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[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]
Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date:
December 26, 1909
Creator:
Logan, Wes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Waco Flood]
Postcard of Waco during a flood of the Brazos River. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Kate Dean in Claremont, New Hampshire and says "This picture does not half tell the tale of East Waco's terrible flood. The Brazos is a terrible river. With love, C.F.D."
Date:
May 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lorena Stauts Birthplace]
Photograph of a small house. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mart 1908, Lorena Stauts born here."
Date:
August 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Townley Family]
Portrait of William and Bertha Amy Townley standing together with their young daughter, Vera Mae Townley, between them.
Date:
1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nash, Robinson & Co. to A.M. Montieth - April 1, 1905]
Letter written to A.M. Montieth in Belton, Texas from Nash-Robinson & Co. in Waco, Texas, asking for remittance and giving a deadline and penalty if the deadline is not met.
Date:
April 1, 1905
Creator:
Nash, Robinson & Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas, with a handwritten note that says "Heaven's eternal years is thine." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Rodesia Stephens and says, "Hello Rodesia, how are you this evening? Hope you are well by this time. I wrote you a letter over a week ago, haven't heard from M.E.J. yet. I have a lot to tell when we meet again. Pro. Rinkney is as low as he can be. I am well, all send love. Mary E. Moore."
Date:
July 9, 1908
Creator:
Moore, Mary E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Vera Mae Itschner]
Portrait of Vera Mae Itschner as a baby, wearing a white lace dress and sitting in a wicker chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Vera Mae, 5 mo. old. Had been sick."
Date:
1902
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Bill Townley]
Portrait of Bill Townley as a young child wearing a large hat and pulling a small wagon. A handwritten note below the photo says "by Anson Sisk in unusual pose."
Date:
1907
Creator:
Johnson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Berl Von Blon]
Portrait of Berl Von Blon, a young woman with dark hair wearing a dress with large bows in her hair. Berl was born Jan. 28, 1890 and died Jan. 19, 1983. She is buried in Rosemound Cemetery in Waco.
Date:
1906~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills]
Receipt for goods purchased by S.M. Roy & Co. in Hennings, Tennessee from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills in Waco, Texas.
Date:
April 10, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fifth Street Methodist Church]
Postcard of Fifth Street Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Leila Lowry at Baylor University and says "Isn't it great to be home sick? If you care to answer this. J.E.M."
Date:
September 30, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]
Graduation announcement for Waco High School's class of 1901, inviting Mrs. Lula Maskew and family to the commencement exercises. Included is a class roll.
Date:
May 30, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
[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
[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
[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
[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