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[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 19, 1920]

Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. Elmer talks to Josephine about her needing to buy a nice suit, and the one that she really wants. He repeatedly says: "You know I am not lonesome but I just don't like to be without you at all." The bulk of the letter talks about activities going on in Waco, but he hopes that Josephine has a great time while she is in St. Louis.

Date: August 19, 1920

Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]

Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."

Date: July 27, 1904

Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Elmer Josephine Wheatly to James R. LeBlond, May 29, 1961]

Letter typed to James R. LeBlond from Elmer Josephine Wheatly concerning the renewal of the lease of the building she owned in Waco, Texas: "I wish to retain possession of building at 1008 N. 25th St. for another year..." Also included in a clipping from a newspaper with the headline "Wheatly Dance School to Open September 17" at the top; the clipping says that the "Wheatly School of Dance has been set for Monday, Sept. 17."

Date: May 29, 1961

Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Josephine

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 12, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. discussing his recent visit to her family members in Waco, Texas; her relatives had been struck by the Scarlet Fever and their house was quarantined. Later in the letter he discusses his recent publication of one of his articles on a Florida bird."

Date: August 12, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."

Date: August 22, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing events taking place in Waco. He spends part of the letter talking about a woman named Gertrude saying: "she is just the right height for me."

Date: August 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, February 2, 1898]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. asking her to go with him to the theater that night.

Date: February 2, 1898

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, January 5th, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. regarding the poultry show at his exhibit on a Thursday night. He says to her that if she hasn't "made an engagement for next Sunday night with J. L. remember me."

Date: January 5, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 14, 1895]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. responding to the congratulatory message sent by Bahl previously. He says at one point in the letter that he hoped to "have the opportunity to return your congratulations tenfold."

Date: July 14, 1895

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, July 15, 1897]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in Waco, Texas. Strecker, Jr. says that he had just received "a beautiful lot of foreign birds skins and also a snow-white weasel skin." He goes on to describe the dance party that had recently took place and was amazed that they only had one keg of beer available.

Date: July 15, 1897

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, October 12, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. in which Strecker, Jr. discusses the upcoming election and his support for William McKinley and the Republican party. He later goes on to talk about dances he attended and says that a woman named Gertrude said that "nearly everybody thought that I was the prettiest dancer."

Date: October 12, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John K. Streger, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, November 10, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. describing the events of Election Day in Waco; much of his activity took place at the Republican Headquarters. He goes on to describe the dance that he attended where he was given excellent comments on his dancing skills.

Date: November 10, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, April 3, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. concerning his affection for her and no other: "Must the thought always find birth in your mind that I love another?" He later tells her that "you of all girls have respect for my hobbies, my animals and books."

Date: April 3, 1896

Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Mechanics' Lien Contract Between Elmer and Josephine Wheatly and their Contractor]

Contract between Elmer H. Wheatly and Josephine Wheatly and their contractor to build their home. The contract states: "with the said parties of the first part, to furnish all the labor and materials for, and to construct, erect and complete upon the lands and premises hereinafter described..."

Date: October 31, 1912

Item Type: Letter

[Photo Album of a Camping Trip in Waco, Texas]

Photo album with a compilation of photographs from a camping trip taken around Waco, Texas in August 1908. Each page has a photograph and a handwritten caption describing the actions taking place in the pictures.

Date: [1908-08-22..1908-08-23]

Item Type: Letter

[Photograph of Dell and James P. Baugh with Mary Elizabeth Bahl]

Photograph of Dell Baugh, James P. Baugh, and Mary Elizabeth Bahl (Mary Betty) as children standing in front of an elderly woman. All of the children are wearing light colored outfits.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of Elmer and Josephine Wheatly's House in Waco, Texas]

Photograph of the home belonging to Elmer and Josephine Wheatly in Waco, Texas; the home has three large windows on the upper level above the front door. There are two large trees growing on the left side of the house and piles of objects laying on the porch around the front door to the home.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 31.553946 -97.157657

[Photograph of Harry and Mayme with their Grandchildren]

Photograph of Harry and Mayme Bahl with their daughter and grandchildren; from left to right the names of the people are: Mary Florence Collins (Mayme) John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry), Mary Beth, Margay, Martha Green, and Mary Elizabeth Bahl Green (Mary Betty).

Date: 1961~

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of Harry Bahl and Mary Bahl in a Car]

Photograph of John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) sitting in the driver's seat of a car with his wife, Mary Florence Collins, sitting in the driver's seat; the back side of the photo says this is Harry's new car. Behind there are five other people who are unidentified.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of John Philip and Katharine Bahl's Home]

Photograph of the house belonging to John Philip and Katharine Hessdoerfer Bahl in Waco, Texas. The house has a balcony overlooking the front door and a porch that wraps around the lower level.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of John Philip Bahl's Home in Waco, Texas]

Photograph of the home of John Philip Bahl and his family at 818 North 16th Street in Waco, Texas. In front of the home are his four children: John, Blondina, Leda, Josephine. The house itself is two stories, and has a staircase leading to it from the street, there is also a balcony over the front door on the second floor and a wrap-around porch in the front.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of John Philip Herlin Bahl and his Father]

Photograph of John Philip Herlin Bahl (left) and John Philip Bahl (right) outside their home in Waco, Texas. Both men are wearing slacks with a shirt and tie around their neck, as well as glasses on their face.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of Katharine, Josephine, and Elmer Josephine]

Photograph of the three Wheatly women, from left to right the names of the women are: Katharine, Josephine, and Elmer Josephine. They are all dressed nicely, Katharine is wearing a bright pink suit, Josephine is wearing a dark blue shirt with a black jacket, and Elmer Josephine is wearing a blue dress.

Date: 1960?

Item Type: Photograph

[Photograph of Leda and John Philip Herlin Bahl at First Communion]

Photograph of Leda and John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) at their first communion. Leda is wearing a white dress with a long veil extending down to the edge of her dress, Harry is wearing a dark suit and is holding a long candle.

Date: unknown

Creator: Sanders Photography

Item Type: Photograph

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