[Church of the Assumption]

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Postcard of a color image of the Church of the Assumption, a large stone building with a red roof, a tower, a rose window, and rows of stained glass windows; there are two people standing in front of the church and several houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Church of The Assumption, Waco, Texas. Rev. P. J. Clancy, Rector."

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Clayton, Nicholas Creation Date: Unknown.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 20 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard of a color image of the Church of the Assumption, a large stone building with a red roof, a tower, a rose window, and rows of stained glass windows; there are two people standing in front of the church and several houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Church of The Assumption, Waco, Texas. Rev. P. J. Clancy, Rector."

Physical Description

1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Handwritten note on the back of the postcard: "the card you send were just beautiful. I hope these will pleas you. I don't know if I send you this church or not. Mrs. Millen. Mrs. [...] Shelly." Accompanying material: "Postcard of the Church of the Assumption (St. Mary's Church), Waco. Designed by Nicholas Clayton of Galveston."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • Feb. 23, 2019, 10:24 p.m.

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  • Jan. 2, 2024, 2:45 p.m.

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  • 31.800371, -97.098687

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Clayton, Nicholas. [Church of the Assumption], postcard, Date Unknown; Waco, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122421/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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