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[Postcard of Houston High School]

Description: Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, … more
Date: July 28, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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

[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]

Description: Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was n… more
Date: November 30, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Mae Eichelberger and Unknown Children on Chairs]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Mae Eichelberger and other young children. Within the photo all the children positioned sitting on wooden chairs. In the background the yard of a home can be seen with the fence post surrounding it. Handwritten text on back identifies Eichelberger on the far left. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Mae Eichelberger and Friends]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Mae Eichelberger as a baby with other unknown children. Handwritten text on back identifies Hattie Mae as being the baby that is second from the left. All of the children are positioned sitting in wooden chairs with a backyard visible behind them. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[McLennan County Officers]

Description: Photograph of the 1908 McLennan County Officers on the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse. Within the photo there are three rows of both men and women that fulfill the officer roles. They are positioned on the front steps of a building. Handwritten text on back identifies all the names of those within the photo. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[View of the Alamo]

Description: Postcard image of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Within this image of the Alamo the textured walls, the design on the columns and the wooden front doors are visible. Two men are pictured to the left of the entrance way. Handwritten text on the back is addressed of Mr. Walter Tucker of Weatherford, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Mae Eichelberger and Unknown Children]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Mae Eichelberger and five other unknown children. Within the photo all the children are wearing light colored clothing and sit on a sidewalk in a yard. Behind them wicker strollers can be seen as the fence surrounding the yard. Eichelberger is identified with handwritten text on back that suggest she is second from the left. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Eichelberger, Hattie Mae Eichelberger and Group]

Description: Photograph of a group of women with their children that included Hattie Eichelberger and her daughter, Hattie Mae Eichelberger. Handwritten text on back identifies the mother and daughter as being second from the right. Hattie Eichelberger is pictured wearing a patterned dark colored dress with lace trim while Hattie Mae is wearing all light colored clothing. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Texas School for the Deaf]

Description: Postcard image of the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. The multiple story building is pictured with the some of the exterior hidden by trees that are within the grassy lawn. The building spires are visible above the trees in the right side of the image. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Miss Mary Lea Powell in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Description: 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
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]

Description: 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
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Description: 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
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Public School Building in Marlin, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the Public School Building in Marlin, Texas. A crowd of individuals poses in front of the building. Text in the bottom left-hand corner of the front of the card reads "Allen's City Drug Store." A handwritten message on the back of the car reads: "Did not fail to post the letter. Now it's up to me. Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1908
Creator: Allen's City Drug Store
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

Description: Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.
Date: 1908-07-12~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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