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

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[South Fifth Street and Austin Street, Waco]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.556733 -97.131729
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of M. H. Rhoads]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of an Unknown Woman with Glasses]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing glasses with small, circular lenses. She wears a dark-colored dress with large ruffles on the bust and sleeves. She wears a small pin with a treble clef and "1893" written on it. She is looking to the right of the photographer. "With fondest love" is written on the back of the photograph. Gift of Willard E. Brown, III.
Date: July 15, 1896
Creator: Holland
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.760006 -95.362614
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 27.760350 -97.379317
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.847818 -95.361429
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Rudolph Hugo Hofheinz]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Lena]

Description: Photograph of Lena, taken from the chest up. She wears a white dress and a flower brooch. A note is written on the back: "With loving greeting from your neice [sic] Lena. July 9th '06".
Date: July 9, 1906
Creator: Barr, D. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Lake within Sam Houston Park]

Description: Postcard image of a lake within Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas. On the shoreline surrounding the lake visitors are visible sitting or walking around. Within the lake there is one statue of a woman and to the left in the background a wooden bridge connects a small island of land to the main area of the park. Handwritten text on back is addresses to Mister Johnnie Huffman of Dallas, Texas.
Date: July 18, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: None
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Postcard image of a park with a number of buildings lining the street on the far side, with printed text below the image: "San Antonio, Tex. Alamo Plaza, Looking North." Carriages with passengers are in the foreground on the cobbled streets of the plaza. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. W. L. Tucker from Weatherford, Texas with no additional correspondence.
Date: July 1906
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.424491 -98.486635
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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