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[Photograph of Dr. F. Fanning - Magnetic Healer]
Photograph of Dr. Frank Fanning, magnetic healer, wearing an overcoat - the very beginning of a patterned necktie and tie tack can be seen. In his left hand he holds a hat, and in his right hand he holds a cane. Embossed below the photograph, on the mat, reads, "Dr. F. Fanning, Magnetic Healer." A handwritten note on the back reads, "With compliments of Frank Fanning, San Antonio, Tex. Feb. 14, 1888."
Date:
February 14, 1888
Creator:
Deane
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Hill Bostick]
Portrait of four year old Hill Bostick leaning on a table with his hat in his right hand. Text on the back reads: " To Grand Pa and... ".
Date:
February 9, 1881
Creator:
Bushman, H. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sons of the American Revolution Certificate of Membership for Dr. Todd Bradford Willis]
Certificate from the Sons of the American Revolution acknowledging the membership of Dr. Todd Bradford Willis. The certificate is signed by five officials within the organization giving their consent to the matter.
Date:
February 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Colgin Home From the Left, February 1949]
Photograph of the Colgin home from the left side at 2611 Austin Avenue, Waco. It is shown covered in snow.
Date:
February 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Gardner Sleeper]
Photograph of Gardner Southworth Sleeper, a man with a long, bushy beard.
Date:
February 1982
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marriage License of Charles Evans and Nannie C. Sleeper]
Marriage license of Charles Evans and Nannie C. Sleeper, McLennan County, Feb. 4, 1880, signed by Rev. Dr. Samuel A. King, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Waco.
Date:
February 4, 1880
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Otis Ground]
Photograph of a young Otis Earl Ground standing outside of a house in Fort Worth, Texas. He is dressed in cold weather clothing: a striped sweater, a collared shirt, shorts, socks, shoes and a beret.
Date:
February 25, 1930
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Todd Bradford Willis and John T. Willis, Sr.]
Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr. holding Todd Bradford Willis in the back yard of 4704 Hillcrest Drive in Waco, Texas. Brad Willis appears to be asleep, and John T. Willis squints in the sunlight. Behind them, the screen door is open.
Date:
February 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Todd Bradford Willis and Hester B. Willis]
Photograph of Hester B. Willis holding Todd Bradford Willis on the front steps of 210 N. 30th Street in Waco, Texas. She smiles straight ahead, while Brad Willis looks to the right. He clasps his hands in front of him.
Date:
February 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 5, 1945]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on February 5, 1945. He sends well wishes to a friend who has the chicken pox, and says he hasn't heard from his cousin Jimmie Kendrick since he went to Australia. He tells his parents about the food he ate the night before, and mentions that eggs are cheaper in Italy than they are in the U.S.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Tomko to Hester B. and John Todd Willis, Jr., February 20, 1984]
Letter from Pat Tomko of the First United Methodist Church of Waco to Hester B. and John Todd Willis, Jr. on February 20, 1984. Tomko informs the Willises of the Kneelers Todd Bradford Willis gave to the church in honor of his family members.
Date:
February 20, 1984
Creator:
Tomko, Pat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, on February 15, 1944. He thanks her for a box she sent him at Christmas, and admits that Italy is better than Africa, and there are more things to take pictures of in Italy than in Africa, but he still wants to go home. He's heard that Margaret Ann is dating a soldier, and predicts that they will get married.
Date:
February 15, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 4, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 4, 1944. He has gone to see Wilbur Crawford for the past few days, and the two of them have planned a camping and fishing trip to take place when the war is over. Willis asks where his cousin Jimmie Kendrick is stationed.
Date:
February 4, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, February 8, 1934]
Envelope addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere on February 8, 1934. The upper left hand corner of the envelope reads: "Katharine Cornell in The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, February 26, 1934. A Success Unique in the History of the American Theatre."
Date:
February 8, 1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 6, 1942]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 6, 1942. He asks after the farm, and tells them to keep sending him clippings from the Waco newspapers.
Date:
February 6, 1942
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Matkin to Todd Bradford Willis, February 6, 1989]
Letter from Raymond Matkin to Todd Bradford Willis on February 6, 1989, informing him of his reappointment to the McLennan County Historical Commission for the 1989-1990 term, and supplying the date of the first meeting.
Date:
February 6, 1989
Creator:
Matkin, Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Presented to Clara Evans Willis]
Certificate awarded to Clara Evans Willis for her work with the USO during World War II. It reads: "In Recognition of Meritorious Service in USO War Work, this certificate is presented to Mrs. J. T. Willis. February 5, 1946." It is signed by the chairman and the president of the United Services Organization.
Date:
February 5, 1946
Creator:
United Services Organization
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 6, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 6, 1943. He tells them he has received the family pictures they sent, and asks if his watch is working. He tells his mother she can take it with her into town if she wants.
Date:
February 6, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 26, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 26, 1943. He lets them know he's doing well, that he's being fed, and he enjoys the scenery.
Date:
February 26, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 18, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 18, 1944. He says he bought a war bond and sent it home, and that he's going to visit Wilbur Crawford in the hospital soon. He got a lighter, a box of pecans, and the film sent from home. He asks after his parents' broken ice box, and says it might be hard to get a new one.
Date:
February 18, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 26, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 26, 1944. He informs them that Wilbur Crawford, whose leg was injured, had the bandages taken off and just needs exercise to recover. He plans to have his picture taken and send them to his parents. He's had letters from a friend at A&M and Margaret Willis from Abilene.
Date:
February 26, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 7, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 7, 1943. He tells them he's fine, and asks them to phone the mother of a man in his company to say hello from her son.
Date:
February 7, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 29, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 29, 1944. He sends reassurances to Wilbur Crawford's mother that he's fine, and tells his parents not to worry about him, since he's not at the front lines.
Date:
February 29, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 3, 1943. He asks them to take pictures of themselves and send them to him, and asks how the farm is doing.
Date:
February 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History