[Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Child with Branch]

Photograph of an unidentified woman and child. The woman sits at left on a stone bench, clinging onto a wooden branch at left. The child stands at right, their hand on the woman's lap, standing on a pile of straw in front of a painted background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wiseman, W. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children at Ben Trotter's House]

Photograph of Ben Trotter's house with two children outside on the front porch, one being his son, Wyman. The youngest child is at right, placed in a "Pioneer Express" wagon, which is pulled by an older child standing against the porch at left. The house has potted plants and boxes out in the front, as well as a garden in the front yard.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wiseman's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Edd Manning]

Photograph of Edd Manning posing for a portrait in a suit with a bow tied around his collar. He looks toward the photographer. Writing on the back of the card reads: "R. R. # 2 3. 3 mi S. E. Hamilton and Goldswait road."
Date: September 1921
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Guy Manning]

Photograph of Guy Manning posing for a portrait with a curling iron in his hands. He wears a light-colored gown and sits on a chair with fringe hanging off the upholstery.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Man Holding a Letter]

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting at a desk and holding a letter. He sits on a stool with fringe attached. A bookshelf is visible in the background. The following names are written on the back of the photograph: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman Facing Left]

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with her head turned toward her left side. She wears a dark-colored dress with a circular lace collar. The following names are written on the back of the photo: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan, & C. H. Preston.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman with a Large Bow]

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with a large bow tied around her neck. Her bangs are curled, but the rest of her hair is tightly pulled back. She looks toward the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, M. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture of Frank Copeland and Charlie Williams Posing]

Photograph of Frank Copeland (left) sitting on a chaise lounge and holding a book and Charlie Williams (right) standing and resting his hand on the back of the chaise lounge. A large, bright window is visible through an archway in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cabinet Portrait of an Unidentified Man]

Photograph of an unidentified man in a patterned suit posing for a portrait. The suit features a windowpane pattern and has a boutonniere pinned to the collar. He looks to the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Two Unidentified Women]

Photograph of two unidentified women posing in front of a painted background. The women set at two different heights, resting their arms on one another. Hay covers the ground below them.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Man]

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing a suit and tie. He looks straight into the camera. Notes are scribbled on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "The Old Swimming Hole"]

Postcard of a local swimming hole near Hico, Texas. The swimming hole is surrounded by large trees that branches lean over into the water. It is addressed to Mrs. S. W. Ellis of Waco, Texas.
Date: August 1912
Creator: Wiseman
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dovie Sayloe]

Photograph of Dovie Sayloe. She is photographed from the chest up and wearing a light color top with lace detailing. On top of her head is a large dark color hat.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wiseman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unknown Small Baby]

Photograph of an unknown baby positioned in front of a dark color background. The child is pictured wearing a light color gown with lace detailing and sitting on a fabric covered furniture.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman with Baby]

Portrait of Mrs. Frazier wearing a coat and posing, holding a baby wearing a light-colored gown, in front of a neutral background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wiseman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Herm Barnett, Harvy Crabb, and Rufus Barnett]

Portrait of three children, Herm Barnett (left), Harvy Crabb (middle), and Rufus Barnett (right), wearing dark-colored dresses and posing, sitting, in front of a painted backdrop; a woman is partially visible in the background on the right.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Girl With Her Hand on a Chair]

Portrait of a young girl in a white dress with her left hand on a wicker chair.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wiseman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery]

Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. In the group of markers in the left half of the photo are Richard Coke, Dr. David Richard Wallace, and the Edwin A. Sturgis family. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Fritz Schulz in Hamilton County, Texas and is mostly illegible.
Date: 1921
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 1918 Carlton World War I parents in Front of Store]

Photograph from November 11, 1918 in Carlton, TX. Everyone from Hamilton County with a son in World War I was called to Carlton square for a picture. John O. and Beulah Pollard Forrest are seen on the second row, center. John O. is behind the seated man with the hat between his feet and Beulah is to John O.'s left. A sign in the window of the store reads "All Leather Shoes, Friedman Shelby, Curbo Merc. Co."
Date: November 11, 1918
Creator: Wiseman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Boys Standing in a Yard]

Photograph of three young boys standing in a front yard. A baby sits in a chair between two older boys, both of whom wear flat caps, dark shorts, and button-up shirts. The boy on the left looks to the side. The other boy squints into the camera. A staircase can be seen to the far left.
Date: 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Boys]

Photograph of two boys, R. Jon and Bobbe. Bobbe stands in front of R. Jon and holds his flat cap to his side. R. Jon is wearing his flat cap, and his hand is on Bobbe's neck. They stand in a yard in front of a tree. Two houses can be seen in the background.
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Woman and a Girl]

Photograph of a woman wearing a large coat and a wide hat with a floppy brim, standing next to a little girl wearing an ermine lined coat and hat, and holding a muff. The woman looks down at the little girl so that the hat obscures her face, while the girl smiles. They stand on a sidewalk. In the background, a fence and a telephone pole are visible.
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A House in Hico]

Photograph of a house in Hico, Texas. It is a two-story house with many spires, as well as a wrap-around porch. There are many plants, trees, and flowers in the front yard and on the steps leading up to the front door.
Date: 1920
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History