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[1913 Texas Lutheran College Orchestra]

Description: Postcard of the 1913 Texas Lutheran College Orchestra, grouped in two rows in front of a brick building. Seated along the bottom row is an oboist and four violinists; standing above are additional woodwind players and trumpeters. A man with mallets in his hand stands behind a large bass drum decorated with a banner reading "L.C." Names are written in blue pen around several of the players. This postcard was addressed to Mr. Peter Schuch in Fredericksberg, Texas, from Seguin, but the writer's te… more
Date: 1913
Creator: Halm
Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Documentation for the Electric Express & Baggage Company]

Description: Pre-printed ledger outlining standardized language for the incorporation of a company, including by-laws, meeting minutes, stockholder ledger, and general ledger, with specific information inserted about the Electric Express & Baggage Company in the designated sections.
Date: 1913/1950
Creator: Electric Express & Baggage Company
Partner: Interurban Railway Museum

[Flood Damage in East Waco]

Description: 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
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Yeakel-Haley Hotel]

Description: Photograph of the Yeakel (Haley) Hotel, a two-story brick building with an overhanging canopy and a sign. The building is lined with a short brick wall, shrubs, and rocks. A water tower and a windmill is partially visible at right. The hotel was demolished in order to expand North Front Street.
Date: [..1913]
Partner: Midland Historical Society
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