Private Collection of T. B. Willis - 78 Matching Results
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- [Two Women at Baylor University]
- Photograph of two women, Myra and Girlie, standing on the steps of the Carroll Science Building at Baylor University. They both wear white dresses and shoes. They lean against the wall next to the steps.
- [Home of Clara and John T. Willis, Sr.]
- Photograph of the home of Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. at 2025 Colcord Avenue taken in June of 1943. The photo shows the porch and sidewalk leading up to the porch.
- [Home of Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr.]
- Photograph of Joe Boyd McRee, Sara Jo McRee, Agnes Wilson (owner), and James Anthony Vining in the first row; Edna L. Vining, Sara H. Vining McRee, and T. Bradford Willis in the second row; and Hester Beck Willis on the porch outside the house of Reverend Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. in June of 1977.
- [Close-Up of the Grave Marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr.]
- Photograph close-up of the grave marker of Rev. Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. in the cemetery behind his house. It reads "In memory of Rev. Anthony G. Smith, Born Aug. 30th, 1776, Died Jan. 18th, 1852. He was for Forty Five years a faithful and devout Minister of Jesus Christ. Our father."
- [Close-Up of the Grave Marker of Mary Allen Smith]
- Photograph close-up of the grave marker of Mary "Polly" Allen Smith in the cemetery behind the Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. house. It reads "In memory of Mary, consort of Rev. Anthony G. Smith. Born Dec. 21st, 1777. Died April 19th, 1857. For fifty years, the skyward road she trod and found at last the Paradise of God. Our mother."
- [Grave Marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr.]
- Photograph of the grave marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr., who lived from January 25, 1809 to February 19, 1891. He served in the Texas Revolution, and later returned to his family in Talbot County and Upson County, Georgia. Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr. is buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.
- [Photograph of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]
- Photograph of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. She stands behind a balustrade, wearing a polka dot dress and holding her hat in her left hand. He sits on the balustrade, and holds a bowler hat in his hand. The photograph has been ripped, and the bottom right corner is missing. There are several handwritten notes on the back.
- [Photograph of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]
- Photograph of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. She stands behind a balustrade, wearing a polka dot dress and holding her hat in her left hand. He sits on the balustrade, and holds a bowler hat in his hand.
- [Invitation to the Wedding of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]
- Photograph of an invitation to the wedding of Sallie Ann Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. A note in the top left corner reads "To Ma & Pa." The invitation reads: "Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Parker Request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Sallie, to Thos. M. Willis, Wednesday Evening, June 16th, at 8:30 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church. Reception at 9 o'clock. At home. Abilene, Texas. 1886."
- [Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck]
- Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck in celebration of graduating from Milwaukie Grammar School in Milwaukie, Oregon. Norma Aldine Reck wears a white dress with lace detailing and a white flower in her hair. To the right is a table overflowing with vases of flowers: lilies, roses, peonies, etc., and she holds a bouquet of carnations in her hands. A hand written note on the back reads, "Norma Aldine Reck, Milwaukie Grammar Grade, June 22, 1912. Milwaukie, Oregon."
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 13, 1944. His mother has returned home from the hospital, and Willis urges her to get well. He commends the speed with which the Allied armies have been moving through Italy, and still hopes that he'll be home before the end of the year.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 8, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 8, 1944. He is happy to hear that his mother is up and walking a bit. He asks how America took the news of the D Day invasion, and says that he thinks Hitler is on his way out. He hopes the Russians get hold of Hitler, because he thinks America would let him off too lightly. He thanks his parents for the canned goods and hard candy they sent, but asks for canned goods only in future.
- [Letter to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 18, 1932]
- Letter from a woman named Lucile to Johnie Louise Bruyere on June 18, 1932. It is written on stationery for Tom Padgitt Company, Inc. Lucile congratulates Bruyere on her grades, enclosing her report card. She goes on to discuss the fruit trees, and what she thinks she'll get her father for Father's Day.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1943. He discusses getting more of his teeth filled, and the improvements that have been made to his outfit's camp.
- [Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere]
- Envelope addressed to Johnie L. Bruyere. The envelope is from the Tom Padgitt Company in Waco, Texas.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 2, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 2, 1944. He asks his mother to write him so he knows she is doing well, and mentions plans to go swimming the next day. He explains how he and the men who live with him refloored their tent and put up mosquito netting and a screen door.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 12, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 12, 1943. He asks after the crops, and tells them that he's not sure when he will be promoted to corporal.
- [Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]
- Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 21, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 21, 1943. He mentions his cousin Jimmie entering the army, and asks his parents to send him some clothes from home.
