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[Postcard of Brazos River in Waco]

Postcard of an iron bridge crossing the Brazos River at flood stage. On the left side of the frame, the old McLennan County Courthouse and Waco suspension bridge are visible.

Date: unknown

Creator: McCall

Location: 31.562066 -97.127290

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Stewart Building]

Postcard of the Stewart building in Houston. Text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Arrived on time & found that Father is not so bad. Will see Aunt Jennie tomorrow Shirley" The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Forsgard of Waco.

Date: October 29, 1908

Location: 29.760982 -95.360435

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the YMCA Building in Palestine, Texas]

Postcard of the YMCA building in Palestine, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Hello Chas. If you have any intentions of going to Purdue next year, which I hope you have let me know at once and I will come down some Saturday or Sunday and talk it over with you. C. F. M." The card is addressed to Mr Chas. Forsgard of Waco, texas.

Date: August 8, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Bird's-eye View of Waco]

Postcard of Waco, Texas viewed from a high vantage point. In the distance, several domes and spires rise out of the city landscape. Large houses surrounded by ample vegetation dominate the outskirts of the city that are closer to the photographer. In the foreground, an empty field surrounded by bleachers is visible.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, … more

Date: July 28, 1908

Location: 29.847818 -95.361429

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there… more

Date: July 5, 1908

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: July 1, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]

Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was n… more

Date: November 30, 1908

Location: 29.299709 -94.794186

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.

Date: December 1, 1917

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Group on a Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a group of men and women in formal dress posing on an iron railroad bridge. Most of the subjects are looking toward a man in the center and smiling.

Date: 1908

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Albert's Buckhorn Saloon]

Postcard of the "wild and domestic sheep and goat heads to be seen at Albert's Buckhorn Saloon, San Antonio, Texas" as an inscription at the bottom of the card states. The photograph on the front of the card features a number of taxidermy animal heads mounted on a beige background. The back of the card advertises "12 different Post Cards of this famous establishment."

Date: 1915

Location: 29.426205 -98.488951

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary]

Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary near Denison, Texas. Several trees occupy the yard in front of the building. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Hello Dad. Having a fine time Went to fair last night. It sure is big. Mart."

Date: October 26, 1910

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Group Poses in Celeste Texas]

Postcard of a group of unidentified individuals posing in front of a brick building in Celeste, Texas. The subjects are arranged in three rows, with the four individuals in front kneeling and the rest standing.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Post Office in Houston Texas]

Image of the Post Office in Houston Texas. A stone building with a large turret stands in the middle of an open landscape. Several people mill about the sidewalk in front of the building. There is a car parked along the left side of the building and a horse and carriage parked along the right side.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Looking West]

Postcard of Austin Avenue, looking West, in Waco, Texas. Text in the bottom right corner of the card's front reads "hand-colored." A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Stopped at Waco over night enroute here and just had time after getting up to get some cards and catch an eleven oclock train. M." The card is addressed to Mary Euglehart of South Bend, Indiana.

Date: June 21, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Hotel Wear in Hillsboro]

Postcard of the office of Hotel Wear in Hillsboro, Texas. The room features high tin ceilings and dark wood trim that matches the staircase on the left side of the room as well as the reception desk on the right side of the room.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Vault in First National Bank]

Postcard of the vault in the First National Bank in Waco. The large, circular vault door is open, revealing another barrier of metal bars behind it.

Date: January 2, 1919

Creator: Gildersleeve

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alamo]

Postcard of the Alamo in San Antonio. Text on the back of the card reads "The Alamo, built in 1718, is aptly called the "cradle of Texas Liberty." for it was here that on March 6, 18536, Travis, Bowie, Crockett, and 170 unsung heroes gave their lives for Texas liberty. Before the Battle of the Alamo, Commander Travis drew a line and told those who wished to try to escape what was apparently certain death, to step across the line, but not a man crossed the line. The Alamo today is the shrine of … more

Date: unknown

Location: 29.425967 -98.486142

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Luther Hotel]

Postcard of the Luther Hotel in Palacios, Texas. A large, light-colored building with multiple wings stands in front of a curved, unpaved driveway lined by wooden fenceposts.

Date: unknown

Location: 28.699602 -96.215924

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of YMCA Building in Mart, Texas]

Postcard of the YMCA building in Mart. Texas. A brick building stands in the middle of an empty field. A message on the back of the postcard reads "Dear cousin Olga have received the Card from you many thanks for it, we had a nice Xmas, and hope you also had. Best Wishes To all. From your cousin Hedwig and a Happy New Year to you."

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.

Date: July 8, 1908

Location: 27.760350 -97.379317

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Cotton Blockade in a Railroad Yard]

Postcard of a Cotton Blockade in a Houston Railroad Yard. Several parallel lines of track are packed full of trains and train cars loaded with bales of cotton. Several workers sit on the top of a bale of cotton on the right side of the frame. There are many buildings spread across the background on the right side of the frame.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Group Eating Watermelon]

Postcard of a woman, a man, and eight children sitting outside of a log cabin and eating watermelon. Text written below the log cabin reads "oh dem watermillion"

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Cotton Warehouse]

Postcard of a cotton Warehouse in Chilton, Texas. Handwritten text on the back of the postcard reads "Dear Ruth, I am coming home Thursday. Tell Hattie to meet me. It is awful hot today Aunt Marta" The card is addressed to Miss Ruth Blair of Waco, Texas.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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