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[Photograph of Carl Brown with Horses]

Description: Photograph of Carl Brown at the Remount Depot in Front Royal, Virginia, holding the reins of two horses. Carl Brown, standing between the horses, wears a heavy workman's jacket and cowboy hat. In the background to the right are horse stables, to the left is a small visible section of a building and bare trees. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Carl Brown, Remount Depot, Front Royal, VA."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of W. N. Orand House]

Description: Photograph of the William N. Orand house located at 408 N. 15th Street in Waco, Texas. A horse-drawn carriage with someone inside stands outside the home. The back of the image reads: "Zilla in Phaeton. Horse named Kitty."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Rutherford Children and a Horse]

Description: Photograph of four Rutherford children and a pony - the two smallest children (Jack and Anna Mae) are on the pony's saddle while the bigger children (Irene and Virginia) are on the ground. Behind the children is a structure of interlacing wood, and the ground is covered with weeds and vines. A hand written note on the back reads, "On horse: Little Jack Rutherford, Anna Mae Rutherford. Irene Rutherford (left), Virginia Rutherford."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Dewey Eugene McWhirter on Pony]

Description: Photograph of Dewey Eugene McWhirter, wearing a light-colored shirt, shorts, and hat, seated on a pony in front of the porch of a white house. A hand written note on the back reads, "Dewey Eugene McWhirter, age 2 years, 5 months old, 516 South 11 St., Waco, Texas. Died 1984, McLennan County."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper]

Description: Newspaper clipping containing several letters to the editor published in a Waco newspaper, starting with a poem from " Portfolio of a Deceased Confederate Soldier " and commentary providing insight on the soldier's life, family, property, and death. Other letters and articles discuss horse thieves that were shot, the Election Law that had recently been passed on the front, with text on the back describing recent events and anecdotes and bounties, with advertisements.
Date: August 1872
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Mathew Whitley]

Description: Photograph of Mathew Whitley. He holds a horse on a rope, as does another man to the right. Behind the second man is a mule that has been tied to the fence surrounding the barn they stand in front of. Both men wear slacks, a jacket, and a hat.
Date: 18uu
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Women in a Parade, 1894]

Description: Photograph of six young women on a Slayden-Kirksey Woolen Mills Chariot in a parade. Text on the back reads: " 1894 Waco The queen was Miss Maude Chisolm of Waco & Maids of Honor she was sponsored by George Crippen of Waco...Texas Cotton Palace. ". Text on the front says " ~Slayden Kirksey Woolen Mills Chariot~ ".
Date: 1894
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Two Women Standing with Horses]

Description: Postcard of Minnie Bailey and a woman identified only as Blanche standing next to a horse and holding the reins. A handwritten note on the back of the card reads "Minnie Bailey of Dallas with me after a sixteen mile ride. What has become of you? Blanche."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Men and a Deer]

Description: Photograph of a deer hanging from a tree in the woods, with one man standing nearby holding a rifle, another man preparing the deer for processing, and a horse is standing in the background. A note on the back of the photo says "Papa C. B. Graham and friend, Bro. Samons. Carrizo Springs, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Harris, E.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a horse and wagon decorated as a parade float with flowers and American flags. One young boy is riding the horse, and four people of various ages are sitting in the wagon under umbrellas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Miller
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Men on Horseback]

Description: Photograph of men on horseback wearing uniforms with feathered hats. A few names are written on the photo: Rodney, Joe, and Harber. The photograph was purchased at the Rufus W. and Virginia Nash estate sale in Waco, Texas in May 2008.
Date: 1908
Creator: Thompson
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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