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T. B. Willis Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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15
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
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Rescuing Texas History, 2018
9
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2016
7
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7
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[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., October 7, 1926]
Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.
Date:
October 7, 1926
Creator:
Caldwell, Charles T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Parker, Abbie T., and Josephine Willis to Clara and John T. Willis Sr., May 29, 1925]
Letter from Robert Parker, Abbie T. and Josephine Willis to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 29, 1925. They congratulate Clara and John T. Willis on the birth of their daughter, ask what they will name her, and suggest they come to see them.
Date:
May 29, 1925
Creator:
Willis, Robert Parker; Willis, Abbie T. & Willis, Josephine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Book]
Scrapbook of photos from John Todd Willis, Jr.'s childhood. They have been pasted throughout the book, and many of them have been labeled. In many of the photos he is being held by aunts or uncles, or playing with cousins. Several pictures have not been pasted down.
Date:
1921/1925
Creator:
Willis, Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., October 20, 1925]
Letter from Robert Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 10, 1925. He sends his sympathies upon hearing of the death of their daughter, and apologizes that his family cannot come down to see them. He asks if they have received the flowers his family sent, and asks them to come see him, as his daughter is anxious to see John Todd Willis, Jr. again.
Date:
October 20, 1925
Creator:
Willis, Robert Parker
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Clara Willis]
Envelope addressed to Clara Evans Willis on May 26, 1925. A note on the back claims it held letters concerning Nancy Claire Willis.
Date:
May 26, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Book]
Scrapbook of photos from John Todd Willis, Jr.'s childhood. They have been pasted throughout the book on black pages, and many of them have been labeled. Photos of his relatives, by themselves and with him, can also be found in the book. Several pictures have not been pasted down. Many photos were taken at his home, 2025 Colcord Avenue.
Date:
1921/1930
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter. The author also discusses packing up for a move, and Clara's nephews.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Scrapbook]
Scrapbook detailing the circumstances of John Todd Willis, Jr.'s birth in 1921. Newspaper articles announcing his birth, poems about having a child, and photographs of Willis as a baby are pasted into the book. In addition, his relatives, the gifts given to his parents upon his birth, his height and weight, and his firsts are all recorded in the book.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: The Girl Graduate]
Scrapbook template entitled "The Girl Graduate," filled with photos, invitations, and other memorabilia documenting the graduation of Mildred Bruyere from Waco High School.
Date:
March 12, 1923
Creator:
Bruyere, Mildred
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Robert Parker Willis to Mr. and Mrs. John T. Willis, Sr.]
Envelope from Robert Parker Willis to Mr. and Mrs. John T. Willis, Sr. in 1925.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis]
Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She congratulates Clara Willis on the birth of her daughter, and sends best wishes for the lives of both the Willis children.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Thank You Card]
A thank you card with drawings of a book, a scroll, and orange flowers. It reads: "Thank you! My deepest thanks for remembering me/When I graduated/For choosing that gift, you are the one/To be congratulated."
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nancy Claire Willis Baby Book]
Scrapbook detailing the life of Nancy Claire Willis, born on May 26, 1925. Newspaper clippings of poems and birth announcements have been pasted into the book, along with pictures. There are congratulatory cards in the back of the book, as well as a sympathy card upon the baby's death four months after her birth. Clara Evans Willis wrote about the gifts, her stay in the hospital, and Nancy Claire's first outing. Many of the pages have been left blank.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She asks Clara to get better, and writes to the baby about how much joy she has brought to her family.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Hallie Eugenia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter and imploring her to recover from giving birth. She also discusses several relatives.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Hallie Eugenia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, June 2, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis on June 2, 1925. Ruth asks Clara to name the baby Nancy Ruth for herself and Clara's mother, Nancy Caroline Sleeper Evans.
Date:
June 2, 1925
Creator:
Evans, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Elizabeth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Lucile Elizabeth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She commiserates with Clara on a painful birth, and assures her that the baby will be worth it. She also discusses the new fashion of bobbing one's hair.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Lucile Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter. The author also discusses the health of her relatives.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Concerning Nancy Claire Evans]
Note recording weight, length, and time and date of birth for Nancy Claire Willis.
Date:
May 26, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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 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
[Photograph of Men at the Retail Managers Convention in 1920]
Photograph of the men in attendance of the Retail Managers Conference from April 20, 1920 to April 24, 1920; the text on the photograph mentions William Cameron & Co., Inc. The men in the photograph are all wearing suits and are arranged on bleachers in three tiers.
Date:
[1920-04-20..1920-04-24]
Creator:
Gildersleeve, F. A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of William Redrick Fogle]
Photograph of William Redrick Fogle standing in a yard and wearing a suit and bow tie. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "William Redrick Fogle, Born 12/6/1851, 76 yr. of age. Father of Margaret L.B. Stauts." Margaret L. Fogle Stauts was the wife of Joseph Charles Stauts, a Waco photographer.
Date:
November 1, 1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of William F. Itschner]
Portrait of William F. Itschner at 26 years old, wearing a suit and tie.
Date:
1921
Creator:
The Brubakers
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History