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[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

Postcard of two World War I soldiers, one from the army and one from the navy, standing next to a woman in a pink dress, who is labeled as "reserve." Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Dearest Janet How are you? I am in the best of health. I hope you are the same. I am sending a small package let me know if you receive. Yours much. Love, Jackie" The card is addressed to Miss Janet Brenner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Date: [1917-07-20..1919-03-07]

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Looking West]

Postcard of Austin Avenue, looking West, in Waco, Texas. Text in the bottom right corner of the card's front reads "hand-colored." A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Stopped at Waco over night enroute here and just had time after getting up to get some cards and catch an eleven oclock train. M." The card is addressed to Mary Euglehart of South Bend, Indiana.

Date: June 21, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the McLendon Hardware Company Building]

Postcard of the McLendon Hardware Company Building, which printed text on the front of the card describes as "one of the most ornate commercial bldgs. in the South. The home of the largest hardware business in Texas." Handwritten text on the front of the card reads "I miss you very much, Mrs. B."

Date: November 11, 1910

Location: 31.556831 -97.128083

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Hotel Wear in Hillsboro]

Postcard of the office of Hotel Wear in Hillsboro, Texas. The room features high tin ceilings and dark wood trim that matches the staircase on the left side of the room as well as the reception desk on the right side of the room.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Vault in First National Bank]

Postcard of the vault in the First National Bank in Waco. The large, circular vault door is open, revealing another barrier of metal bars behind it.

Date: January 2, 1919

Creator: Gildersleeve

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alamo]

Postcard of the Alamo in San Antonio. Text on the back of the card reads "The Alamo, built in 1718, is aptly called the "cradle of Texas Liberty." for it was here that on March 6, 18536, Travis, Bowie, Crockett, and 170 unsung heroes gave their lives for Texas liberty. Before the Battle of the Alamo, Commander Travis drew a line and told those who wished to try to escape what was apparently certain death, to step across the line, but not a man crossed the line. The Alamo today is the shrine of … more

Date: unknown

Location: 29.425967 -98.486142

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Luther Hotel]

Postcard of the Luther Hotel in Palacios, Texas. A large, light-colored building with multiple wings stands in front of a curved, unpaved driveway lined by wooden fenceposts.

Date: unknown

Location: 28.699602 -96.215924

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of YMCA Building in Mart, Texas]

Postcard of the YMCA building in Mart. Texas. A brick building stands in the middle of an empty field. A message on the back of the postcard reads "Dear cousin Olga have received the Card from you many thanks for it, we had a nice Xmas, and hope you also had. Best Wishes To all. From your cousin Hedwig and a Happy New Year to you."

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.

Date: July 8, 1908

Location: 27.760350 -97.379317

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Cotton Blockade in a Railroad Yard]

Postcard of a Cotton Blockade in a Houston Railroad Yard. Several parallel lines of track are packed full of trains and train cars loaded with bales of cotton. Several workers sit on the top of a bale of cotton on the right side of the frame. There are many buildings spread across the background on the right side of the frame.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Group Eating Watermelon]

Postcard of a woman, a man, and eight children sitting outside of a log cabin and eating watermelon. Text written below the log cabin reads "oh dem watermillion"

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of a Group Posing in a Line]

Postcard of a group of young men and women posing in a line, with their hands on each other's shoulders. The individual pictured 5th from the left is identified as Minnie Parker on the back of the card. A written message on the back of the card reads "Know you had a fine time at the carnival. I sure hated to miss it but couldn't help it- Suppose you know what picture this is- Phil C" The card is addressed to Miss Jessie and Mamie Parker of Ladonia, Texas.

Date: September 15, 1908

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Cotton Warehouse]

Postcard of a cotton Warehouse in Chilton, Texas. Handwritten text on the back of the postcard reads "Dear Ruth, I am coming home Thursday. Tell Hattie to meet me. It is awful hot today Aunt Marta" The card is addressed to Miss Ruth Blair of Waco, Texas.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Electric Park at Night]

Postcard of Electric Park lit up a night. Several rides, including the carousel, are visible. Text on the left side of the front of the card reads "The Scene of that 'Eventful" (?) night. Do you remember it?" The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Houston, Texas. Text on the bottom right of the card reads "Galveston Trube Photo"

Date: September 20, 1906

Location: 29.290040 -94.789104

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Coronal Institute]

Postcard of the Coronal Institute in San Marcos, Texas, with dozens of individuals posing outside of the building. The photograph has been taken from the end of a path linking the building to the street. The yard in front of the building is full of vegetation and small trees. Text on the front of the card reads: "Hello, Miss Annie! Guess who this is?" The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.

Date: September 7, 1907

Location: 29.882617 -97.947283

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Calvert City Hall and Dentist Office]

Postcard of the City Hall and Dentist Office in Calvert, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Ellen. arrived safely and are in good health. Be a good girl and help a a little." The postcard is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: October 8, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]

Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.

Date: November 13, 1907

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]

Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas. more

Date: October 29, 1908

Location: 29.766074 -95.366160

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Galveston]

Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Galveston. Two cars and a horse and buggy are parked alongside the church's front and right side. Text written in the bottom and left-hand margin reads "I actually saw the inside of one of these kind of buildings while in Houston- Sunday- was I awake? S.C.F." The card is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: unknown

Location: 29.304648 -94.788583

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Harbor at Galveston]

Postcard of a harbor in Galveston where two boats are moored. Debris litters the concrete on the edge of the harbor, and several large industrial structures rise up in the distance. Handwritten print on the front of the postcard reads "this is not snow— just shell. Not egg shell either." Cursive handwriting at the bottom reads "Just a little different from the fleet of Waco." The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco.

Date: November 2, 1908

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Insane Asylum in Austin, Texas]

Postcard of the Insane Asylum in Austin, Texas, addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard in Waco, Texas. The front of the postcard features well-manicured grounds around a circular, artificial pond. Several buildings are visible in the distance. The text on the back of the postcard reads "I enjoyed you letter so much but have been too busy for letters lately. You ought to see how the Y.M.C.A. (of which I understand that you are a charter member) has grown. Alice accidentally landed in my class at the U… more

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of High School in Calvert, Texas]

Postcard of a high school in Calvert, Texas. The multistory building is white with a red roof and features a turret and a tower. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Annie, Drizzling today and am not doing much. Having a nice time and hope you all are well. Tell all hello for sure." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: October 8, 1909

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Hall Cycle and Plating Co.]

Postcard of Hall Cycle and Plating Co. in Waco, Texas. Two workers stand behind a glass counter on the left side of a room filled with bicycles and assorted parts. Another man stands behind two motorcycles in the middle of the room. A row of bicycles lines the right side of the room.

Date: unknown

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.

Date: July 12, 1908

Location: 29.760006 -95.362614

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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