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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: 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, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Francis Marion Brown]

Description: Photograph of Francis Marion Brown with a border of colored leaves. The back of the photo has text that reads: "My mother's brother, Francis Marion Brown. My uncle, former Baptist preacher after whom I was named."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of a marble cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into stone and placed within a brick wall. Glare on the stone makes the writing difficult to read. -This is the cornerstone for the present building, erected in 1924
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Young Child]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a chair. Text on the back of the photo reads: Bertie Shell, A. C. Shell, Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas. 8-27-90 & 5-17-90.
Date: [1890-05-17,1890-08-27]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Unidentified Boy with Cane]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified boy holding a cane in his left hand; his right hand is supported against a cushioned chair that is faced away from him and his left leg is bent at an angle. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, light-colored shirt, and a bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Benecke, Robert
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph of a walkway at Alamo Plaza. The text on the front says "Alamo Plaza San Antonio Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of the Colgin Home From the Right Side]

Description: Photograph of the Colgin home at 2611 Austin Avenue, Waco, from the right side covered in snow. Text on the back reads: "Mr. and Mrs. M W Colgin, Sr Constructed 1915...This is where I was raised...I took this picture in 1948 or 1949 ".
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Mr. N. Broughton Jones]

Description: Portrait of Mr. N. Broughton Jones looking to his left. Text on the back reads: "Mrs. N. B Jones...N. Broughton J...Houston...N. Broughton Jones Weatherford, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Luther Thompson]

Description: Portrait of Luther Thompson. Text on the back reads: "Grandma Lee's brother's son Luther Thompson - age around 25 yrs of age died as young...around forty years of age - fifty years or more ago. (Aunt Helen Lee gave this to R L Sunday 1-9-72) Grandma Lee was mama Grummonds mother. Pauline Riddle estate sale, Waco, 2015."
Date: unknown
Creator: Parish
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Brush Arbor, 1931]

Description: Photograph of a brush arbor made in Sylvan Beach, Texas. Text on the back says " Brush Arbor Sylvan Beach 1931 near La Porte. Daniel F. Draper estate ".
Date: 1931
Creator: Fox Company
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Young Woman Looking to Her Right]

Description: Portrait of a young woman with the sides of her head shaved looking to her right. The text on the back reads: " Uncle and Aunt Lowana Wilson ".
Date: unknown
Creator: Brack, A. A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Mert Colgin and 8 Children]

Description: Photograph of young Mert Colgin with eight other children that were his age at the time. Text on the back reads: "Mert at a Party at Lillian Riley's Home.....Lil Riley...Billy Abeel...Mert Colgin...Jimmy Colgin."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Joseph Lynn Clark]

Description: Portrait of Joseph Lynn Clark from the abdomen and up looking to his left directly at the camera. Text on the back reads: "Joseph Lynn Clark...b 1881 Thorp Spring, Hood Co, Texas...d 1969 Houston, Texas buried Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Tex." He was a noted Texas historian and a descendant of the founders of Texas Christian University.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of a Seated Man in a Hat]

Description: Portrait of a John Kern Strecker, Jr. in dark clothing, a bow tie, and hat. His right arm is resting on a stone pillar and his left hand is on his hip. There seems part of another photograph on the back and text that reads: " Mr. and Mrs. James W. Baugh ".
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D. Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Charlie and Maude Ackers]

Description: Photograph of Charlie Ackers seated in a dark suit with his legs crossed and Maude Thompson Ackers next to him with her hands on his left shoulder. There is handwritten text on the back that reads "Pauline Riddle estate sale, 2015 Waco"
Date: unknown
Creator: Baxley, Joe M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph Sent From Tom]

Description: Photograph of a man in dark clothing with the collar of his shirt up. Text in the back reads: " your friend Tom B-"
Date: 1897
Creator: Boyd
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Girl in Front of a Grave]

Description: Photograph of a girl in front of a woman's grave. The text on the back says " Our Mother's Grave May 33 Lucinda Draper ".
Date: 1933
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of E. R. Nash Sr.]

Description: Portrait of Elihu Reuel Nash, Senior from the chest up in dark colored clothing and a bow tie. Text on the back says " Elihu Reuel Nash, Sr. (1854 - 1925) buried Oakwood Cemetery, Waco.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D. Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Naked Infant on a Rug, 1895]

Description: Photograph of a naked infant lying on a rug. Text on the back only partially reveals the infant's name because the card is damaged. The infant's surname was Madden and its age was four and a half months at the time of the photograph.
Date: 1895
Creator: Jackson, W. D.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Walter's Class Picnic]

Description: Photograph of Walter's Class picnic in Waco, Texas. John Todd Willis, Sr. has a pencil check mark above his head. Text on the back reads: "Sunday School Pic-nic of Walters Class Waco...Walter is Taking the picture...John Todd Willis, Sr.".
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Small House]

Description: Photograph of a small house with four children in the front; the girl on the right is holding a doll. The text on the back reads: "our little home at Bishop."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper in Brackenridge Park]

Description: Photograph of Daniel F. Draper on stone stairs in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The text on the back reads: "Daddy D.F. Draper Brackenridge Park San Antonio Daniel Franklin Draper b. July 9 1896 WWI."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fischer's Drug Store
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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