Private Collection of T. B. Willis - 2,872 Matching Results

Search Results

[Methodist Church Chimes Dedication Plaque]

Description: Photograph of a rectangular bronze plaque with a raised border and text, mounted on a wall inside the tower of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. It says: "In order to further the worship of God through the ministry of music, and to commemorate the place that the music of Austin Avenue Methodist Church held in their hearts, the chimes in the tower of this church are affectionately dedicated to the memory of: Mr & Mrs. George W. Royalty by Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Edwards and George Royalty Ed… more
Date: December 2, 2022
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[Methodist Church Historic Site Marker]

Description: Photograph of a marker mounted on a wall inside the narthex of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. The marker is rectangular with a rounded top and has a dark blue textured background with a raised metallic border and design. At the center, a minister on horseback is riding within a globe; the illustration has the text "United Methodist" above and "Historic Site No. 390" below. The Historic Site marker was awarded by the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodi… more
Date: December 2, 2022
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[Waco Church Cornerstone]

Description: Photograph of Waco's Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South marble cornerstone, taken from the corner so that the whole stone is visible where it is set within an orange-brick wall. Text is inscribed within raised, pointed-arch shapes on both faces, including the date of the original building and an inscription.
Date: January 15, 2021
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[Pipe Organ in Church Loft]

Description: Photograph of the pipe organ at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, visible in a loft area through a wall arch. A round stained-glass window is visible in the wall behind and above the organ; below the organ, there is a hanging banner celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, and several light fixtures.
Date: May 17, 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[William A. Kendrick and Richard Hamorsky Exhibition Invitation]

Description: Postcard of an invitation to an exhibition of works by William A. Kendrick, a Texas landscape artist, and Richard Hamorszky, a bronze sculptor, at the Art Center of Waco. The front of the postcard shows a painting by Kendrick and a bronze sculpture by Hamorszky. Information about the exhibition is printed on the back of the postcard, along with directions to the Art Center, visiting hours, and dates.
Date: 2014
Creator: Art Center of Waco

[Photograph of Silver Chalice]

Description: Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden shelf. The words "Given To The Glory of God," as well as others, are inscribed at the base of the chalice. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester… more
Date: 2013
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford

[Photograph of Pulpit in St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Several podiums with microphones are visible along with a piano to the right. A balcony above the pulpit has gold lettering that reads, "Prayer Changes Things." St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic L… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Back to Top of Screen