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[Photograph of Wyatt Guerry]
Photograph of Wyatt Guerry (1877-1944), taken in Erath County, Texas. The photo is on a diamond-shaped mat.
[Photograph of Stained Glass Window in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in the tower of St. James Methodist Church. The window is thin and curved at the top. It features varying colors, but no images. The lower pane of the window reads, "Mrs. Caroline Campbell."
[Photograph of Interior of St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of the interior of St. James Methodist Church. The ground level is pictured, as well as the balcony, which has ornate red and gold decoration. Pews are to the left of the image, and a piano and podium are to the right.
[Photograph of Galveston Island Hurricane]
Photograph of the Galveston Island hurricane. The Ursuline Convent and Ursuline School, built by Nicholas Clayton in Galveston, can be seen with wreckage in the foreground. It stood on the block bounded by 25th Street and 27th Streets, between Avenue's N and O.
[Photograph of Pews in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of the pews in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The ground level is pictured, as well as the balcony, which has ornate red and gold decoration.
[Photograph of Fannie Goff and Katie E. Huse]
Photograph of two women tentatively identified as Fannie Goff and Katie E. Huse. The seated woman, to the left, wears a light colored dress with a dark belt, and the standing woman, to the right, wears a dark-colored dress. There is a "2 cent U.S. Inter. Rev. Proprietary Stamp" on the back.
[Photograph of Stained Glass Window in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window is tall and pointed at the top with varying colors and a circle near the top, but no images. Window presented by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Little.
[Photograph of Three Women]
Photograph of Joanne Moore, Catherine Barcus Moore, and Ann H. Barcus standing amid a background of dense foliage. All three women wear dresses, and Catherine Barcus Moore and Ann H. Barcus wear hats and eyeglasses. A building's roof can been seen in the upper right corner of the photograph. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Joanne Moore - left, Catherine Barcus Moore, and Anne H. Barcus, grandmother of Joanne."
[Photograph of R. L. Smith School]
Photograph of Melvin Dotson in an orange shirt standing next to R. L. Smith Elementary School on Turner Street in East Waco. It was named for Robert Lloyd Smith (Jan. 8, 1861-July 10, 1942), an African-American who served in the Texas Legislature. He is buried in East Waco-Greenwood Cemetery. The building was razed in 2013. A red tag has been placed on the building's doors.
[Portrait of Mary Portfield Hickman]
Portrait of Mary Portfield Hickman, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored top with buttons up the front, an upturned collar, and puffy sleeves. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mary Portfield Hickman, born June 30, 1846 - Nacogdoches, Tex. Her parents came from the state of Miss. Attended school in Austin, kept by B. J. Smith. Sept. 29, 1869 married N. F. Hickman. Died Liberty Hill, Tex. Oct. 8, 1926." Many descendants are listed on the back of the photograph.
[Photograph of Heritage Room in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of the heritage room of St. James Methodist Church. Various pieces of church furniture are pictured, as well as several items hanging on the wall. The original church pulpit and baptismal font are in the background.
[Photograph of Unidentified Young Lady]
Photograph of an unidentified young lady, posed standing with her hand on the back of an intricately designed chair. She wears a light-colored off-the-shoulder dress and stands on a carpet with a diamond shaped patterned. On the back of the photograph is a 3 cent U.S. inter. revenue stamp.
[Photograph of Unidentified Woman Near Wood Fence]
Photograph of an unidentified women standing with her right hand supported against an interwoven wooden fence. Behind the women is a painted scene of moving water and trees. She wears a checkered dress with a matching belt, puffy sleeves, and a large collar. A hand written note on the back reads, "In album of Aunt Abbie Collier."
[Photograph of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waco]
Photograph of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waco. It is also known as Church of the Assumption. Trees can be seen outside the building.
[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]
Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, he moved here and established a practice. In 1886, Willis married Abilene resident Sallie Parker (1865 - 1954); the couple had eight children. Also in 1886, he was elected city attorney. Willis later also served as city judge. In 1937, the Abilene Reporter-News honored him, among others, as one of the city's founders.
[Photograph of Delia Milam]
Photograph of Deallie (or Delia) Milam. She wears a bow around her collar and looks to the right. Writing on the back of the image indicates that she was born December 21, 1842.
[Postcard of Lake View Park]
Postcard of Lakeview Park in Glen Rose, Texas. The image shows a set of pipes spilling water onto the ground.
[Postcard of Christmas Tree]
Postcard of a Christmas tree from Miss Edith Gray addressed to Miss Maude B. of Belton, Texas. The tree is decorated, and three children sit beneath it with presents.
