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T. B. Willis Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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[Account Between Dr. Alexander Archer Beville and Dr. Black, 1870]
Paper containing an expense account for Dr. Alexander Archer Beville kept by Dr. H. Black for visits and other services. The first column lists the month, the second the day of the month, the third the what was bought, and fourth how much it cost.
Date:
1870
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Greetings Advertisement for the Behrens Drug Co.]
Annual greetings for the Behrens Drug Co. with all of the 1909 members of the board of directors listed at the bottom.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Be a Link in Our Chain" Card]
A card with a pencil drawing of a chain, and the words "Be a link in our chain."
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Waco Bridge Company Pass]
Blank pass for the Waco Bridge Company, valid until December 31 of that year.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Waco Bridge Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]
Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.
Date:
November 9, 1916
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]
Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. It was held at the Cotton Palace Coliseum. Included in the booklet is a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, and a list of duchesses for Texas.
Date:
November 11, 1915
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bookmark for Good Will Week, 1933]
An orange bookmark with green print. It reads: "I am Playing My Part In Good Will Week (2107). My name is: Johnie Louise Bruyere, Waco, Texas. Nov. 4, 1933. Welcome to Baylor's Homecoming." Bruyere's name, city, and date are handwritten.
Date:
November 4, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boy Scout Card, 1966]
Boy Scout card awarded September 1966 registering Hester Beck Willis as a den mother of Pack 6 in Waco, Texas.
Date:
September 1966
Creator:
Boy Scouts of America
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Brief History of The Austin Avenue United Methodist Church of Waco, Texas
Text describing the history of The Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, including information about its establishment, staff members, congregation, and historic significance of the building located on Austin Avenue near 13th Street.
Date:
1991
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Calling Card for S. P. Ross]
Small calling card with the name "S. P. Ross" printed on it. This card was purchased at the estate sale of Mr. and Mrs. Peeler Williams, III of Waco. He was a descendant of Shapley Prince Ross.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card Advertising Fruit of the Loom]
Card advertising Fruit of the Loom. It bears a painting of fruit, a peach in the middle with purple grapes to the right and green grapes to the right, and raspberries in the front.
Date:
November 15, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card for Wolf Brand Chili]
Card for Wolf Brand Chili. It has a picture of a wolf in red, and reads: "Lyman's Pure Food Products Company, Corsicana, Texas. Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Waco, Texas."
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Awarded to Hester Beck Willis]
Certificate awarded to Hester Beck Willis for 25 years of membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. It reads: "Twenty-Five Years of Continuous Membership. This Certifies that Hester Beck Willis #012499 is a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, having been admitted to membership on January 11, 1984. In Witness Whereof the President General and Senior Members Committee Chair subscribe their names and have caused the seal of the Association to be hereunto affixed at Killeen, Texas this 16th day of May AD 2009."
Date:
May 16, 2009
Creator:
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Awarded to Hester Beck Willis]
Certificate awarded to Hester Beck Willis upon her entry into the Daughters of the American Revolution. It reads: "This certifies that Hester Mae Beck is a regularly approved member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Henry Downs Chapter, having been admitted by the National Board of Management by virtue of her descent from Daniel Allen who with unfailing loyalty rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as Private during the Revolutionary War. Given under our hands and the seal of the National Society this first day of February 1950." It is signed by the President General, the Recording Secretary General, and the Registrar General.
Date:
February 1, 1950
Creator:
Daughters of the American Revolution
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate for Membership to the Sons of the Republic of Texas]
Certificate acknowledging that Dr. Todd Bradford Willis is in good standing within the Sons of the Republic of Texas and signed by two officials of the organization. It includes a color illustration of the Texas flag near the top, black-and-white illustrations of The Alamo (left) and Goliad - La Bahia (right), and an illustration in red of the monument at San Jacinto at the bottom of the page, behind the text.
Date:
April 30, 1982
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Presented to Clara Evans Willis]
Certificate awarded to Clara Evans Willis for her work with the USO during World War II. It reads: "In Recognition of Meritorious Service in USO War Work, this certificate is presented to Mrs. J. T. Willis. February 5, 1946." It is signed by the chairman and the president of the United Services Organization.
Date:
February 5, 1946
Creator:
United Services Organization
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Presented to John T. Willis, Sr.]
Certificate given to John T. Willis, Sr. declaring that he has been a Master Mason for over fifty years. It reads: "To all Freemasons dispersed on the face of the Globe: This is to certify that our well-beloved Brother John Todd Willis has been a Master Mason for more than Fifty Years. As a visible token of their fraternal love and grateful appreciation, this certificate is presented to him by his brethren, the Masons of Texas, with the fervent hope that his years of service to the Craft will continue to increase. In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals in the City of Waco, this 4th day of March, A. D. 1968, A. L. 5968." It has been signed by Grand Master J. W. Chandler and Grand Secretary Harvey C. Byrd.
Date:
March 4, 1968
Creator:
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Card]
Small booklet with a drawing of a cracked bell on the front. When opened, it reveals a place to put a table number as well as a couple number. On the opposite page, there are eight blank spaces to write in the name of dance partners. A small string is attached to the upper left hand corner of the booklet, so that it can be worn on the wrist.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dental License for Eldon Robert Woolsey]
Dental License from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for Eldon Robert Woolsey, DDS. He is buried at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.
Date:
July 10, 1937
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Easter Greetings Card]
Easter greetings card from Waco Furniture Co., showing an illustration of a rabbit holding a branch of pussy willow and carrying a basket full of colorful eggs on its back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, February 8, 1934]
Envelope addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere on February 8, 1934. The upper left hand corner of the envelope reads: "Katharine Cornell in The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, February 26, 1934. A Success Unique in the History of the American Theatre."
Date:
February 8, 1934
Creator:
unknown
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to John Todd Willis, Jr. from Brockenbrough & Sanders Co.]
Envelope addressed to John Todd Willis, Jr. from Brockenbrough & Sanders Co. in Waco, Texas. The return address is given in the upper left-hand corner.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Brockenbrough & Sanders Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History