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T. B. Willis Collection
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[Camp MacArthur Junkyard]
Photograph of the junkyard at Camp MacArthur. Many trash items are scattered haphazardly in piles and stacks; most prominent at center is a heap of used oil lamps, next to bunches of wooden crates and containers. At left are long rows of pipes and piles of ceramic-like cylinders. Behind these remain further piles of pillows and pipes. A paper attached to the bottom of the photograph describes the junkyard's operation.
Date:
June 11, 1918
Creator:
Gildersleeve
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-Up of the Grave Marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr.]
Photograph close-up of the grave marker of Rev. Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. in the cemetery behind his house. It reads "In memory of Rev. Anthony G. Smith, Born Aug. 30th, 1776, Died Jan. 18th, 1852. He was for Forty Five years a faithful and devout Minister of Jesus Christ. Our father."
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-Up of the Grave Marker of Mary Allen Smith]
Photograph close-up of the grave marker of Mary "Polly" Allen Smith in the cemetery behind the Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. house. It reads "In memory of Mary, consort of Rev. Anthony G. Smith. Born Dec. 21st, 1777. Died April 19th, 1857. For fifty years, the skyward road she trod and found at last the Paradise of God. Our mother."
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere]
Envelope addressed to Johnie L. Bruyere. The envelope is from the Tom Padgitt Company in Waco, Texas.
Date:
June 18, 1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Waco First Presbyterian Church, a large brick building with a tower and stained glass windows, surrounded by trees with a light blue colorized sky in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard that reads "Mrs Markquart" and a longer handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
June 1908
Creator:
Marquardt, Luise
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas. There is handwritten text on the back to Mrs. J. R. Elliott.
Date:
June 26, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[George Washington Evans with Family Members]
Photograph of several members of the Evans family posing together in George Washington Evans's home when Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans Sr. moved in to care for him. The subjects of the photo are listed as: George Washington Evans (Grandpa), Walter Philmore Evans Sr., Beulah Williams Evans (Mrs. Walter P. Evans Sr.), Lawrence Williams Evans, Margaret Green Evans (Mrs. Walter P. Evans Jr.), Elizabeth Ann Evans (Betty), and Walter Philmore Evans Jr.
Date:
June 15, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[George Washington Evans with Great-Grandchildren]
Photograph of George Washington Evans posing with three of his great-grandchildren. The subjects are listed as Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Evans, George Washington Evans (Great-Grandpa Evans), Titus Carr (TC) Evans Jr., and Tommy Bowman.
Date:
June 15, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]
Graduation announcement for the Waco High School class of 1911. Included with the invitation is a class roll.
Date:
June 2, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Grave Marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr.]
Photograph of the grave marker of Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr., who lived from January 25, 1809 to February 19, 1891. He served in the Texas Revolution, and later returned to his family in Talbot County and Upson County, Georgia. Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr. is buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Headquarters, 2nd Co. B.]
Postcard of several tents with cots underneath them and a message written with small rocks that reads "Headquarters 2nd Co. B. [...] with desert plants in the foreground.
Date:
June 25, 1917
Creator:
Sholin
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holy Trinity College]
Postcard of a colorized image of a pond and trees with Dallas's Holy Trinity College in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Scene near The Holy Trinity College, Dallas, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date:
June 22, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home of Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr.]
Photograph of Joe Boyd McRee, Sara Jo McRee, Agnes Wilson (owner), and James Anthony Vining in the first row; Edna L. Vining, Sara H. Vining McRee, and T. Bradford Willis in the second row; and Hester Beck Willis on the porch outside the house of Reverend Anthony Garnett Smith, Sr. in June of 1977.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Willis, John Todd
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home of Clara and John T. Willis, Sr.]
Photograph of the home of Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. at 2025 Colcord Avenue taken in June of 1943. The photo shows the porch and sidewalk leading up to the porch.
Date:
June 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Wedding of Sallie Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis]
Photograph of an invitation to the wedding of Sallie Ann Parker and Thomas Middlebrook Willis. A note in the top left corner reads "To Ma & Pa." The invitation reads: "Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Parker Request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Sallie, to Thos. M. Willis, Wednesday Evening, June 16th, at 8:30 o'clock. First Presbyterian Church. Reception at 9 o'clock. At home. Abilene, Texas. 1886."
Date:
June 16, 1886
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]
Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
Date:
June 30, 1938
Creator:
Caldwell, Charles T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 13, 1944]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife about a photograph that his mother sent him and his cold.
Date:
June 13, 1944
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 15, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife reminding her that she loves her and Sharon and telling her that he hopes that they are having a good time in Lockhart.
Date:
June 15, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 25, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that Carroll did not get the job she was hoping for.
Date:
June 25, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Allen to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 13, 1936]
A letter from Frank M. Allen, registrar at Baylor University, to Johnie Louise Bruyere, on June 13, 1936. He sends her an evaluation of her work at Baylor thus far, which states the classes she has taken and the classes she needs to take to graduate.
Date:
June 13, 1936
Creator:
Allen, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1943. He discusses getting more of his teeth filled, and the improvements that have been made to his outfit's camp.
Date:
June 1, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1944. He went sightseeing with a friend, and declares the country in Italy to be the best looking country he has seen. He says everything is in bloom, and the grape vines and cherry trees are heavy with fruit.
Date:
June 1, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 2, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 2, 1944. He asks his mother to write him so he knows she is doing well, and mentions plans to go swimming the next day. He explains how he and the men who live with him refloored their tent and put up mosquito netting and a screen door.
Date:
June 2, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1943. He talks about a failed inspection, and tells them he has received a package containing rolls of film.
Date:
June 6, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History