[Souvenir Pamphlet for Violinist Rubinoff] (open access)

[Souvenir Pamphlet for Violinist Rubinoff]

Violin-shaped booklet advertising a "personal appearance" of violinist Dave Rubinoff in Waco, including background about Rubinoff and about his Stradivarius violin, information about the recital and ticket prices, a photo of Rubinoff playing the violin, and a blank space labeled "Personal Autograph"
Date: unknown
Creator: Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
James Dowell: Portraits, Landscapes and Still Lifes (open access)

James Dowell: Portraits, Landscapes and Still Lifes

Exhibit book for paintings by James Dowell displayed at Tyler Museum of Art, including an essay about Dowell's art; a chronological list of Dowell's education, exhibitions, and publications; images of paintings; and a checklist of the exhibition.
Date: 2003
Creator: Tyler Museum of Art
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
James Dowell: Paintings (open access)

James Dowell: Paintings

Exhibit book for paintings by James Dowell displayed at The Art Center in Waco including an essay about Dowell's art, images of paintings, and a checklist of the exhibition, as well as staff affiliated with the organization.
Date: 1983
Creator: Art Center (Waco, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

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

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~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grace Methodist Church]

Postcard of Dallas's Grace Methodist Church, a brick and stone building with a tower and large stained glass windows, on a street corner with a tree in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Grace Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas." The church was designed by William A. Cann.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grace Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas]

Postcard image of Grace Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. In the image the church is built with early Gothic styles with spires, stained glass windows, and pointed archways. The church was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis.
Date: 1911
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Postcard of a Methodist Church on Austin Avenue, in Waco, Texas. The church is built in the Gothic architecture style with one large spire on top of its highest corner. The steps lead up to pointed archways and large windows. Handwritten text on the back address the postcard to Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
Date: 1907
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas]

Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.
Date: 1915
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church]

Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, South. According to a note on the photo, the church was erected in 1901-1902 and dismantled in 1935. The edifice was located at Austin Avenue and 12th Street in Waco and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis.
Date: [1902..1935]
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Come to the wedding Wednesday-night, come early if you want a seat. I hope to meet you then. Your [?] friend, Helen [?] Moody." Another handwritten note on the back of the card says "Well good morning bright-eyes. Guess you will be surprised to get a card from the Moody Post mistress but hope it will be a very pleasant surprise for you. I often [?] have heard sister speak of you. She thinks you are ok but calls you mischievous sometimes but I don't."
Date: unknown
Creator: Moody, Helen & Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built from 1901 to 1902. William A. Cann of St. Louis was the architect. The structure was later sold to the congregation of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built in 1901-1902 and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis. The edifice was later sold to the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Postcard of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, viewed from across the street. The large, tan building features a large tower and several intricate stained-glass windows. Power lines cross the air above the photographer.
Date: [1902..1954]
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas]

Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas that is positioned from a side front view. The church is designed with early Gothic features such as pointed archways, and a large spire. Greenery is visible growing up the side of the front of the church. William A. Cann of St. Louis designed the church edifice.
Date: 1944
Creator: Cann, William A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unidentified Couple]

Photograph of an unidentified couple standing arm-in-arm for a portrait. The woman (left) wears a floor-length formal dress, along with a floral headdress with long, light-colored ribbons attached. The man (right) wears a three-piece suit and tie along with a floral boutonniere. Both subjects wear rings on their right ring fingers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pannewitz, Gustav A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Jennie A. Parker Buckelew, May 26, 1890] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Jennie A. Parker Buckelew, May 26, 1890]

Funeral program for Jennie A. Parker Buckelew, born 1854 and died 1890. The funeral was held on May 26, 1890, at the Longview Methodist Church. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Longview, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Allen Davis, December 15, 1900] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Allen Davis, December 15, 1900]

Funeral program for Will Allen Davis, born 1898 and died December 14, 1900. The funeral was held on December 15, 1900 in the residence of R. H. Parker. He was buried in the Masonic section of the Abilene Municipal Cemetery in Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 15, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Academy Plaque]

Oval plaque made of brass with letters spelling out "Academy of the Sacred Heart." There are four holes punched in around the edges, at the center of each side.
Date: 1920%
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Cameron Home]

Photograph of the Waco Public Library, a Beaux Arts style structure with trees and a well-manicured lawn. The structure was located at 1717 Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. It was the former home of William Waldo Cameron (1878-1939) and was designed by Roy E. Lane.
Date: 1912
Creator: Lane, Roy E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History