- [Program for the First Methodist Church of Lubbock's Service on June 19, 1932]
- Program for the services at the First Methodist Church of Lubbock on June 19, 1932. The first page has a photo of the building, the name of the pastor, and the church directory. Inside is a program for the morning and evening services that day, as well as several notices for churchgoers. The back has advertisements.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 20, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 20, 1944. Churchill recently said that victory was getting closer, and Willis hopes that he will be home this year or the next spring. A boy from a ranch in Texas spent the night with Willis. He also received a long letter from a friend, Joe S. Lattimore, who said that medical school was difficult.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 2 of 2. Willis and a friend went swimming recently, and plan to go again soon. It rained a lot the day before this letter was written, but Willis assures his parents that his tent didn't leak at all. A friend sends well wishes to Willis' mother, and Willis tells them to be on the lookout for magazines he is sending home.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 22, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 22, 1943. He asks to be sent a subscription to Life Magazine, and mentions going to the dentist.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 1 of 2. He apologizes for not writing for a few days because he lost his pen. He mentions that his hair was burned, and, although it doesn't look so good, it's easier to take care of. He promises to have some pictures made to show them. He bought two sets of cameos for his mother and aunt, but tells his mother if she wants them all he'll just buy some more for his aunt.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 24, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 24, 1943. He discusses a friend meeting the President of the U.S., the installation of a bakery at his camp, and his cousin Jimmie Kendrick.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 8, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 8, 1943. He talks about writing and receiving letters, and says that apricots are in season where he's stationed.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 26, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 26, 1943. He discusses the stage shows he's seen, a baseball game, and a friend who's going to school in Mexico City.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1944. He went sightseeing with a friend, and declares the country in Italy to be the best looking country he has seen. He says everything is in bloom, and the grape vines and cherry trees are heavy with fruit.
- [Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, June 2, 1925]
- Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis on June 2, 1925. Ruth asks Clara to name the baby Nancy Ruth for herself and Clara's mother, Nancy Caroline Sleeper Evans.
- [Letter from Frank M. Allen to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 13, 1936]
- A letter from Frank M. Allen, registrar at Baylor University, to Johnie Louise Bruyere, on June 13, 1936. He sends her an evaluation of her work at Baylor thus far, which states the classes she has taken and the classes she needs to take to graduate.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 18, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 18, 1943. He informs his father where one of his shotguns is, and asks them to send on a message to a fellow soldier's wife.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 19, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 19, 1943. He discusses a girl from Waco who knows his family.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, June 9, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis on June 9, 1943. He details the improvements he and his tent mates have made to their tent, and promises to send her pictures now that the ban on sending them has been lifted.
- [Program for the Dedication of the Todd Willis Memorial Nature Trail]
- Program for the dedication of the Todd Willis Memorial Nature Trail on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the Carleen Bright Arboretum.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1944. Beaches are off limits to soldiers, and his battalion is trying to get an EM Club for the soldiers. The Waco newspapers Willis receives from his parents are passed around the troops and eventually make their way to the Red Cross.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1943. He talks about a failed inspection, and tells them he has received a package containing rolls of film.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1944]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1944. He is glad to hear that his mother is doing well after her operation. He says things are going well in the war, and he hopes to be home in a few months, and at the very least he expects a week-long vacation soon. It will be his first vacation since going overseas. He asks his father to take some pictures of his mother, and insists that his dad get in a few pictures himself.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1943. He tells them about his baseball team, and complains that spam is all they have to eat overseas.
- [Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 7, 1943]
- Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 7, 1943. A friend is sending him film, and he received a package of oats from home. He also says he will be able to send post cards home since the censorship ban on them has been lifted.
- [Photograph of Grave Marker]
- Photograph of a grave marker in a graveyard among other grave markers. There is no text on the marker. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk Co., Texas."
- [Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]
- Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
- [Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]
- Graduation announcement for the Waco High School class of 1911. Included with the invitation is a class roll.
- [Photograph of Bell]
- Photograph of a small bell mounted on a platform supported by tall logs., with trees in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
- [Receipt from McLendon Hardware Co.]
- Receipt from McLendon Hardware Company in Waco, Texas, for the sale of goods to Rush Gardner & Bartlett Company in Marlin, Texas.
- [Photograph of John Scott Grave Marker]
- Photograph of a small wooden grave marker that says "John Scott, Born 1806, Died Feb. 3, 1913." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
- [Postcard of Cotton Palace Park Bridge]
- Postcard of a wooden bridge at Cotton Palace Park in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. L.D. Ormsly in Keyport, New Jersey and says "Dear Mama, Traveling over the worst roads I ever saw. In fact they are no roads half the time, have only 1-- miles of good roads to go now to D. Love Donn."
- [Photograph of Charlie Martin Thompson Grave Marker]
- Photograph of a grave marker in a graveyard. The grave marker says "(Chief Sunkee) Charlie Martin Thompson. Born 1860, Died Sept. 8, 1935. At Rest." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk Co., Tex."
- [Photograph of Grave Marker]
- Photograph of a grave marker for an unidentified person, with several other grave markers visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
- [Scrapbook with Photographs and Documents About Newton R. Smith's Building & Trade]
- Scrapbook album containing photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings concerning the building and trade experience of Newton R. Smith.
- [Portrait of Mary Louise Hanrick]
- Portrait of eleven year old Mary Louise Hanrick in a squared dress and a paper in her left hand.