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[Dance Program for Josephine Bahl's Benefit Ball]
Dance program for a benefit ball "given by the Waco Engine Company No. 3," and Josephine Bahl's dance program. The program contains the order of dances and the presentation of badges; on the back of the program there are the names of the committee members involved.
Date:
November 24, 1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mary Florence Collins (Mamie)]
Portrait of Mary Florence Collins in a formal, silk dress wand a necklace hanging down from her neck.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."
Date:
July 27, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Same Old Story": Part 3]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a couple sitting in a small row boat by the bank of a small fish pond; the caption underneath reads: "But he breaks her gentle heart, While down the stream they float." The note on the back of the card is written in red ink and says: "Still on the Fish Pond."
Date:
October 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Spooners Delight Postcard: Part 1]
Postcard with a photograph of a man and a woman kissing with a caption reading: "One half my life I'd gladly miss, If I could have just one like this" and the title "Spooners Delight."
Date:
1908
Creator:
Thomas, J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Laurene Adele McConnell]
Postcard with a photograph of Laurene Adele "Dell" McConnell in a ballerina outfit. She is standing next to a large bouquet of flowers and holding her dress out with her right hand. The back of the photograph has a note that reads: "Laurene Adele "Dell" McConnell, father - James Baugh."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Stauts
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 3]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a man laying next to a woman in a dress on the bank of a small creek; there are music notes and lyrics printed on the bottom of the card that read: "Sighing crying for the love that's growing." There is also a handwritten note on the reverse side of the card that says: "On Camp. Flatt Rock. About two hours before the swim."
Date:
October 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Postcard to John Philip Herlin Bahl from Oscar Hessdoerfer, December 23, 1908]
Postcard from Oscar Hessdoerfer to John Philip Herlin Bahl with an illustration of a Christmas scene including a snowing house, a cross, and snowy garland in the foreground.
Date:
December 23, 1908
Creator:
Hessdoerfer, Oscar
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a View Looking Down a Road Between Trees]
Postcard with a photograph of a view looking down "Lover's Lane" positioned underneath a grove of trees; the caption reads: "You had better bring Harry down here. What you think?" The note on the reverse side of the card reads: "Am having some joy - so sorry you would not ride with me Sunday. Lots of girls here. I leave tomorrow. At home about Sun./six."
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Spooners Delight Postcard: Part 2]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins with a photograph of a man and a woman holding each other with a caption: "Don't you dare to kiss me - IF you do, Remember I'll get even with you," and a title that reads "Spooners Delight."
Date:
1908
Creator:
Thomas, J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Go on Smiling": Part 1]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a man and a woman sitting in a yard of flowers and trees. The photograph has a caption on the bottom that reads: "Go on smiling darling, laughing don't be weeping the time will come for me and you." There is also a note written on the back in red ink.
Date:
October 21, 1908
Creator:
Scott & Van Altena
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 19, 1920]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. Elmer talks to Josephine about her needing to buy a nice suit, and the one that she really wants. He repeatedly says: "You know I am not lonesome but I just don't like to be without you at all." The bulk of the letter talks about activities going on in Waco, but he hopes that Josephine has a great time while she is in St. Louis.
Date:
August 19, 1920
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 1: Sensation]
Postcard one of a set of six entitled "Sensation" with a photograph of a man reaching for a woman's umbrella. The note on the back of the card reads: "Dear Harry. Before your fran had been here twenty four hours she started killing flies and broke my cream pitcher..."
Date:
July 11, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Elizabeth Balfe Collins]
Portrait of Elizabeth Balfe Collins, first wife of Michael Collins, wearing a dark dress and earrings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of John Philip Bahl's Home in Waco, Texas]
Photograph of the home of John Philip Bahl and his family at 818 North 16th Street in Waco, Texas. In front of the home are his four children: John, Blondina, Leda, Josephine. The house itself is two stories, and has a staircase leading to it from the street, there is also a balcony over the front door on the second floor and a wrap-around porch in the front.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Family Portraits Including Bahls, Wheatlys, Baughs, and Hessdoerfers]
Two family portraits including Bahls, Wheatlys, Baughs, and Hessdoerfers. The portrait on the left shows (from left to right): Barbara Griesbaum Hessdoerfer, Josephine Wheatly, Katharine Wheatly, and Katharine Bahl. The portrait on the right shows (from left to right): Barbara Roedler Hessdoerfer, Blondina Bahl Baugh, James Baugh, and Katharine Bahl.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Stamford Inn in Stamford, Texas, January 1908]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins from Jodie in Samford, Texas with a tinted photograph of the Stamford Inn in Stamford, Texas; the photograph shows the building as being yellow and a group of kids standing by the fence bordering the inn. There is a note on the reverse side of the card that says, in part: "Hello there have you gotten over the shock H. was called away..."
Date:
January 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 15, 1897]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in Waco, Texas. Strecker, Jr. says that he had just received "a beautiful lot of foreign birds skins and also a snow-white weasel skin." He goes on to describe the dance party that had recently took place and was amazed that they only had one keg of beer available.
Date:
July 15, 1897
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 4]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a woman in a dress, holding an umbrella and sitting on the bottom step on a porch staircase; there are music notes and lyrics printed at the bottom of the card that read: "Still I'm always Dreaming love of you." There is also a note written on the reverse side of the card that says: "Now this is my normal attitude that looks like our brother. Is ours as big as that looks?"
Date:
October 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Soldier at Camp Cuba Libre, Jacksonville, Florida]
Photograph of a soldier standing by a deck and leaning against his large rifle at Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida; there is a name on the back of the photo that reads "Arthur Mader." This soldier is wearing his military uniform with an ammo belt, boots, and campaign hat.
Date:
1898
Creator:
Waterman Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, August 28, 1907]
Postcard with a photograph of a group of people around a small structure, two women are sitting on top of a small wooden rising, the caption reads: "A part of a big picnic crowd from Marlin do you see me?" The not on the back of the card reads: "Have had a dandy time and go home today. Will see you soon."
Date:
August 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, September 20, 1905]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration on the front of a man driving a car with a barrel acting as a front wheel, an umbrella as a roof, and a bucket of objects hanging off the back; the title of this illustration is "I auto write."
Date:
September 20, 1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Wading Pond and City Park, Houston, Texas]
Postcard with a tinted photograph Wading Pond at City Park in Houston, Texas. The photograph shows kids standing in the water in front of a fountain, there are other people standing near a pedestrian bridge; the text on the back says: "I can handle Will Harry & Jack [] will send them a postal in the near future."
Date:
June 24, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "One Sight of You": Part 2]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a picture of a man sitting down and holding a woman next to him and lyrics printed below that read: "Dark are the nights, the World seems drear, Life holds no charms without you near." There is a short note written in blue ink on the back of the card that reads: "This is also the truth."
Date:
1908?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History