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[Photograph of Three Children Posing in Nice Outfits]
Photograph of three young children posing in nice outfits for a group portrait; the child on the left is James Philip Baugh.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Man in a Dress Suit]
Portrait of a man wearing a nice dress suit with his hair parted down the middle; on his left jacket lapel he has two pins attached.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Woman in a Large Hat]
Portrait of a woman wearing a large, feathery hat and a nice dress; she has a pocket watch attached to her chest.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Two Children Posing in White Outfits]
Portrait of two small children posing in white outfits; the child on the right is Martin Larmour and was 2 years and 9 months old at the time of the photo while the baby in the chair was 8 months of age.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Two Young Girls in Dress]
Portrait of two young girls in dresses posing for a picture. The girl on the right is wearing a dark dress, and the one on the left is wearing a light dress.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Children Posing for a Photograph]
Photograph of three children posing in nice outfits for a picture; according to the back of the photo the child standing in the back is James Philip Baugh.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
W. D. Jackson Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Soldier at Camp Cuba Libre, Jacksonville, Florida]
Photograph of a soldier standing by a deck and leaning against his large rifle at Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida; there is a name on the back of the photo that reads "Arthur Mader." This soldier is wearing his military uniform with an ammo belt, boots, and campaign hat.
Date:
1898
Creator:
Waterman Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 19, 1920]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. Elmer talks to Josephine about her needing to buy a nice suit, and the one that she really wants. He repeatedly says: "You know I am not lonesome but I just don't like to be without you at all." The bulk of the letter talks about activities going on in Waco, but he hopes that Josephine has a great time while she is in St. Louis.
Date:
August 19, 1920
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."
Date:
July 27, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904]
Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."
Date:
August 10, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Josephine Wheatly to James R. LeBlond, May 29, 1961]
Letter typed to James R. LeBlond from Elmer Josephine Wheatly concerning the renewal of the lease of the building she owned in Waco, Texas: "I wish to retain possession of building at 1008 N. 25th St. for another year..." Also included in a clipping from a newspaper with the headline "Wheatly Dance School to Open September 17" at the top; the clipping says that the "Wheatly School of Dance has been set for Monday, Sept. 17."
Date:
May 29, 1961
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Josephine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter by Katharine Wheatly and Photograph of Her by a House]
Photograph of a two-story home with a white picket fence surrounding it; Katharine Wheatly is sitting on the gate post on the right with grandmother Katharine Hessdoerfer Bahl. The letter attached to the photo describes the house in the photo, and those who lived in it: "rented by Elmer Holcomb Wheatly until our present home was built."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with an Illustrated Photograph of a Houston Church]
Postcard with an illustrated photograph of the Annunciation Church in Houston, Texas; this church has a tall tower on the corner. The note on the back of the photograph reads: "Hello Miss Mamye I am having a fine time, take good care of [] Harry with love from Katharine Wheatly."
Date:
March 8, 1909
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thanksgiving Postcard to Mamie Collins from Katharine E. Wheatly, November 24, 1908]
Postcard to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Katharine E. Wheatly with an illustration of a large turkey on the front and the caption "I wonder why they are feeding me so lately" printed at the bottom. There is a note from Wheatly on the reverse side that reads: "Dea Miss Mamie, I received all of the pretty little dollies and also the postal, I was sure glad to see you thought of me. I am well again now. How are you? Also how is your sister?"
Date:
November 24, 1908
Creator:
Wheatly, Katharine E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bahl Family Outside Portrait]
Portrait of the Bahl family taken outside in front of some trees, seven members are standing behind the two grandmothers sitting in chairs. The names are listed on the photograph and from left to right, top row to bottom row: "Josephine Bahl, Blondina Bahl Baugh, Leda Bahl, John Philip, John Philip Herlin Bahl, Katharine Hessdoerfer Bahl, Barbara Griesbaum Hessdoerfer, James Philip Baugh, Barbara Roedler Hessdoerfer.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Costs to Harry Bahl, March 5, 1920]
Bill of costs in probate matter in accordance with the estate of Michael Collins. This account lists the costs and fees towards the clerk, sheriff, and judge, totaling to $16.10. The note at the bottom of the paper reads: "I, J. W. Baker, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County and State, hereby certify the above to be a correct copy of the original Bill of Costs now on file in my office."
Date:
March 5, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Collage Remembering John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry)]
Collage of different items remembering John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) and his wife Mary Florence Bahl (Mayme). The portrait in the top right corner shows Harry sitting in a suit and a tie, to the right is an obituary clipping from the newspaper when he passed away, the cards at the bottom are ones in remembrance of Harry and Mary.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Program for Elmer Wheatly's Dance Students]
Dance program for Miss Elmer Wheatly's dance recital; the recital entitled "Varieties of 1936." Each of the twelve pages contains advertisements for different businesses including one that shows support towards "Harvey Butts for Sheriff." Also included on the pages are the different acts of the event and different actors and actresses, as well as the music being played.
Date:
June 2, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Program for Josephine Bahl's Benefit Ball]
Dance program for a benefit ball "given by the Waco Engine Company No. 3," and Josephine Bahl's dance program. The program contains the order of dances and the presentation of badges; on the back of the program there are the names of the committee members involved.
Date:
November 24, 1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photograph of Men and Women by a House]
Group photograph of a number of men and women posing next to a building; there are two rows of children seated in front of the adults. Barbara Griesbaum Hessdoerfer is standing on the second row of adults, and third from the left wearing a white shirt.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card with a Photo of Mary Elizabeth Bahl]
Photograph of Mary Elizabeth Bahl (Mary Betty) as a baby, mounted on a holiday card with text that reads: "Hearty Christmas Greetings and all best wishes for the New Year."
Date:
1921?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "One Sight of You": Part 1]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a picture of a man and a woman standing next to a tree truck with a full moon shining in the sky; the text printed at the bottom of the card reads: "I'm starving for one sight of you, Just for a glimpse of eyes so true." There is a note on the back of the card that reads: "Watch this verse for it sure is me."
Date:
1908?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "One Sight of You": Part 2]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a picture of a man sitting down and holding a woman next to him and lyrics printed below that read: "Dark are the nights, the World seems drear, Life holds no charms without you near." There is a short note written in blue ink on the back of the card that reads: "This is also the truth."
Date:
1908?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "One Sight of You": Part 3]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a woman picking flowers in a forested field and a set of lyrics printed below reading: "I do not crave for pleasures gay, Your sweet face haunts me day by day." There is also a note written on the back of the card that says: "How's this one?"
Date:
1908?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History