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[Photograph of Howard Early Martin]
Photograph of Howard Early Martin as a baby lying on a fabric-covered chair out-of-doors. He appears to be holding a toy in his left hand. Behind the chair is a grassy lawn, a bush, and a few trees. The frame of the photograph contains a poem by James Whitcomb Riley: "And to dream the old dreams o'er is a luxury divine, / When my truant fancies wander to those old school days of mine."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Main Building at Texas Christian University]
Photograph of the main building at Texas Christian University (formerly Waco Female College) in Waco, Texas, taken after the March 22, 1910 fire. The brick and stone building is damaged and does not have a roof. People and trees are on the lawn. The back includes a printed statement from the photographer and a handwritten note that says "Waco T.C.U. main building, after the fire on 3-22-1910. Presented to J.A. Curry by W. H. Curry."
Date:
[1910-03-22..]
Creator:
McCall, C. F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Clay Hambrick]
Portrait of Clay W. Hambrick, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored suit with a light-colored waistcoat and necktie. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Uncle Clay, Clay W. Hambrick - died when he was 21. Son of G. O. F. and Miranda Hambrick. Born Jan. 1883, Indiana, 1900 census - Dallas, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Schreiber & O'Bannon
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church]
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
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. A podium with a microphone and several chairs are visible, along with a piano. The photograph was taken from a balcony, and another balcony on the opposite side of the room. The other balcony has gold lettering that reads "Prayer Changes Things."
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mary Frances Smith and Edward R. Barcus]
Photograph of Mary Frances Smith Barcus and Rev. Edward R. Barcus, posed sitting, visible from the knees up. Mary Frances Smith Barcus wears a white dress with ruffle detailing along the bodice and sleeves, and Rev. Edward R. Barcus wears a dark-colored three-piece suit with a cravat and popped collar. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Grandmama Barcus and Grandfather Barcus. Taken on their wedding day July 1, 1852. Mary Frances Smith (1832-1922) and Rev. Edward R. Barcus (1825-1896)."
Date:
July 1, 1852
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Willie Sappenfield Seated]
Portrait of Willie Sappenfield seated in a chair with floral print and metal designs. He wears a light colored collar shirt, striped tie, shorts (which look to be rolled up pants), tights, and button-up boots. A hand written note on the back reads, "Willie Sappenfield, taken Oct. 18, 1913, 12 yrs. old."
Date:
October 18, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck]
Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck in celebration of graduating from Milwaukie Grammar School in Milwaukie, Oregon. Norma Aldine Reck wears a white dress with lace detailing and a white flower in her hair. To the right is a table overflowing with vases of flowers: lilies, roses, peonies, etc., and she holds a bouquet of carnations in her hands. A hand written note on the back reads, "Norma Aldine Reck, Milwaukie Grammar Grade, June 22, 1912. Milwaukie, Oregon."
Date:
June 22, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Pendleton King]
Full-length photograph of Pendleton King, dressed in a sailor suit. The boy is standing behind a fence with a stone façade and a wooden gate. A hand written note on the back reads, "Pendleton King: Age 7 years, 1897.”
Date:
1897
Creator:
Lindsey's Art Parlors
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sign at St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of a sign at St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A bell hangs beneath the sign. An announcement for the church's 138th anniversary celebration is on the board. A Texas historic marker can also be seen in the image.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nellie McCartney and Her Younger Brother]
Photograph of Nellie McCartney and her younger brother, seated opposite each other at a small round table set with tea. Both children are wearing light-colored gowns with lace detailing around the collars and hemlines. A hand written note on the back reads, “Nellie McCartney, 1873 – 1959, and her younger brother.”
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Stained Glass Windows in St. James Methodist Church]
Photograph of two stained-glass windows inside St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The windows are tall and pointed, and they have different colors, but no images. Window presented by Rev. C. S. Williams and family. Window presented by Rev. T. H. Wyatt.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ranger, Texas]
Postcard of a street in Ranger, Texas that is crowded with horse-drawn carts. The text "Fields of Liquid Gold, Ranger, Texas, 1919" can be seen.
Date:
1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Girl Named Lena]
Portrait of a baby girl, wearing a light-colored gown with cinched sleeves and collar. The girl is seated in front of a dark-colored ottoman with tassels that is elevated on some sort of riser. The back of the photograph is integrally designed with gold colored line work.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Blair, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rev. W. H. Call]
Portrait of Reverend W. H. Call, a Methodist minister, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored suit. A hand written note on the back reads, "Rev. W. H. Call, Purchased at Charles Call, DDS estate sale in Waco."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Dodson, J. M
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. The window is tall and pointed at the top. It features varying colors and a circle towards the top with an image of a cross inside it. The lower pane of the window reads, "In memory of Celia, Wiley, and Frank Adams."
Date:
2012
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of John Silver]
Portrait of John Silver, visible from the chest up, wears a dark-colored suit with a polka dot bow tie. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Uncle and brother - John Silver. Born in Darke Co., Ohio."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Edna Erle Hickman Dennis]
Full-length portrait of Edna Erle Hickman Dennis, wearing a light-colored dress with lace detailing around the collar, dark-colored tights, and boots. She stands elevated on a platform covered with patterned fabric with her left elbow resting against a patterned chaise lounge with tassels. A hand written note on the back reads, "Edna Erle Hickman Dennis, age about 1 1/2 yrs."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wooley, R. M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Weisman]
Portrait of Weisman, seated atop a fabric-covered chair, wearing a light-colored gown. The back of the photograph has intricate designs of foliage, stars, and scrolls. A hand written note on the back reads, "Henry Landsfield's [tentative] son Weisman, 3 mo. old, July 4 / 94."
Date:
July 4, 1894
Creator:
Bruce & Corti
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mollie Caldwell]
Portrait of Mollie Caldwell, visible from the lower chest up, wearing a light-colored long-sleeved blouse with a collar. Mollie Caldwell has her hair pulled back in a high chignon, pinned using a large hair bow. The mat the photograph is set on is engraved with navy blue swirling lines and circles. Affixed to the back of the photograph is a note to the postmaster which reads, "Postmaster: Please send this photo to F. J. H. Abendroth, Box 435, Kansas City, Mo."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hays, J. M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Charlie L. Banta]
Full-length portrait of Charlie L. Banta, wearing a dark three-piece suit, light-colored dress shirt, and dark slip-on loafers. He stands with his right elbow supported against a velvet chaise lounge and holds a dark colored bowler hat in his left hand. The back of the photograph has an intricate designs of circles, intersecting lines, and scrolls.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Donaldson, A. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Doors in St. John's Methodist Church]
Photograph of a set of double doors with stained glass in Saint John's Methodist Church of Waco. The windows are mostly yellow with simple designs, and a "No Food and Drink" sign is on the left window.
Date:
2011
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Grandmother McFerrin and Granddaughter]
Portrait of Mrs. McFerrin and granddaughter visible from the waist up. Mrs. McFerrin wears a dark-colored dress with many small folds pulled close together along the shoulders and puffy sleeves. Her granddaughter, on the left, wears a light-colored shirt with a square neckline. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Mrs. McFerrin and granddaughter. Mrs. M. F. Barcus's maternal uncle's wife. Wife of Rev. Dr. John Berry McFerrin of Tenn."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Thuss
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Mildred Bouscher with Teddy Bear]
Photograph of Mildred Bouscher in a wicker-and-metal stroller holding a teddy bear. She wears a light-colored long sleeve dress with lace-up booties. Behind the stroller is a patch of grass and a tall structure, perhaps a building. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mildred Bouscher with her teddybear."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History