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[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
[Austin Avenue Image on Plate]
White china plate with a blue image printed in the center of a main street lined with buildings, labeled "Austin Avenue and City Hall, Waco, Texas." The outer edge of the plate has decorative scallops edged in blue and there are images of colored flowers around the center image: blue flowers at the top, left, purple flowers at the lower left, and yellow flowers at right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wheelock
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Avenue Methodist Church Scrapbook]
Scrapbook documenting the history of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church including newspaper clippings, photos, letters, event programs, and other items.
Date:
1950~/2022~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baby Boots]
Pair of leather, lace-up baby boots that belonged to Thomas L. Willis. The pieces around the toe, sole, and laces are shiny red leather with heavy, textured yellow cloth around the main part of the shoes.
Date:
1826~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blue Jug #467]
Sky-blue pottery jug that has a long neck and elongated handle, with a cork sealing the top. There is also a small hole above the handle possibly to help liquid flow better. Blue lettering stamped on the side says, "Hicks Rubber Co., Inc. Waco, Texas 467."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hicks Rubber Company
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bosque County: Land and People (A History of Bosque County, Texas)
This volume about Bosque County includes introductory material about the history and geography of the area, community histories, and family histories with genealogical information. Index starts on page 788.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Bosque County History Book Committee
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Brief History of The Austin Avenue United Methodist Church of Waco, Texas
Text describing the history of The Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, including information about its establishment, staff members, congregation, and historic significance of the building located on Austin Avenue near 13th Street.
Date:
1991
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Children of Edgar Brown Sutherlin and Edith H. Wilson]
List of the children of Edgar Brown Sutherlin and Edith H. Wilson Sutherlin. It includes information about their births, deaths, and marriages.
Date:
1990~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chris's Cafe Sugar Bowl]
Metal sugar bowl with handles on either side and a hinged lid, engraved with "Chris's" on the front.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Benedict Indestructo
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[City of Waco $1 Certificate]
Engraved certificate the size of a bank note with images and text on the front that says: "The City of Waco, State of Texas, Will pay to bearer One Dollar." There are black-and-white images on the front including a man carrying a spear on horseback (lower-left corner), a brick suspension bridge over a river with a city behind (center), and a train engine pulling a coal car (lower-right). The back of the certificate has a decorative design in blue ink surrounding the text "Receivable for all Advalorem Tax. Due the City of Waco." The recorder's signature at the bottom left corner is signed by James H. Torbett. The mayor's signature at the bottom right corner is signed by John C. West.
Date:
1875
Creator:
Waco (Tex.)
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flack Family Picture]
Photograph of Flack family at their home in McGregor, Texas in June 1917. The photograph reads, "Mother Mrs. C.S. Flack, Ruth Flack, Milton Flack, Al Flack, Willie Flack. Husband and Father of Children Peter J. Flack deceased 9-10-1899."
Date:
June 1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Evelyn Webb Howard, April 2, 2022]
Funeral program for Evelyn Webb Howard, born August 2, 1938 and died March 17, 2022. The funeral was held April 2, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery officiated by Fermis Howard, III. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried in Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.
Date:
2022
Creator:
Rodgers, Clifton D.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, September 12, 2020]
Funeral program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, born August 17, 1926 and died September 6, 2020. The funeral was held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the cemetery, officiated by Kelvin Williams. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.
Date:
September 12, 2020
Creator:
Rodgers, Clifton D.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Gone for the Wind" Ticket Stubs from the Orpheum Theatre]
Ticket stubs for a Friday night showing of "Gone with the Wind" on February 16, 1940, the second night of its roadshow arrival at the Orpheum Theatre in Waco, Texas. The tickets are for "Mr. Wm. Hutto" in seats Q1-2, center. The tickets, $1.20 each, are pink and include mention of an orchestra.
Date:
February 16, 1940
Creator:
Orpheum Theatre
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Metal Coin Bank]
Personal bank made of metal with a speckled green exterior and a plate on the front that says "Central National Bank, Waco, Texas." The front part is sloped and has four coin slots of difference sizes labeled (left-right): 25¢, Conscience Fund, 5¢, 10¢ Daily. There are panes below the slots; the left one is blank, but the right slots display the numbers "2" and "5." There is a lock on the bottom where the coins can be removed.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Miniature Stein]
Miniature ceramic drinking stein in an orange marbled pattern, with a hinged, connected metal lid. A small tag attached to the stein says, "German Exhibit Cotton Palace Waco 1912."
Date:
1912
Creator:
Texas Cotton Palace
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses]
Pair of opera glasses made of gilt metal with decorative embellishments and inlaid with mother-of-pearl around the barrels of the lenses and around two parts of the foldable handle.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
J. Levinski Co.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Satchel]
Rectangular burlap bag with a handle printed across the front with "Waco News-Tribune Times Herald." Several folded miniature newspapers in plastic covers are arranged inside the satchel.
Date:
1950/1960~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Permanent Dentistry Certificate for A. A. Beville]
Certificate licensing Alexander Archer Beville to practice dentistry in the state of Texas.
Date:
189X-10-30
Creator:
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]
Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
August 25, 1910
Creator:
Elsa
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]
Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
August 25, 1910
Creator:
Louis and Smith Anna
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Predominately African-American Section of First Street Cemetery of Waco, Texas
Text regarding the history, community value, and cultural importance of First Street Cemetery in Waco, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford & Griggs, John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Prospectus of Twelve Central Texas Counties.
This book gives an overview of the twelve Blackland Counties of Texas in alphabetical order. For each county, a brief description of the geographic and agricultural characteristics is given as well as statistics on population and county income. Additionally, a geological description of the Black Prairie Region gives more specific aspects of the area and the soil compositions and a final chapter discusses the property market of the area.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Crawford, Wilbur F. & [Moore, Monta J.]
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rectangular Plate with Auditorium Image]
Small rectangular ashtray or shallow plate with a colored illustration of a large building on the inside, labeled "Auditorium, Waco, Texas." The building appears to be Spanish-style architecture with square towers and red-tile roofs, as well as a large arched roof behind; flags are flying from various towers. The dish also has a decorative, scalloped edging that is white with some gilding.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wheelock
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History