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[Birthday Card to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 24, 1945]

Description: A card addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere on her birthday. It reads: "When someone has a friend like YOU/Steady, kind, staunch and true/A friend who can always understand/And gladly lends a helping hand./Then what a pleasure to express/Best wishes for your happiness/And what a pleasure to extend/Birthday greetings to you, my friend." It is signed "Miss Sallie." It has purple flowers on the front, as well as the words "Birthday Greetings to You."
Date: December 24, 1945
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Card and envelope from Historic Waco Foundation]

Description: A card and envelope from Historic Waco Foundation to friends of The Texas Ranger Memorial Library and Historic Waco Foundation. The card is an invitation for the patrons to attend a reception honoring Roger N. Conger for his years of service to the community.
Date: October 18, 1994
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A Christmas card from Burt & Sallie Sinclair, 1990]

Description: An engraved Christmas card from Burt & Sallie Sinclair, 1990. The Christmas card has a baroque motif design that was designed and engraved to convey a traditional greeting. Original design reproduction Intaglio Print from zine plate. Sinclair Hand Engraving, Shallowater, Texas.
Date: 1990
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Christmas Card to Johnie Louise Bruyere]

Description: A Christmas card addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere, from a man who signs himself "John R." It has a painting of a small cottage in the woods on the cover, with the word "Greetings" underneath. Inside, it reads "To wish you all happiness for Christmas and the New Year."
Date: December 23, 1933
Location: 31.535805959745097 -97.10305485000004
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]

Description: Invitation extended to Miss Etta Mae Carroll of Abbott, Texas to serve as Duchess of Abbott in the Texas Cotton Palace of Waco, Texas. It is signed by Blair Stribling, the Queen's Chancellor. Included with the invitation is information for visiting duchesses and their attendants at the queen's court and a court calendar.
Date: October 5, 1915
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

Description: Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date: April 16, 1919
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from A.H. Gans to Mr. Sutton - January 25, 1922]

Description: Letter written to Mr. Sutton of A.M. Montieth Abstract Co. in Belton, Texas from A.H. Gans from Standard Printing & Stationery Co. in Waco, Texas, informing him of a change in personnel.
Date: January 25, 1922
Creator: Gans, A. H.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from a soldier to his sister - March 10, 1918]

Description: Letter from a soldier to his sister discussing his work as a guard, the lack of mattresses, and an athletic meet with some cowboys. The soldier was assigned to the military band but does not get paid well and wishes he was assigned to a permanent squadron.
Date: March 10, 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]

Description: Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date: September 8, 1918
Creator: Smith, Adam Oscar
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Letter from Alfred M. Hilliard to William J. Hutchison - October 15, 1854]

Description: Letter written to William J. Hutchison in Bainbridge, Georgia from Alfred M. Hilliard in Tyler County, Texas. The letter gives an update on Hilliard's settlement in Texas and his impressions of the country, as well as the health of his friends and family.
Date: October 15, 1854
Creator: Hilliard, Alfred M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis]

Description: Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She congratulates Clara Willis on the birth of her daughter, and sends best wishes for the lives of both the Willis children.
Date: 1925
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Anne Colombo - July 12, 1943]

Description: Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Anne Colombo, his sister, discussing how he is doing and what they will do when he gets back. Their father would like to throw a party for Anthony.
Date: July 12, 1943
Creator: Colombo, Anthony P.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Annie Colombo - June 1, 1942]

Description: Letter from Anthony P. Colombo to Anne Colombo, his sister, discussing the money he saves and sends home, and asks Annie what size gloves she wears and talking about pictures he received.
Date: 1942?-06-01
Creator: Colombo, Anthony P.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Aunt Fay to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]

Description: Letter from Aunt Fay to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She sends her congratulations on the birth of Nancy Claire, and discusses her children's report cards and their recent move.
Date: 1925
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Bart Moore to P. G. Rucker, May 10, 1884]

Description: Letter from Bart Moore to P. G. Rucker requesting to know the amount of land taxes he owes. A letter head at the top left corner of the stationary reads, "From the office of Bart Moore, Grocer".
Date: May 10, 1884
Creator: Moore, Bart
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]

Description: Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
Date: June 30, 1938
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., October 7, 1926]

Description: Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.
Date: October 7, 1926
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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