[The Abel Family and Home]

Photograph of the Abel family and home at 777 South 17th Street and Ross in Waco. From left to right, they are Ida Victoria, Maud Vivian (standing), Lillie Jane, Robert Downman, Clarence Albert (standing), Hector Valdemar, and Valdemar. Ida Victoria sits in a wooden rocking chair on the porch, and Lillie Jane sits in a wicker chair next to her. She holds Robert Downman, and Maud Vivian stands behind her chair. Clarence Albert stands on the porch steps, while Hector Valdemar sits on the arm of a rocking chair. Valdemar stands next to the chair, leaning against the side of the house. The photograph was purchased at the Abel estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: August 13, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895]

Letter written to Chapin M. Seley of Chicago, Illinois from Meredith A. Sullivan of Waco, Texas, offering advice about how to improve his health.
Date: August 26, 1895
Creator: Sullivan, Meredith A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Walter Staples and Clayton Mathews]

Portrait of two men, Walter Staples and Clayton Mathews, wearing identical clothing. One man is holding a small flute-like instrument, and the other is holding a banjo.
Date: August 9, 1891
Creator: Caradine
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Columbia Bonner Portrait]

Photograph of Columbia Bonner, visible from the chest up. She is posing in front of a light colored background while wearing a light-colored top that includes a high neckline. Text on the back identifies Curtis from San Antonio, Texas as the photographer.
Date: 1895-08-2X
Creator: Curtis
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History