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T. B. Willis Collection
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402
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399
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398
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386
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355
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[Interior Window of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Photograph of a tall, narrow stained glass window taken inside the tower of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. The design is a series of rectangles in a marbled orange color, surrounded by thin panes in marbled green and orange that form a border around the entire window and also create a shape at the top like a pointed arch ending in a trefoil. The window is inset within a heavy, dark wooden frame and dates from 1925.
Date:
December 2, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Methodist Church Chimes Dedication Plaque]
Photograph of a rectangular bronze plaque with a raised border and text, mounted on a wall inside the tower of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. It says: "In order to further the worship of God through the ministry of music, and to commemorate the place that the music of Austin Avenue Methodist Church held in their hearts, the chimes in the tower of this church are affectionately dedicated to the memory of: Mr & Mrs. George W. Royalty by Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Edwards and George Royalty Edwards, A. D. 1940."
Date:
December 2, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Methodist Church Historic Site Marker]
Photograph of a marker mounted on a wall inside the narthex of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. The marker is rectangular with a rounded top and has a dark blue textured background with a raised metallic border and design. At the center, a minister on horseback is riding within a globe; the illustration has the text "United Methodist" above and "Historic Site No. 390" below. The Historic Site marker was awarded by the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church.
Date:
December 2, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Base of Waco School Flagpole]
Photograph of the base of a flagpole at Waco High School, which is a white pole set in a pyramidal concrete block on a concrete slab surrounded by grass. A decorative metal fence is visible around the left, right, and back sides of the pole, and is leaning inward. A structure is partially visible in the background of the right side of the image. This is the original flagpole of Rich Field Army Base in World War I.
Date:
August 13, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decorative Fencing Around Flagpole]
Photograph of the decorative, three-sided iron fencing around a flagpole at a school in Waco. The fence includes a large emblem for the "Key Club" that dedicated flagpole shaped as a "K" in a circle, crossed with a vertical skeleton key. The other sides of the fence have decorative curlicues and the base of the flagpole and a trashcan are visible behind the fence. This is the original flagpole of Rich Field Army Base in World War I.
Date:
August 13, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flagpole Viewed from North]
Photograph of a white flagpole, surrounded by low, decorative fencing at Waco High School, looking south. The flagpole is surrounded by a lawn and, in the background, part of a school building is visible at left, as well as a tree with a bench under it, and a mechanical structure at right. This is the original flagpole of Rich Field Army Base in World War I.
Date:
August 13, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flagpole Viewed from South]
Photograph of a flagpole at Waco High School, looking north toward school buildings, visible in the background. The flagpole is painted white and has a low, decorative metal fence around it on three sides, with a trash can at the open end, at right. This is the original flagpole of Rich Field Army Base in World War I.
Date:
August 13, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Evelyn Webb Howard, April 2, 2022]
Funeral program for Evelyn Webb Howard, born August 2, 1938 and died March 17, 2022. The funeral was held April 2, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery officiated by Fermis Howard, III. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried in Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.
Date:
2022
Creator:
Rodgers, Clifton D.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marble Cornerstone for Fifth Street Methodist Church]
Photograph of one side of Waco's Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South marble cornerstone, which is set in an orange-brick wall. Text is inscribed within a raised, pointed-arch shape: "Erected A.D. 1876. W. B. Trice Chm. Build. Com. W. C. Dodson Archt."
Date:
January 15, 2021
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marble Cornerstone of Fifth Street Methodist Church]
Photograph of one side of Waco's Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South marble cornerstone, which is set in an orange-brick wall. Text is inscribed within a pointed-arch shape: "Other foundation can no man lay than is laid which is Christ Jesus."
Date:
January 15, 2021
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Waco Church Cornerstone]
Photograph of Waco's Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South marble cornerstone, taken from the corner so that the whole stone is visible where it is set within an orange-brick wall. Text is inscribed within raised, pointed-arch shapes on both faces, including the date of the original building and an inscription.
Date:
January 15, 2021
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, September 12, 2020]
Funeral program for Margie Cooper Montgomery, born August 17, 1926 and died September 6, 2020. The funeral was held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the cemetery, officiated by Kelvin Williams. Funeral arrangements were made through McDowell Funeral Homes and she was buried at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.
Date:
September 12, 2020
Creator:
Rodgers, Clifton D.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Organ Keyboard from Left]
Photograph of the pipe organ keyboard console at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including three manual keyboards, several series of horizontal drawknob stops, and pedals, viewed from the left. A mirror is propped on top of the console, to the left of the music stand.
Date:
May 17, 2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Organ Keyboard from Right]
Photograph of the pipe organ keyboard console at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including three manual keyboards, several series of horizontal drawknob stops, and pedals, viewed from the right.
Date:
May 17, 2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pipe Organ and Stained-Glass Window]
Photograph of organ pipes in a loft at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church including several sets of upright pipes in organ cases as well as a series set near-horizontally across the edge of the loft. A round stained-glass window is set in the wall above and behind the pipes.
Date:
May 17, 2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pipe Organ in Church Loft]
Photograph of the pipe organ at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, visible in a loft area through a wall arch. A round stained-glass window is visible in the wall behind and above the organ; below the organ, there is a hanging banner celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, and several light fixtures.
Date:
May 17, 2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1874 Volume
Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date:
2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1882 Volume
Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date:
2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians (including some Dentists and Pharmacists) in McLennan County, Texas: The 1875 Volume
Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date:
2015
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[William A. Kendrick and Richard Hamorsky Exhibition Invitation]
Postcard of an invitation to an exhibition of works by William A. Kendrick, a Texas landscape artist, and Richard Hamorszky, a bronze sculptor, at the Art Center of Waco. The front of the postcard shows a painting by Kendrick and a bronze sculpture by Hamorszky. Information about the exhibition is printed on the back of the postcard, along with directions to the Art Center, visiting hours, and dates.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Art Center of Waco
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Charles Evans, Sr. House]
Photograph of the Charles Evans, Sr. house at 2100 Colcord Avenue in Waco. It was formerly the home of the Charles and Nannie Sleeper Evans family during the 20th century. It is a two-story house, which has four columns in front. Trees are on both sides of the house, though the ones on the right are missing their leaves.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Silver Chalice]
Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden surface. Fortuny fabric on a panel of the reredos in Cox Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Silver Chalice]
Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice on an ivory cloth. A wooden door or wall is visible in the background. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Silver Chalice]
Photograph of a gilt-silver chalice resting on a wooden shelf. The words "Given To The Glory of God," as well as others, are inscribed at the base of the chalice. The gilt-silver chalice was created by Tiffany & Co. and is used in the weekly celebration of the Holy Communion in Cox Memorial Chapel at Highland Park United Methodist Church of Dallas. The following inscription was hand-engraved by DeMott N. Post, a master-engraver with Tiffany & Co., “Given to the Glory of God in Memory of Hester Beck Willis and John Todd Willis, Jr. by Todd Bradford Willis + Cox Memorial Chapel + Highland Park Methodist Church + Year of Our Lord 2013.” The design of the central cross on the chalice, which replicates the Altar Cross in the chapel, was suggested by the Rev. Jeff Hall. The placement of the inscription on the chalice was suggested by Willard E. Brown, III, from whom the chalice was acquired. This memorial chalice was consecrated on September 8, 2013 by the Rev. Jeff Hall, the minister to the Cox Chapel community.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History