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[Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of a Methodist Church on Austin Avenue, in Waco, Texas. The church is built in the Gothic architecture style with one large spire on top of its highest corner. The steps lead up to pointed archways and large windows. Handwritten text on the back address the postcard to Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
Date: 1907
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Carnegie Library]

Description: Postcard of the Carnegie Library, a brick building with a dome and columns by the entrance, with several trees in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Carnegie Library, Temple, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard: "Do you remember one night during the carnival on there [...]" and another note that reads "Right x here" in the center of the postcard. There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: March 27, 1907
Creator: Black, M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Central High School in Waco]

Description: Postcard of Waco Central High School, a large, two-story brick building with three rows of windows, with a row of trees in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. High School." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard: "Mrs. R. B. H. Our new address is 1418 S. 7th St. Waco. Think you would write. Don't seem like the same old town without you." There is also a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date: October 7, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[East Texas Normal College Graduates, 1907]

Description: Photograph of graduates of "Scientific's" [sic] from East Texas Normal College, sitting on the grass in four rows. The men are dressed in coats and neckties, alongside three women in the second from bottom row, who wear white dresses and long banners. A partial note on the back indicates R. M. Parker and E. J. Bate.
Date: 1907~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot]

Description: Postcard of a partially colorized photograph of the Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot, two two-story buildings with several rows of windows, with train tracks and a train car in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot, Temple, Tex."
Date: July 18, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Eichelberger and Daughter]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Eichelberger and her young daughter Hattie Mae. Also in the image is an unknown group of women who are also with their child. The group is pictured in a yard area with a wooden fence visible behind them. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Mae Eichelberger, Her Mother and Unknown Group]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Mae Eichelberger, her mother and a group of unknown mothers and children. Hattie Mae and her mother are identified in the photo by a hand drawn star. The young children are all pictured in wicker style strollers with their mothers behind them. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Home of the Eichelberger Family]

Description: Photograph of the Eichelberger family home at 931 N. 12th Street in Waco, Texas. In the image Hattie Eichelberger with her young children are visible in the front yard of the home. Behind them a wooden swing is visible as is the covered porch area of the home. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hubbard Public School Building]

Description: Postcard image of the Hubbard Public School Building in Tyler, Texas. Within the image portion of the school building is covered by trees surrounding the side. The school building has one entrance with stone steps leading from the front lawn. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Paul D. Harbach of Reading, Pa.
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of D. N. Myrick, Mamie Parker, and Friends]

Description: Photograph of D. N. Myrick, Mary Lou Myrick, Mamie Parker, Jessie Parker, and Evelyn Biggs. They pose together in two rows: standing in the back is Evelyn Biggs at center and Mary Lou at right, with an unspecified woman at left. Sitting at front is D. N. Myrick at right, with another unspecified girl at left. The positions of Jessie Parker and Mamie Parker are not indicated. A note on the back states that the Myricks were neighbors in Ladonia, and that Evelyn lived in Dodge City before moving t… more
Date: 1907?
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of John Henry Kirby]

Description: Photograph of John Henry Kirby (1860-1940) captured sitting down at a desk. He was chairman of the board of Kirby Lumber Company. He known as the "Prince of Pines". Within the image Kirby is wearing dark colored clothing and pictured holding a piece of paper in his hands.
Date: December 22, 1907
Creator: Gray
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Man with a Banjo]

Description: Postcard of a man sitting on a wooden box and playing a banjo. Text written across the bottom and along the side of the front of the card reads: "I am reading the book Melody but it is not like this at all. Lill. E." Text in the upper left-hand corner of the card reads: "Thank you for the cute postal so much" The card is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1907
Creator: Shreok, V. G.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin County Court House]

Description: Postcard of Austin County Court House in Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Hello Annie. How are you taking in these days? Hope you are taking life easy. Best wishes for a happy Easter and lots of eggs. Emil."
Date: April 1, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]

Description: Postcard of buildings lining a dirt road. Text on the photo says "Business portion Austin St. Holland, Texas." A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Hello, feel like 15 cts. I look worse. How are your good old fellows? I guess you are having a good time, at least I hope so." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1907
Creator: Holland Drug Co.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]

Description: Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: November 13, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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