about underneath it. A skeletal tower extends from the deck to beyond the top of the frame.
- [Woman Operates Equipment]
- A woman operates a piece of equipment. The identity of the woman, the location, and the equipment are not known.
- [Woman Outside the Galveston County Courthouse]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a bench underneath a tree near the Galveston County Courthouse. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress, gloves, and hat and smiling at the camera. A Confederate Monument is visible in the background.
- [Woman Poses in front of a Mackay Telegraphs Storefront]
- Photograph of an unknown woman in a knit cap, a light-colored long-sleeved shirt with a broach, and dark-colored skirt with a tightly cinched waist standing outside the window of a Mackay Telegraphs Storefront. She is looking to the right of the camera and smiling.
- [Woman Poses with "Arizona Welcomes You" Sign]
- Photograph of a woman in a light-colored romper and a pair of light-colored peep toe heels posing by a large sign that reads "Arizona Welcomes You." A dark-colored car is visible in the background. A dog wanders around the scene.
- [Woman Poses with Dog and Puppies]
- Photograph of an unknown woman crouching next to a dog and a litter of puppies. She is dressed in a blouse with puffy sleeves and a tight, knee-length skirt. She is cradling the head of the dog with her hands and facing the camera.
- [Woman Poses with Puppies]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman crouching with several puppies in her arms. She is posing in a yard full of pieces of wood and metal scrap. A fully grown dog wanders in the foreground while another woman and a child in the background observe the scene.
- [Woman Posing by a Column]
- Photograph of an unknown woman in a large, dark hat, a light-colored pinstriped shirt, and a long, dark skirt posing by a line of dark columns. She stands on the very edge of the frame on the right side. She is looking at the camera and smiling with a closed mouth.
- [Woman Posing by a Ship's Railing]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a ship's railing. She is holding on to a post and looking up. She is wearing a short-sleeved light-colored dress that falls just below her knee and is cinched at the waist with a dark belt, light-colored pointed shoes with laces, and a bracelet with rhinestones on it. She is holding a dark-colored handbag and wearing a fabric headband in her hair.
- [Woman Posing in an Alley]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman posing in an alley. She is smiling slightly and her hand is resting on a wall covered in dark-colored siding to her left. The wall to her right features several windows with dark shutters and light-colored siding. Her hair is gathered loosely atop her head and she is wearing a light-colored dress with large buttons down the front and a tightly cinched waist.
- [Woman Posing in Front of a Smokestack]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman in a striped halter top with dark high-waisted pants smiling at the camera and posing in front of a smokestack on a ship's deck. The woman is holding sunglasses in her right hand and a small clutch in her left. She wears dark lipstick and a bracelet on each wrist. On her right side, there is a large vent built into the deck. On her left side, a deck chair leans against the railing surrounding the smokestack.