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[Postcard for Bastrop, Texas]
Postcard showing nine scenes of Bastrop, Texas. Photographs include (from left to right): (1) Piney Creek, (2) Main Street, (3) Diagonal Street, (4) Bastrop from bird's-eye view, (5) the court house and jail, (6) bridge across the Colorado River, (7) the high school building, (8) a side view of the bridge across the Colorado River, and (9) a train depot. A partially-legible note is written on the back, that says "Suppose you will be surprised to receive this postal but did think of the [...] for a postal. Hope you are all well [...] Hattie."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Grissom
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mary Hardin-Baylor College]
Postcard of Mary Hardin-Baylor College in Belton, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jack V. Newland Beside Airplane]
Photograph of Jack V. Newland, who stands in a field beside an airplane with three stabilizing wheels, parallel wings, and a motor housed in a metal cage. Beneath the photograph in a black box are the typed words, "Old Fashioned Greetings From the Waco Municipal Airport, Jack V. Newland - Manager."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Unidentified Man]
Photograph of an unidentified young man. He poses in a room with several pieces of furniture, wearing a jacket and striped pants.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harper
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Unidentified Man Standing]
Photograph of an unidentified man standing with his right hand supported against a wicker chair. He wears a dark-colored three-piece suit. A hand written note on the back reads, "From album of Abbie Collier."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pratt
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mrs. Morrow at Age 13]
Portrait of Mrs. Morrow at age thirteen, visible from the chest up, wearing a checkered dress with buttons and a detailed collar. She is believed to be the mother of Eb B. Morrow. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Mother at age 13, Mrs. Morrow, Waco."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dewey Eugene McWhirter on Pony]
Photograph of Dewey Eugene McWhirter, wearing a light-colored shirt, shorts, and hat, seated on a pony in front of the porch of a white house. A hand written note on the back reads, "Dewey Eugene McWhirter, age 2 years, 5 months old, 516 South 11 St., Waco, Texas. Died 1984, McLennan County."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jennie Goodell Pound]
Full-length portrait of a women tentatively identified as Jennie Goodell Pound. She is wearing a long-sleeved dark dress with a light-colored kerchief around her neck and boots. She stands with her right elbow supported against a velvet chaise couch. The back of the photograph is intricately designed with a scene of bamboo and birds, and a typed note reads, "Mr. & Mrs. D. G. Clark, photographers, York, Nebraska."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Clark, Mr. & Mrs. D. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Brazos River Flood]
Postcard showing the Brazos River flood on Elm Street in East Waco. Buildings and power lines can be seen above the water.
Date:
December 7, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Clay Avenue Methodist Church]
Photograph of the Clay Avenue Methodist Church that appears to be constructed of adobe or a similar material. There is a sign at the right of the image, which reads "Central Texas Metropolitan Community Church." Clay Avenue Methodist Church of Waco was located at 1601 Clay Avenue. The building is now used by the Central Texas Metropolitan Community Church.
Date:
2011
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Plaque for St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of a plaque for St. James Methodist Church. The plaque reads "St. James Tabernacle, Erected 1909. Rev. L. H. Richardson, Pastor." This marble plaque is located in a church tower.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Unidentified Boy with Cane]
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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Joanne Moore and Her Father]
Photograph of toddler Joanne Moore on the lap of her father, Joe Moore. Joe Moore sits on the front porch railing of a welcoming clapboard sided house, wearing a light-colored dress shirt with a bow tie and tweed pants. Joanne Moore wears a light-colored dress, tights, and Mary Jane shoes. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Joanne and Dad (Joe Moore)." Joanne Moore McCulley (1917-2000) was a Waco artist and educator. She designed the needlepoint kneelers at the altar rail of Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of John and Lillian Langdon]
Full-length portrait of John and Lillian Langdon. Lillian Langdon, sitting, wears a light-colored checkered dress with a matching jacket and a pearl necklace. John Landon, standing to the right of his sister, wears a dark jacket and knee-length shorts with dark tights and button-up boots. A hand written note on the back reads, "John Langdon & sister Lillian (Lillie). He was born 1887, about 4 yrs. old here, I suppose."
Date:
1891
Creator:
Whittaker & Kennedy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Pulpit in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Several podiums with microphones are visible along with a piano to the right. A balcony above the pulpit has gold lettering that reads, "Prayer Changes Things." St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by Adams & Adams, architects.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Glen Rose]
Postcard showing Lakeview at Glen Rose, Texas. The lake features several rocks and a footbridge. A line of trees can be seen in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of C. E. Boles Reading]
Photograph of Charlie E. Boles sitting in a wicker chair, wearing a light-colored suit, socks, and shoes, reading a book or pamphlet. A wicker table is positioned behind Boles, and potted foliage is in the background. A hand written note on the back reads, "C. E. Boles, 'Charlie' Boles, MHS teacher, room and board at Robinson, ca. 1908."
Date:
1908~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Glen Rose]
Photograph of an auto park at Glen Rose, Texas. Several people can be seen outside their car, apparently getting ready for a picnic. Several structures can be seen in the back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Silver Chalice]
Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden shelf. The words "Given To The Glory of God," as well as others, are inscribed at the base of the chalice. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills Queen]
Photograph of the Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills Queen at Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. A group of women stand atop a horse-drawn float, while a group of African American men carry an accompanying sign.
Date:
1894
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Eddy High School]
Postcard of Eddy High School, a two story brick structure.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Stained Glass Windows in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of two stained glass windows in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They have varying colors of glass but feature no images. The lower panes of the windows read, "In memory of J. J. Flewellen by Carver Faculty" and "Presented by W. H. Hawkins, Contractor."
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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. It features varying colors and a circle towards the top with an image of golden gates within it. The lower pane of the window reads, "Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Watkins."
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Howard Martin with Unidentified Man]
Photograph of Howard Martin on the right with an unidentified man in cowboy costumes. Both men wear cowboy hats, chaps, and holsters - the man on the left slings a gun. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Right: Howard Martin."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History