[Letter from Craig Ordner to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, October 13, 2017] (open access)

[Letter from Craig Ordner to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, October 13, 2017]

Letter from Craig Ordner to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, October 13, 2017. In the letter, Ordner thanks Dr. Willis for his donation of nine-hundred negatives and photographs to the Railroad and Heritage Museum.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Ordner, Craig
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the First Presbyterian Church to Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan Dietz, March 23, 2017] (open access)

[Letter from the First Presbyterian Church to Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan Dietz, March 23, 2017]

Letter from the First Presbyterian Church to Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan Dietz, March 23, 2017. In the letter, Dr. Willis and Dr. King, thank Dietz's grandparents for their generous donations in the past and they are celebrating the restoration of the architecture in their honor.
Date: March 23, 2017
Creator: King, Leslie Ann & Willis, Todd Bradford
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia Brazelton to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, December 20, 2016] (open access)

[Letter from Julia Brazelton to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, December 20, 2016]

Letter from Julia Brazelton to Dr. Todd Bradford Willis, December 20, 2016. In the letter, Brazelton says it was nice seeing Dr. Willis during the Christmas holidays.
Date: December 30, 2016
Creator: Brazelton, Julia
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Organ Keyboard from Left]

Photograph of the pipe organ keyboard console at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including three manual keyboards, several series of horizontal drawknob stops, and pedals, viewed from the left. A mirror is propped on top of the console, to the left of the music stand.
Date: May 17, 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Organ Keyboard from Right]

Photograph of the pipe organ keyboard console at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including three manual keyboards, several series of horizontal drawknob stops, and pedals, viewed from the right.
Date: May 17, 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pipe Organ and Stained-Glass Window]

Photograph of organ pipes in a loft at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including several sets of upright pipes in organ cases as well as a series set near-horizontally across the edge of the loft. A round stained-glass window is set in the wall above and behind the pipes.
Date: May 17, 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pipe Organ in Church Loft]

Photograph of the pipe organ at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, visible in a loft area through a wall arch. A round stained-glass window is visible in the wall behind and above the organ; below the organ, there is a hanging banner celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, and several light fixtures.
Date: May 17, 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1874 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1874 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1882 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1882 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians (including some Dentists and Pharmacists) in McLennan County, Texas: The 1875 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians (including some Dentists and Pharmacists) in McLennan County, Texas: The 1875 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[William A. Kendrick and Richard Hamorsky Exhibition Invitation]

Postcard of an invitation to an exhibition of works by William A. Kendrick, a Texas landscape artist, and Richard Hamorszky, a bronze sculptor, at the Art Center of Waco. The front of the postcard shows a painting by Kendrick and a bronze sculpture by Hamorszky. Information about the exhibition is printed on the back of the postcard, along with directions to the Art Center, visiting hours, and dates.
Date: 2014
Creator: Art Center of Waco
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Charles Evans, Sr. House]

Photograph of the Charles Evans, Sr. house at 2100 Colcord Avenue in Waco. It was formerly the home of the Charles and Nannie Sleeper Evans family during the 20th century. It is a two-story house, which has four columns in front. Trees are on both sides of the house, though the ones on the right are missing their leaves.
Date: 2013
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Silver Chalice]

Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden surface. Fortuny fabric on a panel of the reredos in Cox Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date: 2013
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Silver Chalice]

Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice on an ivory cloth. A wooden door or wall is visible in the background. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date: 2013
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Silver Chalice]

Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden shelf. The words "Given To The Glory of God," as well as others, are inscribed at the base of the chalice. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date: 2013
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: John T. and Hester Willis estate sale] (open access)

[Clipping: John T. and Hester Willis estate sale]

John T. and Hester Willis estate sale news clipping, March, 2012.
Date: March 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Balcony in St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the balcony inside St. James Methodist Church. Pews are on the ground level, and opera seats are in the balcony. A brass chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of a marble cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into stone and placed within a brick wall. Glare on the stone makes the writing difficult to read. -This is the cornerstone for the present building, erected in 1924
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Doorway in St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of a doorway inside St. James Methodist Church. An exit sign hangs above it, and a red chair is placed toward to the right.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Facade of St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of blue steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by Adams & Adams, architects.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Heritage Room in St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the heritage room of St. James Methodist Church. Various pieces of church furniture are pictured, as well as several items hanging on the wall. The original church pulpit and baptismal font are in the background.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Heritage Room in St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the heritage room inside St. James Methodist Church. The floor has red carpeting and a piano is visible in the background. Other historical objects include an altar, baptismal font, and original pews.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Interior of St. James Methodist Church]

Photograph of the interior of St. James Methodist Church. The ground level is pictured, as well as the balcony, which has ornate red and gold decoration. Pews are to the left of the image, and a piano and podium are to the right.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History