[Photograph of St. John's Methodist Church]
Photograph of Saint John's Methodist Church, a brick building with six columns in front at 925 N. 18th Street in Waco. The congregation was organized in 1886 as the Morrow Avenue Methodist Church. The church edifice is now owned by the Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church. A set of stairs with rails leads to the entrance. Bushes and trees are around the building.
[Photograph of Summer Sunday School]
Photograph of attendees of Summer Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church of Waco, Texas. The attendees stand outside of the church.
[Photograph of Dr. F. Fanning - Magnetic Healer]
Photograph of Dr. Frank Fanning, magnetic healer, wearing an overcoat - the very beginning of a patterned necktie and tie tack can be seen. In his left hand he holds a hat, and in his right hand he holds a cane. Embossed below the photograph, on the mat, reads, "Dr. F. Fanning, Magnetic Healer." A handwritten note on the back reads, "With compliments of Frank Fanning, San Antonio, Tex. Feb. 14, 1888."
[Photograph of Stained Glass Window in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window has varying colors, but no images. The lower pane of the window reads, "Presented by Augusta Evans."
[Laura Mary Burgess Weyant Album]
Album containing photographs of a mustached man wearing a suit and bow tie, a girl wearing a dark dress, a mustached man wearing a dark suit, and a woman with her hair in a bun. A folder labeled "The Presidents" is attached to the inner back cover. The album is made of brown leather with golden scroll-work and has two metal latches attached to its surface.
[Photograph of Unidentified Girl with Hat]
Photograph of an unidentified girl posed standing next to a chair, wearing a light-colored eyelet dress with a wide belt and long hair ribbon. In her left hand she holds the ribbons of a straw hat and supports her hand against the arm of the chair. The background is that of a decorative wall.
[Portrait of Rev. Samuel P. Wright]
Portrait of Rev. Samuel P. Wright, a Methodist minister and president of Waco Female College in Waco, TX, visible from the chest up. He wears a dark-colored three-piece suit and a bow tie. A hand written note on the back reads, "Rev. Samuel Pascal Wright (1838-1911)."
[Portrait of Uncle Frank Vesey]
Portrait of Frank Vesey, visible from the waist up, wearing a dark-colored three-piece suit with a bar accessory on his waistcoat. A handwritten note on the back identifies him as "Uncle Frank Vesey."
[Photograph of Three Men]
Photograph of three men standing side by side in the middle of a barren, dry stretch of land, all wearing dark-colored suits and hats. The man in the middle has his right hand on the shoulder of the man on the left. In the background are several scraggly trees and stumps. A hand written note on the back reads, "Left to right: Harvey Pruitt, Stewart Foster, Terrell Foster."
[Photograph of Unidentified Child with Ball]
Photograph of an unidentified child, seated on an intricate wicker chair and a pillow. The child wears a light-colored gown with ruffles along the neckline, sleeves, and hemline. On the lap of the child, lays a ball of some sort.
[Photograph of Stained Glass Windows in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of two stained-glass windows in a chapel of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The windows are tall and pointed, and they have different colors, but no images.
[Photograph of Stained Glass Window in Trinity Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in the Trinity Methodist Church of Waco at 1920 N. 25th Street. The congregation was organized as the Scandinavian Methodist Church. The church building is now owned by the Family Worship Center. The window is composed mostly of blues and greens with a descending dove symbol in the center.
[Photograph of James Davis House]
Photograph of the James F. Davis home in East Waco. It was built in the 1850s by James F. Davis (Oct. 21, 1823-Oct. 22, 1885), a pioneer attorney and judge in McLennan County. The historic house has been used as a rectory for the St. John the Baptist (St. John’s) Catholic Church at 1312 Dallas Street in East Waco. The house is made of pink sand brick. It features a window to the left, and a chimney above it on the roof.
[Postcard of Producing Wells in Mexia, Texas]
Postcard of oil wells in Mexia, Texas, showing a building and tower.
[Photograph of Charles Early Martin with Railroad Crew]
Photograph of Charles Early Martin posed standing with a group of seven railroad crew men in the doorway of a building. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Charles Early Martin and railroad crew," and a note on the front of the photograph has an arrow pointing to the man in the middle of the first row, "Papa Martin."
