William Newland Stuckey in Master Mason Uniform

Copy negative of an artist's portrait of William Newland Stuckey dressed in a master mason uniform. He has a long beard and stands holding a cane in one hand.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wedding Portrait

Copy negative of a wedding portrait of Sallie Parker Willis and Thomas Middlebrook Willis believed to be taken in Abilene, Texas. The photograph was either taken the day of the wedding or the day after. He is sitting in a chair on the right holding a hat, and she is standing behind him on the left holding her hat. They are in front of a studio background with columns. An official Texas historical marker was placed at Thomas Middlebrook Willis' grave in 2009 at the Masonic Cemetery of Abilene, TX. The historical marker states that after graduating from the Law School of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, T.M. Willis moved to Abilene and established a practice. In 1886 he married Abilene resident Sallie Parker at the First Presbyterian Church of Abilene and the couple had eight children. Willis was elected City Attorney and later served as City Judge.
Date: 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

People on Front Porch

Copy negative of R. H. Parker and family standing on the porch of a large two story house at S. 2nd St. and Butternut in Abilene in the late 1880's. There is a fence in front and other buildings in the background.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene #1

Copy negative of downtown Abilene in the 1880s. There are buildings along the street, signs, men, horses, buggies, and wagons.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene #2

Copy negative of downtown Abilene in the 1880s. There are buildings along the street, signs, men, horses, buggies, and wagons.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Music Band

Copy negative of the Abilene Town Band of the 1880s. The men are sitting and standing, holding their instruments. From left to right they are T. A. Lipps, Pete Kauffman, Adolph Heyck, Dave Kauffman, J. T. Tarpley, Will Woodward, Turner Lesslie, and Wilson. Printed below is a paragraph about the band.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Music Band

Copy negative of the Abilene Town Band of the 1880s. The men are sitting and standing, holding their instruments. From left to right they are T. A. Lipps, Pete Kauffman, Adolph Heyck, Dave Kauffman, J. T. Tarpley, Will Woodward, Turner Lesslie, and Wilson. Printed below is a paragraph about the band.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, June 4, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, June 4, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 4, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, June 11, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, June 11, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 11, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, June 18, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, June 18, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 18, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, June 25, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, June 25, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 25, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, July 2, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, July 2, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 2, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, July 9, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, July 9, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 9, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, July 16, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, July 16, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 16, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 23, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 30, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, August 6, 1886 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, August 6, 1886

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 6, 1886
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, December 20, 1889 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, December 20, 1889

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 20, 1889
Creator: Hoeny, John, Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 13, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 13, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 13, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, November 20, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, November 20, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 20, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, November 27, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, November 27, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 27, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, December 4, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 4, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, December 11, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, December 11, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 11, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1885 (open access)

The Taylor County News. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 18, 1885
Creator: Lowry, James A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History