Private Collection of T. B. Willis - 75 Matching Results

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[Portrait of M. H. Rhoads]

Photograph of M. H. Rhoads from the State University in Austin, Texas. He wears a dark-colored coat with a Masonic pin on his lapel. He sports a mustache, which obscures a cleft lip on his left.

Date: July 1, 1887

Creator: Hill, S. B.

Item Type: Photograph

[Portrait of Mary Frances Smith and Edward R. Barcus]

Photograph of Mary Frances Smith Barcus and Rev. Edward R. Barcus, posed sitting, visible from the knees up. Mary Frances Smith Barcus wears a white dress with ruffle detailing along the bodice and sleeves, and Rev. Edward R. Barcus wears a dark-colored three-piece suit with a cravat and popped collar. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Grandmama Barcus and Grandfather Barcus. Taken on their wedding day July 1, 1852. Mary Frances Smith (1832-1922) and Rev. Edward R. Barcus (1825-1896)."

Date: July 1, 1852

Item Type: Photograph

[Portrait of Melbourne Ernest Beular]

Photograph of Melbourne Ernest Beular (January 8, 1904, Sabine Pass, TX – March 10 1982, San Diego, CA) at six months old. She wears a white gown and stands on a wicker chair, her hands gripping the chair handle.

Date: 1904-07~

Creator: Brook's

Item Type: Photograph

[Portrait of Rudolph Hugo Hofheinz]

Photograph of Rudolph Hugo Hofheinz (1870–1943). He wears a suit and tie, and has combed hair with a curved mustache, facing left. A note on the back states that Hofheinz was buried in Hermann Sons Cemetery in Bexar County.

Date: July 12, 1895

Creator: Barr, D. P.

Item Type: Photograph

[Portrait of the Gardner Southworth Sleeper Home near Hewitt, Texas]

Photograph of a house, a mostly wooden structure, that belonged to the Gardner Southworth Sleeper family. Part of the structure is missing. Handwritten notes on the front and back of the photo provide various pieces of information: "my grandfather Sleeper home on Old Hewitt Road. Part of it still standing 1970. Built in 1879."

Date: July 1972

Item Type: Photograph

[Portrait of Weisman]

Portrait of Weisman, seated atop a fabric-covered chair, wearing a light-colored gown. The back of the photograph has intricate designs of foliage, stars, and scrolls. A hand written note on the back reads, "Henry Landsfield's [tentative] son Weisman, 3 mo. old, July 4 / 94."

Date: July 4, 1894

Creator: Bruce & Corti

Item Type: Photograph

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.

Date: 1908-07-12~

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard from R. H. Moore to Mrs. Moore - June 16, 1942]

Postcard from Sgt. R. H. Moore, "468th SS", to Mrs. F[?] R. Moore. He concisely describes how he feels and the weather in Waco. The front of the postcard depicts a mineral water swimming pool in Leroy, Texas, which is at right. A circular pond and benches are at center, and a house is at left.

Date: July 16, 1942

Creator: Moore, R. H.

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]

Postcard of buildings lining a dirt road. Text on the photo says "Business portion Austin St. Holland, Texas." A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Hello, feel like 15 cts. I look worse. How are your good old fellows? I guess you are having a good time, at least I hope so." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.

Date: July 28, 1907

Creator: Holland Drug Co.

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.

Date: July 5, 1918

Creator: Mann, Fred

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there… more

Date: July 5, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]

Postcard of the north side of Main street in Holland, Texas. A handwritten note on the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "Well if it wasn't for the scripture where it says all ye who are weary and heavy laden come unto me and I will give you rest. That is the only hope I have in this world. I don't think there ever will be any more pleasure for me left in this old world. I do sometimes wonder if ever I could be happy again. There is only one [?] for me and that is-"

Date: July 29, 1907

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, … more

Date: July 28, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Location: 29.847818 -95.361429

[Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas]

Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas, with a handwritten note that says "Heaven's eternal years is thine." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Rodesia Stephens and says, "Hello Rodesia, how are you this evening? Hope you are well by this time. I wrote you a letter over a week ago, haven't heard from M.E.J. yet. I have a lot to tell when we meet again. Pro. Rinkney is as low as he can be. I am well, all send love. Mary E. Moore."

Date: July 9, 1908

Creator: Moore, Mary E.

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: July 12, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Location: 29.760006 -95.362614

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: July 1, 1909

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.

Date: July 8, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Location: 27.760350 -97.379317

[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

Postcard of two World War I soldiers, one from the army and one from the navy, standing next to a woman in a pink dress, who is labeled as "reserve." Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Dearest Janet How are you? I am in the best of health. I hope you are the same. I am sending a small package let me know if you receive. Yours much. Love, Jackie" The card is addressed to Miss Janet Brenner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Date: [1917-07-20..1919-03-07]

Item Type: Postcard

[Postcard to Ms. Annie Nicholas, July 4, 1909]

Postcard with a photograph of an older African-American seated in front of another man which appears to be his son. Sent to Annie Nicholas telling her to tell someone to check the mailbox.

Date: July 4, 1909

Item Type: Postcard

[Receipt from Peterson & Hoehn Wholesale Grocers, July 8, 1878]

Receipt from Peterson & Hoehn Wholesale Grocers certifying that $120.00 was received from S. J. Forsgard.

Date: July 8, 1878

Creator: Peterson & Hoehn Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants

Item Type: Text

[Robert Parker Kelly, Jr., Riding a Pony]

Photograph of Robert "Bobby" Parker Kelly, Jr. (1931–2007), grandson of Bettie Parker Kelly, riding a pony..He wears a hat, a vest, and long chaps with a star and the numbers "2001" on them. The pony stands on the curb of a street, with a sidewalk, a house, and its lawn in the background behind Robert, who is smiling.

Date: July 1935

Item Type: Photograph

[Roy Elmer Beck at Home]

Photograph of Roy Elmer Beck standing in front of his home in Waco, Texas. He is an elderly man clad in a short-sleeved shirt, a tie, and pants.

Date: July 1943

Item Type: Photograph

[Soldiers in Front of the Alamo]

Photograph of three soldiers posing for a picture in front of the Alamo. They smile and face forward, the front stone facade of the Alamo slightly out of focus behind them.

Date: July 16, 1944

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 29.425820 -98.486461

[South Fifth Street and Austin Street, Waco]

Photograph of South Fifth Street and Austin Street in Waco, Texas. Along this corner is the R. T. Dennis & Co. house furnishing store in the Dennis Building at center, the Wood Bros. male clothing store, Chris's Cafe, and the "Grocery So Different" to the left of the Dennis Building, the Oriental Billards and Dominos building on the other side of the road. Cars and bicycles are parked along the curb, and people walk across the street and along the sidewalk.

Date: July 5, 1957

Creator: Gildersleeve

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 31.556733 -97.131729

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[Portrait of M. H. Rhoads]

[Portrait of Mary Frances Smith and Edward R. Barcus]

[Portrait of Melbourne Ernest Beular]

[Portrait of Rudolph Hugo Hofheinz]

[Portrait of the Gardner Southworth Sleeper Home near Hewitt, Texas]

[Portrait of Weisman]

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

[Postcard from R. H. Moore to Mrs. Moore - June 16, 1942]

[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]

[Postcard of Houston High School]

[Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas]

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

[Postcard to Ms. Annie Nicholas, July 4, 1909]

[Receipt from Peterson & Hoehn Wholesale Grocers, July 8, 1878]

[Robert Parker Kelly, Jr., Riding a Pony]

[Roy Elmer Beck at Home]

[Soldiers in Front of the Alamo]

[South Fifth Street and Austin Street, Waco]