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[Nannie Evans Standing Outdoors]
Photograph of Nannie Clara Evans as a young woman before she married and took the name Willis. She is standing outdoors near a small, leafy tree at 2100 Colcord Avenue. She is clad in a long, ruffled, and tiered dress.
Date:
September 17, 1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. and Clara Evans Willis]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. and Clara Evans Willis in front of 2025 Colcord Avenue in Waco, Texas. She holds her son, and smiles down at him. Both mother and baby are wearing white, and the porch is visible in the background.
Date:
July 17, 1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. With Birthday Cake]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. and his birthday cake on May 17, 1923. He wears a hat and a jumper. Trees can be seen in the background.
Date:
May 17, 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on August 17, 1944, in which Willis hypothesizes that he's not gotten any mail because all the ships are going to France, and that the invasion will shorten the war. He goes on to say that he went to the beach and got a sunburn recently, then mentions the marriage of a friend.
Date:
August 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 17, 1943. He writes on the one year anniversary of his entering the army, and talks about his plans for the week, as well as what he's heard about what's happening in Waco.
Date:
July 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 17, 1944, about a visit he had from Robert, Jr., whom he had to go pick up from the air field. Wilbur Crawford promised to send Willis a fountain pen when he got back to his camp. Willis says it's still cold out, but they keep their stove on to stay warm. He also mentions getting a letter from Wilbur Crawford, who promised to send him a picture of his wife.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, March 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 17, 1944, asking after a friend he heard was in Waco recently. He also mentions spending a day with Wilbur Crawford, and going to a show that turned out to be awful. He says they will try again on Monday, and that Crawford is walking without a cane again.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 17, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 17, 1944. He reflects on the strangeness of spending two birthdays overseas, and wishes to spend his next one in America. He tells them he went to see a movie the day before, which he didn't like. He concludes by expressing a wish to meet Jean Wood, and wonders if he still remembers how to talk to girls.
Date:
May 17, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 17, 1943. He says it has been sunny for the last couple days, and compliments the American Red Cross facilities where many of the soldiers spend their free time.
Date:
September 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 17, 1943. He tells them how his friends are doing, and mentions seeing a swarm of grasshoppers.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Men at the Retail Managers Convention in 1922]
Photograph of men sitting in a room while attending the Retail Managers Convention of William Cameron & Company in Waco, Texas; all of the men are wearing suits and are following along in their programs as the speaker gives a presentation.
Date:
[1922-04-17..1922-04-20]
Creator:
Gildersleeve, F. A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Woman with a Hat and a Veil]
Postcard of a woman wearing a large hat with a veil, posing for the photographer. She wears a voluminous light-colored shirt tucked into a belted skirt. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Sam Weil. Partially illegible text on the front of the card reads: "Larrie, How is this for a cartoon come 'up'"
Date:
March 17, 1906
Creator:
Jackson, Mrs. C. E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of a view looking down Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas, with cars and buildings lining the street. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Doesn't this look familiar? Love Mother." The postcard is addressed to John Todd Willis Jr. in New York City, New York.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Quarter Century Club 1948 Convention]
Photograph of the Quarter Century Club at the William Cameron Co. at the 1948 convention during May 17th to 18th. There are five rows of men and women who were members present at the time. An additional sheet identifies the names of all that are photographed.
Date:
[1948-05-17..1948-05-18]
Creator:
WM. Cameron and Co., INC
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Man Standing Next to a Tree]
Postcard of a man wearing a bowler style hat standing next to a tree. Handwritten text on the front reads "view at the Heard Farm. Waco, Texas Sunday - May - 17 - '08". The postcard is from Thomas B. Martin and addressed to Mr. George D. Bowers.
Date:
May 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Lillard to Joushua Lillard - September 17, 1918]
Letter from Edna Lillard to Joshua Lillard, her brother, discussing what Ripley, and William are doing, how Dick is living, and how many products they are selling a week. Edna wonders where she will go to school and informs Joshua about the rest of the family.
Date:
September 17, 1918
Creator:
Lillard, Edna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 17, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing a walk he took with other soldiers, rumors from camp about discharge, and that he wants Gene to mail a journal for when he is able to return to work.
Date:
November 17, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of C. E. Williamson]
Photograph of Charles Edward Williamson, wearing a top had, a coat, and a cloak. His left arm is placed behind his back.
Date:
May 17, 1896
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History