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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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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 Unidentified Boy with Cane]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified boy holding a cane in his left hand; his right hand is supported against a cushioned chair that is faced away from him and his left leg is bent at an angle. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, light-colored shirt, and a bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Benecke, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Luther Thompson]

Description: Portrait of Luther Thompson. Text on the back reads: "Grandma Lee's brother's son Luther Thompson - age around 25 yrs of age died as young...around forty years of age - fifty years or more ago. (Aunt Helen Lee gave this to R L Sunday 1-9-72) Grandma Lee was mama Grummonds mother. Pauline Riddle estate sale, Waco, 2015."
Date: unknown
Creator: Parish
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Joseph Lynn Clark]

Description: Portrait of Joseph Lynn Clark from the abdomen and up looking to his left directly at the camera. Text on the back reads: "Joseph Lynn Clark...b 1881 Thorp Spring, Hood Co, Texas...d 1969 Houston, Texas buried Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Tex." He was a noted Texas historian and a descendant of the founders of Texas Christian University.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of a Seated Man in a Hat]

Description: Portrait of a John Kern Strecker, Jr. in dark clothing, a bow tie, and hat. His right arm is resting on a stone pillar and his left hand is on his hip. There seems part of another photograph on the back and text that reads: " Mr. and Mrs. James W. Baugh ".
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D. Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Charlie and Maude Ackers]

Description: Photograph of Charlie Ackers seated in a dark suit with his legs crossed and Maude Thompson Ackers next to him with her hands on his left shoulder. There is handwritten text on the back that reads "Pauline Riddle estate sale, 2015 Waco"
Date: unknown
Creator: Baxley, Joe M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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