[Booklet for The Queen's Ball] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Easter Greetings Card] (open access)

[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
[Funeral Notice for Aubry Klinkman] (open access)

[Funeral Notice for Aubry Klinkman]

Funeral notice for Aubry Klinkman, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klinkman, with information about the funeral and burial locations.
Date: October 24, 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Notice for Robert H. Thomason] (open access)

[Funeral Notice for Robert H. Thomason]

Funeral notice for Robert H. Thomason, who died of "congestion of the brain" at 37 years old. The notice invites friends and acquaintances to his funeral and burial at Odd Fellow's Cemetery on South First Street in Waco, Texas.
Date: July 16, 1884
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Academy of the Sacred Heart] (open access)

[Graduation Announcement for Academy of the Sacred Heart]

Graduation announcement for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 1929.
Date: May 29, 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School] (open access)

[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]

Graduation announcement for the Waco High School class of 1911. Included with the invitation is a class roll.
Date: June 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School] (open access)

[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]

Graduation announcement for Waco High School's class of 1901, inviting Mrs. Lula Maskew and family to the commencement exercises. Included is a class roll.
Date: May 30, 1901
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J.T. Sullivan & Co. Card] (open access)

[J.T. Sullivan & Co. Card]

Card advertising "J.T. Sullivan & Co., Wholesale and Retail, boots and shoes, Corsicana & Waco, Texas." An illustration on the card shows a girl wearing a ruffled dress and hat, and holding a bouquet of flowers.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council] (open access)

[Program for Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council]

Program for the Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council, a horseshoe and yellow flowers decorating the cover. Inside is a list of dances in order, and committee members are noted on the back cover.
Date: April 11, 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Nalle & Co.] (open access)

[Receipt for Nalle & Co.]

Receipt for goods bought by Mr. M. M. Hornsby from Nalle & Co. in Austin, Texas, wholesale and retail dealers in lumber, shingles, sash, doors, etc.
Date: November 17, 1883
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co. (open access)

[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co.

Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, and house furnishing goods, for the purchase of goods by Col. M. M. Hornsby.
Date: April 10, 1885
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Locke Platt Livery, Feed and Sale Stable] (open access)

[Receipt from Locke Platt Livery, Feed and Sale Stable]

Receipt from Locke Platt livery, feed, and sale stable for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.
Date: April 1, 1884
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from McLendon Hardware Co.] (open access)

[Receipt from McLendon Hardware Co.]

Receipt from McLendon Hardware Company in Waco, Texas, for the sale of goods to Rush Gardner & Bartlett Company in Marlin, Texas.
Date: June 28, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.] (open access)

[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.]

Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc. Furniture and Carpets for the sale of goods to E.W. Whitfield.
Date: March 1, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy] (open access)

[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy]

Receipt from R.Y. Bandy, manufacturer and jobber in saddles, harness and bridles, for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.
Date: January 1, 1887
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills] (open access)

[Receipt from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills]

Receipt for goods purchased by S.M. Roy & Co. in Hennings, Tennessee from Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills in Waco, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons] (open access)

[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons]

Receipt from Willis & Willis physicians and surgeons for the medical services of a man whose name is illegible. The medical practice was owned by Dr. James Madison Willis and his son, Dr. Joe Selman Willis.
Date: October 20, 1874
Creator: Willis, James Madison
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Cotton Palace Men's Ticket] (open access)

[Texas Cotton Palace Men's Ticket]

Men's ticket to the Texas Cotton Palace Exposition International in Waco, Texas. The ticket is for Mr. W. N. Orand, Jr. and is valid from October 20, 1923 until November 4, 1923. Text on the back of the ticket details several conditions.
Date: [1923-10-20..1923-11-04]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank You Note from Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc.] (open access)

[Thank You Note from Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc.]

Note with text that says "The Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc. wish to express their sincere appreciation to you for contributing to the success of The Waco Cotton Palace Pageant."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge] (open access)

[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge]

Small red ticket with the text: "Return Ticket. Waco Suspension Bridge."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Waco Bridge Company Pass] (open access)

[Waco Bridge Company Pass]

Pass for Waco Bridge Company, with several blank areas that have not been filled out. Text on the pass says that it is valid until December 31st, 18uu. The passes were used on the Waco Suspension Bridge over the Brazos River.
Date: [..18uu-12-31]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Waco Female College Letterhead] (open access)

[Waco Female College Letterhead]

Letterhead from Waco Female College with notes about various expenses including tuition, stamps, and paper. A note at the top of the paper indicates that it is for Miss Ovie Searcy.
Date: May 23, 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History