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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Historic plaque - 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque detailing the exploits of the 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. It reads: "45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. The 45th Infantry Division, comprised of National Guard units from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, was one of the first four division ordered into federal service by Congress' joint resolution in 1940. Initially stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, the 45th was relocated to Camp Barkeley in early 1941. The "Thunderbirds" found Abi… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Jack North and Family]

Description: Photograph of Jack North (far right) and his family members on the front porch of the North's Funeral Home at the ceremony for the historical marker commemoration of Laughter Undertaking.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Jack North Behind Podium]

Description: Photograph of Jack North at the podium on the porch at North's Funeral home speaking at the ceremony for the installation of the Texas Historical Commission marker commemorating the Laughter Commemorating Company.
Date: unknown
Partner: McMurry University Library
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