[Photograph of R. L. Smith School]
Photograph of R. L. Smith School. An exterior staircase leads to a set of double doors, which has a red sticker placed on them. Overgrown shrubbery is visible on either side of the image, and there is a broken window near the top. The R. L. Smith Elementary School on Turner Street in East Waco was named for Robert Lloyd Smith (Jan. 8, 1861-July 10, 1942), an African-American who served in the Texas Legislature. He is buried in East Waco-Greenwood Cemetery. The building was razed in 2013.
[Photograph of Stained Glass Windows in St. John's Methodist Church]
Photograph of five stained glass windows in Saint John's Methodist Church of Waco. The windows feature varying colors and simple designs. Two windows are at the top of the wall, close to the ceiling. The other three are toward the bottom of the image, and several pews are visible before them.
[Portrait of Ruth Evelyn Sanders]
Portrait of Ruth Evelyn Sanders, visible from the chest up, wearing a light-colored flowing top with a scoop neckline and cap sleeves. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Irene Cole Roberson, Waco."
[Photograph of W. J. Barcus]
Photograph of W. J. Barcus, who sits with a hat resting on his lap, wearing a dark-colored three-piece suit with a bow tie. Behind W. J. Barcus is a dense thicket of shrubbery and trees. A handwritten note on the back identifies him as "W. J. Barcus."
[Photograph of R. L. Smith School]
Photograph of Melvin Dotson at R. L. Smith School. A red tag has been placed on the building's doors. The R. L. Smith Elementary School on Turner Street in East Waco was named for Robert Lloyd Smith (Jan. 8, 1861-July 10, 1942), an African-American who served in the Texas Legislature. He is buried in East Waco-Greenwood Cemetery. The building was razed in 2013.
[Photograph of Carl Brown with Horses]
Photograph of Carl Brown at the Remount Depot in Front Royal, Virginia, holding the reins of two horses. Carl Brown, standing between the horses, wears a heavy workman's jacket and cowboy hat. In the background to the right are horse stables, to the left is a small visible section of a building and bare trees. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Carl Brown, Remount Depot, Front Royal, VA."
[Portrait of Oscar Haney]
Portrait of Oscar Haney/Hanie, visible from the legs up, wearing a dark suit, light-colored shirt, belt, and hat. His left hand is on his hip and his right hand is balanced against a wicker stand. A hand written note on the back identifies him as "Oscar Haney," while the front note identifies him as "Oscar Hanie."
[Photograph of Stained Glass Window in St. John's Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in Saint John's Methodist Church of Waco. The window is mostly yellow with simple designs, and it appears to be near the railing of a staircase. Window presented by Mrs. L. C. Holze.
[Photograph of Unidentified Man]
Photograph of an unidentified man. The photograph was taken by Mrs. Jackson of Waco, Texas. It is believed that she was the widow of the noted photographer W. D. Jackson of Waco.
[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]
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.
[Portrait of Irving Davis]
Portrait of Irving Davis, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored U.S. Army uniform with large brass buttons – embossed with the Great Seal of the United States – along the front and two pockets on the front of the jacket, over his chest. A handwritten note below the photograph, on the mat, identifies him as "Irving Davis."
[Portrait of Master Georgie]
Portrait of Master Georgie, taken in Brunswick, Missouri. Georgie is a young boy, and he wears blue pants with a blue jacket and neckerchief.
[Photograph of Charlie Stewart]
Photograph of Charlie Stewart, standing with his right hand supported against a lounge chair and with his left hand holding a hat. He wears a dark-colored three-piece suit with a pocket watch. A hand written note on the back identifies him as "Charlie Stewart." Blair was the photographer and was the successor to Hillyer & Son.
[Photograph of Two Unidentified Children on Rug]
Photograph of two unidentified children posed on a patterned rug. The child on the left stands next to the smaller child on the right, who sits on a wicker foot stool. Both children wear light-colored gowns and have their hair parted down the middle and gelled.
[Photograph of Clarence McCulley]
Full-length photograph of Clarence McCulley, wearing a light-colored gingham gown, dark tights, and sandals. The boy is standing atop a wicker photographer's bench and is clutching the back panel for support with his left hand. A hand written note on the back reads, "Clarence McCulley." He was a veteran of World War I and World War II. Clarence McCulley (1898-1976) is buried in Rosemound Cemetery of Waco.
[Photograph of Stained Glass in St. John's Methodist Church]
Photograph of a stained glass window in Saint John's Methodist Church. The window is mostly yellow with simple designs, and the words "In Memory of L. C. Holze" are towards the bottom.
[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]
Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, angled into the shape of a V, making it appear like a book. The left panel features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The right panel features a list of names. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
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