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[Photograph of Cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Description: Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, angled into the shape of a V, making it appear like a book. The left panel features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The right panel features a list of names. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Aus… more
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Description: Photograph of cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, and the left panel is pictured. It features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The cenotaph is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Description: Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, and the right panel is pictured. It features a list of the politicians being honored. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church of Waco was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by A… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Pulpit in St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church. A podium with a microphone and several chairs are visible, along with a piano. The photograph was taken from a balcony, and another balcony on the opposite side of the room. The other balcony has gold lettering that reads "Prayer Changes Things."
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Facade of St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of blue steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by Adam… more
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Mrs. Essie Anderson in Christmas Card]

Description: Portrait of Mrs. Essie Anderson in a Christmas card which reads, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Essie Anderson." Essie Anderson wears a dark-colored jacket with a light-colored shirt, eye glasses, and a small hat atop her head. A tiny Christmas tree with ornaments is printed to the right of the portrait of Essie Anderson. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mrs. Essie Anderson, McGregor, Texas."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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