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[Portrait of John Philip Herlin Bahl as a Baby]
Portrait of John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) as a baby; he is wearing a dark gown with lace on the sleeves and collar and is sitting on a dark blanket.
Date:
1885?
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of John Philip Herlin Bahl in a Baptism Gown]
Portrait of John Philip Herlin Bahl in his baptism gown and sitting on a fur rug on a chair.
Date:
1886-01-31~
Creator:
Jackson's Art Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 14, 1895]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. responding to the congratulatory message sent by Bahl previously. He says at one point in the letter that he hoped to "have the opportunity to return your congratulations tenfold."
Date:
July 14, 1895
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, January 5th, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. regarding the poultry show at his exhibit on a Thursday night. He says to her that if she hasn't "made an engagement for next Sunday night with J. L. remember me."
Date:
January 5, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, April 3, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. concerning his affection for her and no other: "Must the thought always find birth in your mind that I love another?" He later tells her that "you of all girls have respect for my hobbies, my animals and books."
Date:
April 3, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Song Lyrics Created by John Greaves to Josephine Bahl, July 25, 1896]
Song lyrics written by John Greaves to Josephine Bahl entitled: "Try Me Once Again." A few lines in the chorus section read: "Remember the promise I made to you while driving in the lane the letter I did write you..."
Date:
July 25, 1896
Creator:
Greaves, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing events taking place in Waco. He spends part of the letter talking about a woman named Gertrude saying: "she is just the right height for me."
Date:
August 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 12, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. discussing his recent visit to her family members in Waco, Texas; her relatives had been struck by the Scarlet Fever and their house was quarantined. Later in the letter he discusses his recent publication of one of his articles on a Florida bird."
Date:
August 12, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.
Date:
August 17, 1896
Creator:
Meyer, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."
Date:
August 22, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, October 12, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in which Strecker, Jr. discusses the upcoming election and his support for William McKinley and the Republican party. He later goes on to talk about dances he attended and says that a woman named Gertrude said that "nearly everybody thought that I was the prettiest dancer."
Date:
October 12, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Streger, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, November 10, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing the events of Election Day in Waco; much of his activity took place at the Republican Headquarters. He goes on to describe the dance that he attended where he was given excellent comments on his dancing skills.
Date:
November 10, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 15, 1897]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in Waco, Texas. Strecker, Jr. says that he had just received "a beautiful lot of foreign birds skins and also a snow-white weasel skin." He goes on to describe the dance party that had recently took place and was amazed that they only had one keg of beer available.
Date:
July 15, 1897
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Portrait of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl]
Wedding portrait taken of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl, both still wearing their wedding attire.
Date:
September 27, 1897
Creator:
Minner's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of John K. Strecker in a Suit and Trench Coat]
Photograph of John K. Strecker wearing a suit and a large trench coat. Strecker is leaning against a chair in the photo; the back of the photograph has a note reading: "December 5th, 1897, with love JKS Jr."
Date:
December 5, 1897
Creator:
Sanders 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 John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, February 2, 1898]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. asking her to go with him to the theater that night.
Date:
February 2, 1898
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
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
[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
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, September 20, 1905]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration on the front of a man driving a car with a barrel acting as a front wheel, an umbrella as a roof, and a bucket of objects hanging off the back; the title of this illustration is "I auto write."
Date:
September 20, 1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing a View of the Exposition Building in Dallas, Texas]
Postcard showing a "Day View of Exposition Building State Fair of Texas, Dallas, Texas." The photograph is placed in a large quotation bubble and the title is positioned under the picture; there is a note on the front that is running down the side of the card.
Date:
November 8, 1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mamie Collins to Mrs. Cleve Scott]
Postcard from Mamie Collins to Mrs. Cleve Scott with a tinted photograph of Main Hall at Baylor University in Waco, Texas; there are groups of people standing underneath the large trees. The note on the reverse side of the card reads: "How is everybody up there, go see Rose often. It sure is hot here today."
Date:
[1906..1908]
Creator:
Collins, Mary Florence
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose and Mayme Collins to Michael Collins, August 15, 1906]
Postcard from Rose and Mayme Collins to their father Michael Collins in Waco, Texas. The note on the card says that the sisters are "going to Denver tomorrow," while the photograph shows them sitting atop horses while wearing dresses and large hats.
Date:
August 15, 1906
Creator:
Collins, Mary Florence & Collins, Rose
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History