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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 Elmer Josephine Wheatly (Dolly) as a Ballerina]
Portrait of Elmer Josephine Wheatly (Dolly) in a ballerina outfit; she is standing on the toes of her feet with her legs crossed and hands clasped together.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Holiday Card with a Photo of Mary Elizabeth Bahl]
Photograph of Mary Elizabeth Bahl (Mary Betty) as a baby, mounted on a holiday card with text that reads: "Hearty Christmas Greetings and all best wishes for the New Year."
Date:
1921?
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
[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
[Portrait of Two Young Girls in Dress]
Portrait of two young girls in dresses posing for a picture. The girl on the right is wearing a dark dress, and the one on the left is wearing a light dress.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Three Men in Costumes]
Portrait of three men wearing costumes, one of the men is seated and the other two are standing on either side of him. All three costumes are very old fashioned, and have feathers in their hats; their shirts are large and ruffled down the sleeves.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jackson, W. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Young Lady in a Dress]
Portrait of a young lady sitting down on a small wall and wearing a nice dress, plaid sash, boots, and a lace collar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
J. L. Bergstrom Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[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
[Portrait of a Man in a Dress Suit]
Portrait of a man wearing a nice dress suit with his hair parted down the middle; on his left jacket lapel he has two pins attached.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson 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