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T. B. Willis Collection
187
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
22
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
15
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
13
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
9
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2016
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2021
7
Rescuing Texas History, 2022
5
Cotton Palace Collection
5
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[Home of Isaac Fox]
Photograph of the home of Isaac Fox (1840–1911) in Williamson County. The house is wooden, has gabled roofs, and is bounded by a fence made of wooden stakes. Foliage surrounds most of the house; a porch and entrance is visible at center left.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Eagle Picture Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A House in Hico]
Photograph of a house in Hico, Texas. It is a two-story house with many spires, as well as a wrap-around porch. There are many plants, trees, and flowers in the front yard and on the steps leading up to the front door.
Date:
1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Hotel-Bath House]
Postcard image of the Imperial Hotel-Bath House in Marlin, Texas. Also noted are the Majestic Hotel-Bath House and Torbett Sanatorium. In the background is the Imperial Hotel. The Hot Wells Pavilion is located on a grassy area with flowers and trees around it. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mrs. M. P. Feris of Kennedale, Texas.
Date:
1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John T. Willis, Sr. and Family]
Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr., left, John Todd Willis, Jr., middle, and Clara Evans Willis, right. They stand in the snow, and are dressed accordingly. Clara Willis holds her son's hand. He and his father both look directly at the camera, while Clara Evans smiles at her son.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John T. Willis, Sr. and Family]
Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr., right, Clara E. Willis, middle, and John Todd Willis, Jr., left. They stand in the snow, and are dressed accordingly. Clara Willis holds her son's hand, and John T. Willis, Sr. appears to be holding snowballs in both of his hands. John Todd Willis, Jr. and his father both look directly at the camera, while Clara Evans looks at her husband.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John T. Willis, Sr. and Fish]
Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr. holding a 32 lbs. drum fish in Corpus Christi. Someone stands off to the right side of the picture, holding out the fish's fin. A house and car are visible in the background.
Date:
July 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John T. Willis, Sr. Holding John Todd Willis, Jr.]
Photograph of John T. Willis, Sr. holding his son, John Todd Willis, Jr., on the porch of his house at 2025 Colcord Avenue in Waco. He is seated on a porch swing.
Date:
1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. and Chum-On]
Photograph of Chum-On and John Todd Willis Jr. They both lie on the grass, and Todd holds the dog to him. Chum-On is looking away from the camera.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. and Friends]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr., left, Kenneth Germond, middle, and Bobbie Germond, right. They stand in front of 2025 Colcord Avenue in Waco, Texas.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. and John T. Willis, Sr. Fishing]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. and John T. Willis, Sr. fishing. John T. Willis, Sr. stands with his hands in his pockets, and wears a flat cap. John Todd Willis, Jr. stands in front of his father and is dipping his fishing net into the water. The creek and trees can be seen behind them.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. at Creek]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. at a creek. He holds a fishing net in one hand and looks down at the water. The creek and several trees can be seen behind him.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. at Four Months Old]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. at four months old, lying down. He wears only a diaper, and his mouth is open.
Date:
September 1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Book]
Scrapbook of photos from John Todd Willis, Jr.'s childhood. They have been pasted throughout the book, and many of them have been labeled. In many of the photos he is being held by aunts or uncles, or playing with cousins. Several pictures have not been pasted down.
Date:
1921/1925
Creator:
Willis, Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Book]
Scrapbook of photos from John Todd Willis, Jr.'s childhood. They have been pasted throughout the book on black pages, and many of them have been labeled. Photos of his relatives, by themselves and with him, can also be found in the book. Several pictures have not been pasted down. Many photos were taken at his home, 2025 Colcord Avenue.
Date:
1921/1930
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Scrapbook]
Scrapbook detailing the circumstances of John Todd Willis, Jr.'s birth in 1921. Newspaper articles announcing his birth, poems about having a child, and photographs of Willis as a baby are pasted into the book. In addition, his relatives, the gifts given to his parents upon his birth, his height and weight, and his firsts are all recorded in the book.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. in a Field]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. standing in a field full of goats in his pajamas.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. on a Tree Stump]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr., who sits on top of a tall tree stump. He wears a flat cap and a sailor outfit. A cart being pulled by horses and several houses can be seen in the background.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. Riding a Tricycle]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. riding a tricycle. He is wearing plaid shorts and a shirt, and someone has been cut out of the picture to the right.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Todd Willis, Jr. With Birthday Cake]
Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. and his birthday cake on May 17, 1923. He wears a hat and a jumper. Trees can be seen in the background.
Date:
May 17, 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[June Robertson Dressed up for Halloween]
Photograph of a young June Robertson in a short, light-colored dress and a dark, pointed hat with a large, round base. She poses outdoors in front of several large houses. Text on the back of he photograph identifies the date and the subject.
Date:
October 31, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[June Robertson with a Christmas Tree]
Photograph of June Robertson as an infant. She sits in a highchair next to a table with a Christmas tree on it. The tree is decorated with tinsel and ornaments.
Date:
1925-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kappa Alpha House at UT]
Photograph of eighteen young men in suits and ties posing in three rows on the front porch of the Kappa Alpha house at UT Austin. The names of many of the men are noted on the back of the photograph.
Date:
1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Keith Park]
Postcard of a color image of Keith Park in Beaumont, Texas, with many rows of trees, several men sitting on benches (left) and a statue in the middle. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Keith Park, Beaumont, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date:
July 17, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.H. Gans to Mr. Sutton - January 25, 1922]
Letter written to Mr. Sutton of A.M. Montieth Abstract Co. in Belton, Texas from A.H. Gans from Standard Printing & Stationery Co. in Waco, Texas, informing him of a change in personnel.
Date:
January 25, 1922
Creator:
Gans, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History