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[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Description: Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, angled into the shape of a V, making it appear like a book. The left panel features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The right panel features a list of names. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Aus… more
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Willie Sappenfield on Back of Chair]

Description: Portrait of Willie Sappenfield seated on the back of a chair with floral print and metal designs. He wears a light-colored collar shirt, striped tie, shorts, tights, and button-up boots, and in his hands he holds a piece of paper. A hand written note on the back reads, "Willie Sappenfield, 12 yrs. old, taken Oct. 18, 1913."
Date: October 18, 1913
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Stained Glass Windows in St. James Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of three stained glass windows in St. James Methodist Church. The center window features a depiction of Jesus holding a lamb with two sheep standing beside him. The left and right windows have varying colors of glass, but feature no images. The lower panes of glass read, "Presented by W. M. Long and Family" and "Presented by the Sunday School."
Date: 2012
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Mose Grossman]

Description: Full-length portrait of a girl tentatively identified as Mose Grossman, wearing a light-colored dress with patterned tights and button-up boots. She is standing with her right hand supported against a bale of hay and in front of a landscape painting of trees and foliage.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Grover Hopkins]

Description: Portrait of Grover Hopkins, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored suit with a light-colored waistcoat and patterned necktie. A handwritten note below the photograph, on the mat, reads, "Grover Hopkins, Dallas, Tex., has passed on."
Date: unknown
Creator: Gentry
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Miss Leah Hellman]

Description: Portrait of Miss Leah Hellman, visible from the chest up, wearing a light-colored top with puffy sleeves and a dark-colored vest with ruching down the front. A hand written note on the back reads, "Miss Leah Hellman, Kyle, Hays Co., Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Ada Stagner Collins]

Description: Full-length photograph of Ada Stagner Collins, wearing a light-colored long sleeve button-up blouse, dark skirt and tights, and lace-up boots. The woman sits on a wicker photographer's chair with her right hand propped against her chin, and strung around her neck with a piece of ribbon and tied to her shirt is a pocket watch. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Ada Stagner Collins, Mineola, Texas @ 1904. Married Robert Collins."
Date: 1904
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Daisy Call]

Description: Portrait of Daisy Call, seated on a pattered couch, wearing a light-colored gown. A hand written note on the back reads, "Daisy Call, Purchased at Charles Call, DDS estate sale in Waco, 2011."
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson, W. D.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Eliza McFerrin Smith Gilliland]

Description: Portrait of Eliza McFerrin Smith Gilliland, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored dress and sheer finger-less gloves. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Eliza McFerrin Smith Gilliland (1812-1871). M. F. B.'s mother. (The mother of grandmama Barcus)."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Uncle Jack and Cousin Walter]

Description: Photograph of Uncle Jack, who sits in a wooden wheelchair wearing a dark-colored cardigan and pants, and Cousin Walter, who stands to the right of Jack in a dark suit. A hand written note on the back reads, "To Miss Mary G., Waco, Tex. Uncle Jack and cousin Walter."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of John Edwards]

Description: Portrait of John Edwards, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored jacket and light-colored shirt. He is buried in First Street Cemetery in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Myra's uncle - John Edwards. Aug. 8, 1847 - Dec. 14, 1891."
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson & Knight
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of James Davis House]

Description: Photograph of the James F. Davis home in East Waco. It was built in the 1850s by James F. Davis (Oct. 21, 1823-Oct. 22, 1885), a pioneer attorney and judge in McLennan County. The historic house has been used as a rectory for the St. John the Baptist (St. John’s) Catholic Church at 1312 Dallas Street in East Waco. The house is made of pink sand brick. The leaves of trees obscure much of the structure.
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Robert Milam]

Description: Photograph of Robert "Bob" Milam, who poses in front of his picture in front of a backdrop. The back of the photo reads: Uncle Bob Milam, Born February 5th 1873, Great Grandfather half brother, Marya's son.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of the Smith Family]

Description: Photograph of the Smith family - Mr. R. S. Smith and Mrs. R. S. Smith sit in chairs side by side while their children surround them - one child is position standing behind and between Mr. R. S. Smith and Mrs. R. S. Smith while two children stand on the outside, forming a line of four. A small child sits on the lap of Mrs. R. S. Smith. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mr. R. S. Smith (Richard Samuel), Mrs. R. S. Smith (Emma Adella Hoffman), S. M. Smith (Sarah Minerva), L. P. Smith (Lillia… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Ersly
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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