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[Bridges Over Brazos River]

Postcard of the Texas Electric Railway Bridge (left) and the Waco Suspension Bridge (right) over the Brazos River during a flood with some trees and buildings visible in the background.
Date: December 4, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Playing Cards on a Porch]

Photograph of a group of people sitting on the porch of a house. A man and woman sit on the steps playing cards. He holds his in his hands, while hers rest on her lap, as she has food in her hands. In the left background, a woman and a little girl wearing a heavy fur-lined coat, hat, and muff stand. A man wearing a flat cap sits on the porch behind the couple playing cards.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flood Damage in East Waco]

Postcard of a flood and damage on Elm Street in East Waco. The floodwater appears to be knee-high, and houses are upturned and pushed aside, with fences felled, power lines tipping, and debris floating in the water. A carriage pulled by a horse pulls a handful of people eastwards, towards the photographer. Numerous intact buildings are behind the damaged structures, and in the far background, the silhouette of the ALICO building is visible.
Date: 1913
Creator: McCall
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flooding of Brazos River]

Postcard of Waco City Hall (lower right), Waco Suspension Bridge (far right), East Waco in the background (top), and the Brazos River during a flood. Embossed on the lower right side: "Photo by McCall Waco, Texas."
Date: 1913~
Creator: McCall
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Bynum, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: James, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Garrison, Joe F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed] (open access)

[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed]

Memorial card for Myrtle Sherman Creed (1881-1913). There is a portrait of Myrtle in the center of the card and a short poem printed on the bottom.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photo of a Cotton Gin and Corn Elevator Plant]

Photograph of a cotton gin, corn elevator plant, and the Evans & Westbrook mercantile store in Lorena, Texas. In the distance, Walter Philmore Evans Sr. and Walter Philmore Evans Jr. (age 1.5 years) are posing together.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Baptisms]

Photograph of people getting baptized in Bishop, Texas. They seem to belong to a church named "First Baptist Church."
Date: April 6, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Byrd Hollow School Students and Teachers]

Photograph of Byrd Hollow School students and teachers outside of the school building. A sign in the front of the group says "Byrd Hollow; W. W. Snodgrass, Co. Supt.; Trustees: S. E. Williams, R. L. Craig, J. T. Garrett; Teacher: Miss Rena Hurst." There are handwritten names of many of the individuals written on the photo, including Charles Craig, John Garrett, Ophie Garrett, Ruby Williams, Hazel Garrett, Gladys Garrett, Lee Garrett, Katie Williams, Raymond Moore, and Lutie Holloway.
Date: 1913
Creator: Bowling, Thos.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Frances K. Prather Darden as a Baby #1]

Photograph of Frances K. Prather Darden (1912–1986) as a baby in 1913, aged six months. She wears a white gown and faces forward, smiling.
Date: May 20, 1913
Creator: Thompson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of May McSween Harris in a Wedding Dress]

Photograph of May McSween Harris (Mrs. L. A. Robinson) posing for a portrait in her wedding dress. The dress features button details along the sides and shoulders along with a dark-colored collar. She wears a hat with a large feather at the top.
Date: September 2, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of the Faudi Family #2]

Photograph of the Faudi family posing for a portrait. The parents sit in the middle of the frame as their children surround them. The subjects are identified as Jacob H. Faudi, Olga Wolff Faudi, Esther Faudi, Lydia Faudi, Phillip Faudi, Marvin Faudi, and Alice Faudi.
Date: 1913
Creator: Heilmann
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Willie Sappenfield on Back of Chair]

Portrait of Willie Sappenfield seated on the back of a chair with floral print and metal designs. He wears a light-colored collar shirt, striped tie, shorts, tights, and button-up boots, and in his hands he holds a piece of paper. A hand written note on the back reads, "Willie Sappenfield, 12 yrs. old, taken Oct. 18, 1913."
Date: October 18, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Willie Sappenfield Seated]

Portrait of Willie Sappenfield seated in a chair with floral print and metal designs. He wears a light colored collar shirt, striped tie, shorts (which look to be rolled up pants), tights, and button-up boots. A hand written note on the back reads, "Willie Sappenfield, taken Oct. 18, 1913, 12 yrs. old."
Date: October 18, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Aunt Clara to Connie]

Postcard of the Texas Cotton Palace, from an Aunt Clara to Connie. The front of the postcard is a collage of the Cotton Palace buildings, with the Floral Hall, Machinery Hall, and the large Main Building.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Atchison School Students]

Postcard of students from Atchison School in Hillsboro, Texas posing outside of the school building.
Date: [1913..1914]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brazos River Flood]

Postcard showing the Brazos River flood on Elm Street in East Waco. Buildings and power lines can be seen above the water.
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Clifton, Texas Street Scene]

Postcard of a street lined with trees in Clifton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lalla D. Stivers in Celina, Texas and says "Hello! Awful hot and dusty here. Am following the Bosque and Brazos Rivers and am finding plenty of gravel. Every mountain is gravel. May go fishing awhile tonight. Goodbye. Hamlett."
Date: May 27, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cotton Palace Park Bridge]

Postcard of a wooden bridge at Cotton Palace Park in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. L.D. Ormsly in Keyport, New Jersey and says "Dear Mama, Traveling over the worst roads I ever saw. In fact they are no roads half the time, have only 1-- miles of good roads to go now to D. Love Donn."
Date: June 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of Photographs and Notes Associated With Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., 1913] (open access)

[Scrapbook of Photographs and Notes Associated With Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., 1913]

Scrapbook album of the early life of Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr. (1915 - 1930). Inside of it are photographs and notes assumed to be written by the mother, May Harris Robinson, about his first day of school, the progression of his height and weight, his christening, etc.
Date: 1913
Creator: Von Hartmann, Evelyn
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. Paul's Church Houston]

Postcard of a colorized photograph of St. Paul's Methodist Church, a yellow building with a dome and white columns on the side (right) and around the entrance (left), with a row of trees lining the street in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "St. Paul's Church, Houston, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: July 27, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Temple Rodef Sholom]

Postcard of a color image of the Temple Rodef Sholom, a round white building with steps and pillars, with a star of David engraving on a triangular facade, surrounded by trees. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Temple Rodef Sholom, Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: February 19, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History