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[Photograph of R. O. Dixon House]

Photograph of the R. O. Dixon house in Galveston, Texas. Two people sit on the porch, behind a fence. The building is two stories, and the left half of the house is covered in ivy or a similar plant.
Date: November 27, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Axtell Railroad Station]

Postcard sent to Miss Loudie George in Houston, Texas. The image on the front features a photograph of the Axtell Railroad Station on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas with three women and a man standing outside the entrance. Buildings are visible in the background. A note written on the back is dated November 2, 1910 and says "I arrived home Tuesday morning and made an auto trip to [...] via Moody got home at 10 last night will be in Waco again tomorrow May get to see you in Waco or I may have an exhibit there during the Cotton Palace They are decorating the business houses already"
Date: November 12, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Thomas L. Willis' "Class Card", November, 1849]

Photograph of a class card for Thomas L. Willis (1824-1889), a former student in the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. T. L. Willis practiced medicine and later dentistry in Texas. He is buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Ford, Lewis D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Floyd Arnold "Jim" Crow]

Photograph of W. V. Fort, Frank Bridges, and Floyd Arnold "Jim" Crow. They stand in front of a set of bleacher, Crow and Bridges with their hands behind their backs, while Fort has his in his suit pockets. All three wear suits, and Fort has a bow tie while the other two have ties.
Date: November 22, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Red Paper Poppy]

Flower made of red paper for the petals and green paper and wire for the stem. Green and yellow ribbons are attached, as is a slip of paper that reads "In Memoriam". The other side of the paper says "The American Legion. American Legion Auxiliary. Veteran Made Poppy."
Date: November 11, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr.]

Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. in his army uniform.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thomas L. Willis' Class Card]

Photograph of a class card belonging to Thomas L. Willis, for the class Institutes and Practice of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. It is dated November of 1849, and signed by Lewis D. Ford, M.D.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thomas L. Willis' Class Cards]

Photograph of two class cards belonging to Thomas L. Willis. The first card is for the class "Institutes and Practice of Medicine", and is signed by Lewis D. Ford, M.D. The second card is for the class "Lectures on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Infants," to be taught by Joseph A. Eve, M.D. Both cards are dated November 1849.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket to a Football Game, Baylor vs. T.C.U.] (open access)

[Ticket to a Football Game, Baylor vs. T.C.U.]

Ticket stub to a football game, Baylor University vs. Texas Christian University, on November 4, 1933. The seat number is C 34.
Date: November 4, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 17, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 17, 1944, about a visit he had from Robert, Jr., whom he had to go pick up from the air field. Wilbur Crawford promised to send Willis a fountain pen when he got back to his camp. Willis says it's still cold out, but they keep their stove on to stay warm. He also mentions getting a letter from Wilbur Crawford, who promised to send him a picture of his wife.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 3, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 3, 1943. He found out a movie about A&M is being shown in town, and plans on going. He tells his father to expect a letter from the battalion clerk explaining the mix up with the checks Willis sent home.
Date: November 3, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 25, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 25, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 25, 1943. The soldiers had turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, and Willis is excited that movies are being shown closer to his camp so they don't have to go into town to see them. The mail from the U.S. is being delivered very slowly.
Date: November 25, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 19, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 19, 1944, detailing his day. Since it was Sunday he slept late, and he says he may go to church that night. He also says that he got a call from a Lieutenant who told him he could have an Eversharp Lifetime pen that Robert Evans, Jr. sent with him.
Date: November 19, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 7, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 7, 1944, hoping that he'll be back soon to go fishing. He also says that it's been cold, but it hasn't been raining. He also mentions that he had a letter from Robert Evans, Jr. and that they'll probably visit again soon.
Date: November 7, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 12, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 12, 1944, telling them about a visit he had from some soldiers who are also from Waco. They went to the friend's camp and talked. Willis mentions that it's been very cold, so much so that he sleeps with four blankets and is still cold.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 22, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 22, 1943. He comments on the weather and doing his laundry himself, rather than sending it to the G.I. laundry and risking not getting his clothes back. He also notes that he has been away from home for almost a year.
Date: November 22, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 21, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 21, 1943. He explains that he is writing this letter in a crowded room because it's the warmest place in camp, and the army made the men take their stoves out of their tents. He also talks about the food they have.
Date: November 21, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 30, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 30, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 30, 1943. He has been very busy working, and discusses the weather in North Africa. He reminisces about the last time he was home exactly a year ago.
Date: November 30, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 26, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 26, 1944. He has had a visit from Robert Evans, Jr., and the two of them went up in Robert's plane. Willis enjoyed it, but decides his place is on the ground.
Date: November 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, November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 15, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 15, 1943. He has finally received their letters from August, and asks his father to send him a lighter.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 29, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 29, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 29, 1943. He discusses football and going to a movie, and wishes for shotguns to go duck hunting with his friend.
Date: November 29, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 10, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 10, 1943. He details the Christmas letters and packages he has received and sent, and asks if his parents have heard from Wilbur Crawford.
Date: November 10, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card Advertising Fruit of the Loom] (open access)

[Card Advertising Fruit of the Loom]

Card advertising Fruit of the Loom. It bears a painting of fruit, a peach in the middle with purple grapes to the right and green grapes to the right, and raspberries in the front.
Date: November 15, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 16, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 16, 1944. He took some of his friends to the club, and then went to someone's house and had sandwiches. His unit had to turn in some tents recently, including his, so now he's living in a different tent, but he likes the soldiers there.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History