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[Funeral Notice for William Franklin Beck]

Printed card announcing the funeral for William Franklin Beck, who was born January 11, 1853 and died February 20, 1933. The service was held at a Methodist church in Midlothian, Texas, and the interment was at Midlothian Cemetery.
Date: 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Trim TCU" Ribbon]

Ribbon made of orange material with green writing. There is a green bear at the top of the ribbon. Under the bear, it says "Trim TCU. Mash The Frogs."
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Usher" Ribbon]

Ribbon made of white material with blue lettering which reads "USHER" vertically. There is a nail, probably used as a pin, at the top of the ribbon.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Red Paper Poppy]

Flower made of red paper for the petals and green paper and wire for the stem. Green and yellow ribbons are attached, as is a slip of paper that reads "In Memoriam". The other side of the paper says "The American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Veteran Made Poppy."
Date: November 11, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eleanor Smith Bayne, Charles Stewart Vining, and Hattie Smith Vining]

Photograph of Eleanor Smith Bayne, left, Charles Stewart Vining, center, and Sara Harriett "Hattie" Smith Vining, right. The women stand in front of Charles Stewart Vining, both with their hands crossed in front of them. There are trees and bushes behind them.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dental License for Eldon Robert Woolsey] (open access)

[Dental License for Eldon Robert Woolsey]

Dental License from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for Eldon Robert Woolsey, DDS. He is buried at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.
Date: July 10, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Grave Marker of Dalton Elmer Sanders]

Photograph of the grave marker of Dalton Elmer Sanders, "Our Little Man" (1930-1931). A man is standing next to the grave marker, and fresh flowers are placed on it. He is buried in Mont Belvieu Methodist Cemetery in Chambers County, Texas.
Date: [1930..1931]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Painting of Joe Lett Ward, Sr.]

Painting of Joe Lett Ward, Sr. (1890-1944), wearing a navy coat, white shirt and maroon tie.
Date: [1930..1944]
Creator: Christmas, H. J.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photo Album of Landscapes and Events]

Photograph album with 19 pages of pictures of land around the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. The photographs include the following scenes: Mouth of Childress Creek; Bluffs on the Brazos; behind the Lake Waco Dam; the V. A. Hospital of Waco; construction of the Waco Drive Bridge across the Brazos River; Cruz’s Well; Cruz’s Lily Pool; Cruz’s Home; Waco’s Filtration Plant; Artesian Well in Waco; Lake Waco; National Guard; Old Gun Club; South Bosque River near Waco; Cameron Park of Waco; Ditto Crossing; North Bosque River; Falls-Tonk Creek; Ditto Crossing, North Bosque; Lake Waco; Brazos River; Bosque River; Cameron Park; Fountain and American Flag.
Date: 1934~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Be a Link in Our Chain" Card] (open access)

["Be a Link in Our Chain" Card]

A card with a pencil drawing of a chain, and the words "Be a link in our chain."
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card to Johnie Louise Bruyere] (open access)

[Christmas Card to Johnie Louise Bruyere]

A Christmas card addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, from a man who signs himself "John R." It has a painting of a small cottage in the woods on the cover, with the word "Greetings" underneath. Inside, it reads "To wish you all happiness for Christmas and the New Year."
Date: December 23, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, February 8, 1934] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, February 8, 1934]

Envelope addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere on February 8, 1934. The upper left hand corner of the envelope reads: "Katharine Cornell in The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, February 26, 1934. A Success Unique in the History of the American Theatre."
Date: February 8, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930] (open access)

[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]

Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Willis, Thomas Middlebrook
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket to a Football Game, Baylor vs. T.C.U.] (open access)

[Ticket to a Football Game, Baylor vs. T.C.U.]

Ticket stub to a football game, Baylor University vs. Texas Christian University, on November 4, 1933. The seat number is C 34.
Date: November 4, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Johnie Louise Bruyere's Report Cards, 1931-1936] (open access)

[Johnie Louise Bruyere's Report Cards, 1931-1936]

Thirteen report cards belonging to Johnie Louise Bruyere from Baylor University. They keep track of the classes she has taken, the number of days she was present and absent, her grade, whether she passed or not, and the number of chapel demerits she received during the semester.
Date: [1931-12-11..1938-08-19]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Johnie Louise Bruyere to the Board of Trustees of Gurley School, March 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Johnie Louise Bruyere to the Board of Trustees of Gurley School, March 15, 1934]

A letter from Johnie Louise Bruyere to the Board of Trustees of Gurley School in Waco, Texas. She asks to apply for a teaching position at Gurley School, stating that she attended the school eleven years ago. She submits five names as reference.
Date: March 15, 1934
Creator: Bruyere, Johnie Louise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 18, 1932] (open access)

[Letter to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 18, 1932]

Letter from a woman named Lucile to Johnie Louise Bruyere on June 18, 1932. It is written on stationery for Tom Padgitt Company, Inc. Lucile congratulates Bruyere on her grades, enclosing her report card. She goes on to discuss the fruit trees, and what she thinks she'll get her father for Father's Day.
Date: June 18, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Card] (open access)

[Dance Card]

Small booklet with a drawing of a cracked bell on the front. When opened, it reveals a place to put a table number as well as a couple number. On the opposite page, there are eight blank spaces to write in the name of dance partners. A small string is attached to the upper left hand corner of the booklet, so that it can be worn on the wrist.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere]

Envelope addressed to Johnie L. Bruyere. The envelope is from the Tom Padgitt Company in Waco, Texas.
Date: June 18, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Passenger's Check Ticket] (open access)

[Passenger's Check Ticket]

Passenger's Check for the Union Passenger Depot, from Galveston to Houston. It reads: "To identify accommodations purchased. The amount charged is The Pullman Company's rate and a surcharge of 50% of that amount required by and collected as agent for the Railroad Company, as shown on the ticket."
Date: August 7, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Passenger's Check Ticket] (open access)

[Passenger's Check Ticket]

Passenger's Check for the Union Passenger Depot, from Galveston to Houston. It reads: "To identify accommodations purchased. The amount charged is The Pullman Company's rate and a surcharge of 50% of that amount required by and collected as agent for the Railroad Company, as shown on the ticket."
Date: August 7, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]

Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
Date: June 30, 1938
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lyrics to Baylor University Alma Mater and Other Songs] (open access)

[Lyrics to Baylor University Alma Mater and Other Songs]

Lyrics for Baylor University songs, including the Alma Mater, "Our Baylor", and "That Good Old Baylor Line."
Date: 1930~
Creator: Clark, Hosea; Grove, Roxy & Markham, Enid Eastland
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Place Card for Johnie Louise Bruyere] (open access)

[Place Card for Johnie Louise Bruyere]

Place card for Johnie Louise Bruyere. Her name has been written next to a drawing of a little girl wearing a green skirt with red trim, and red blouse with green trim, and a green hood.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History