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[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Description: Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there… more
Date: July 5, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Telephone Line Crew Camp]

Description: Photograph of Texas long-distance telephone line crew camp. Donald Stephenson (4th from the left) accidentally blew off the index and middle fingers on his left hand when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand during this time.
Date: 1908~
Partner: Midwestern State University
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