Camp MacArthur Clothing Repair Shop

A glass slide of a clothing repair building at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: State National Bank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Alice Downs]

Portrait of Alice Downs (1848-1896), a woman with dark hair styled in ringlets, wearing a white dress with thin black stripes. She was the daughter of William W. Downs and Henrietta Downs. She first married John H. Farmer and later Colonel Robert B. Parrott. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Miss Alice Downs, Mrs. Alice Farmer, Mrs Alice Parrott."
Date: unknown
Creator: Russel, S. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers on Train]

Photograph of two soldiers leaning out of the windows of a train traveling through a field. A handwritten note below the photo says "On way to Waco."
Date: September 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]

Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date: December 26, 1909
Creator: Logan, Wes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Lt. John Kubitza Jr.]

Portrait of Lieutenant John Kubitza Jr. of Waco, Texas wearing a white Navy dress uniform and hat. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo say "Was an Ensign at time of this picture," and "Now serving as meteorologist at Navy Weather Central, Washington D.C."
Date: November 26, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Couple]

Portrait of a couple standing together, the man wearing a suit and the woman wearing a light-colored dress. The man's right arm rests on a wicker chair.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Metropole Hotel]

Photograph of the Metropole Hotel on Franklin Avenue in Waco, Texas, showing the street corner entrance with two men standing on the corner and cars parked in the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: Owl Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of First English Lutheran Church Altar]

Photograph of an altar inside of a church. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "First English Lutheran Church, Waco, Christmas 1916."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jones & Kendall to Monteith & Hall - December 26, 1891] (open access)

[Letter from Jones & Kendall to Monteith & Hall - December 26, 1891]

Letter written to Monteith and Hall in Belton, Texas from Jones & Kendall, attorneys in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue of interest to be paid. The letter is written on letterhead for Jones, Kendall & Sleeper, Attorneys-At-Law.
Date: December 26, 1891
Creator: Jones, E. A. & Kendall, William W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge] (open access)

[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge]

Small red ticket with the text: "Return Ticket. Waco Suspension Bridge."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons] (open access)

[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons]

Receipt from Willis & Willis physicians and surgeons for the medical services of a man whose name is illegible. The medical practice was owned by Dr. James Madison Willis and his son, Dr. Joe Selman Willis.
Date: October 20, 1874
Creator: Willis, James Madison
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Waco Flood]

Postcard of Waco during a flood of the Brazos River. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Kate Dean in Claremont, New Hampshire and says "This picture does not half tell the tale of East Waco's terrible flood. The Brazos is a terrible river. With love, C.F.D."
Date: May 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Samuel Wright and Mary Wright]

Photograph of the Reverend Samuel Pascal Wright sitting in a chair and reading a book by a fireplace, next to him is his wife, Mary Wyatt Harris Wright; according to the photograph the Methodist minister is the former president of the Waco Female College.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Woman]

Portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a dark dress.
Date: unknown
Creator: Seguin & Cevor
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men at the Retail Managers Convention in 1922]

Photograph of men sitting in a room while attending the Retail Managers Convention of William Cameron & Company in Waco, Texas; all of the men are wearing suits and are following along in their programs as the speaker gives a presentation.
Date: [1922-04-17..1922-04-20]
Creator: Gildersleeve, F. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier at Camp MacArthur]

Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."
Date: September 27, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Addie Day]

Portrait of Addie Day as a baby wearing a white dress and sitting in a small chair. A handwritten note on the photo says "Addie Day - Aunt Mats child."
Date: unknown
Creator: Cassaday, W. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Woman]

Portrait of a woman with short hair wearing a dark dress with a high collar.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Townley]

Portrait of William Townley, a man with a mustache wearing a suit and tie. A handwritten note on the photo identifies him as "V.M.I.'s father," and another handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Wife to William, Mrs. B. Townley, Elm Mott, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.] (open access)

[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.]

Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc. Furniture and Carpets for the sale of goods to E.W. Whitfield.
Date: March 1, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of 119th Field Armory Soldiers Shooting Cannon]

Postcard of soldiers shooting cannons in a field, with the caption, "Bat. D. 119th F.A. in action. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Claude Hill in Hartford, Michigan and says, "Dear Folks, Am getting along fine. Can limp around without my crutches. I am listed as a cannoneer and will be one of this bunch on the other side when I get well enough I expect! Will write you a letter soon. Loving son [?]."
Date: November 18, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."
Date: September 28, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School] (open access)

[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

[Photograph of Fannie Mary Stauts in Graduation Regalia]

Photograph of a woman wearing a graduation cap and gown and holding a rolled diploma in her hands, standing outside of a house covered with ivy. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Fannie Mary Stauts, Aug. 1926, Day of graduation from Baylor U. B.A. Degree."
Date: August 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History