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[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937)]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Thomas Middlebrook Willis (June 27, 1859 - November 27, 1937) in Abilene, Texas. Text: Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, Thomas Middlebrook Willis was an important early leader in Abilene. Willis moved to Waco, Texas with his parents, Dr. Thomas L. and Mrs. Letitia Willis, in 1866. T. M. Willis first came to this area in 1878 to investigate range possibilities. In 1883, after graduating from the law school of Cumberland University in Lebanon, … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Ave During WW I]

Description: Photograph of Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. Handwritten text on back identifies this photograph as taken during WW I. The Goldstein-Migel Co. building is on the left, the Amicable Life Insurance Company (A.L.I.C.O.) building in the center, and streetcars are visible lining the street.
Date: 1914~/1918~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Unknown Men Working in Factory]

Description: Photograph of unknown men working in a factory. In the center of the photo there is a long table with fabric stretched out on either side of the table with men working on the fabric. To the right of the photo there is hanging fabric pulled along the length of the factory. In the left of the factory there is a man dressed in a dark color suit holding a clipboard looking at rolls of fabric stacked on one another. Towards the back of the left of the photo another man dressed in a dark color suit i… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hattie Eichelberger and Unknown Group]

Description: Photograph of Hattie Eichelberger, her baby daughter Hattie Mae, and unknown group. Handwritten text on front identifies Hattie and Hattie Mae as the first mother and daughter duo on the far left. The group of six women and children is pictured sitting down in a room with patterned wallpaper and pictured frames behind them. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Small Unknown Female Toddler]

Description: Photograph of a small female toddler who is sitting sideways in a wooden chair. She is pictured wearing a sleeveless dress with dark colored flat Mary Jane style shoes. Handwritten text on the back reads "Claralene Bielefeldt estate".
Date: unknown
Creator: Taulman's Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Unknown Young Woman With Large Bow in Behind Hair]

Description: Photograph of an unknown woman positioned from the waist up. She is pictured in front of a light colored background wearing a high neck light colored dress. A circular pendent necklace is visible on her as well as a dark colored bow within her hair. Embossed text identifies Hill in Austin, Texas as the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hill
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Henry Wunderlich, Sr.]

Description: Photograph of Henry Wunderlich, Sr., captured from the chest up. He is positioned facing to the right and in front of a dark color background. Wunderlich is wearing a dark color pinstripe suit with a light color dress shirt underneath. Handwritten text on back reads "My mama's father Henry Wunderlick, Sr. Born July 11, 1855 - Oldenberg Germany Died Nov. 11, 1908 in Waco, Texas. Came to USA in 1883. Berried (sic) in Oakwood Cemetery"
Date: unknown
Creator: Callaway
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Onie and Lucy Martin]

Description: Postcard of three individuals, one man and two women. The women are wearing light color dresses and the man is wearing a dark color suit jacket and tie. There is handwritten text on the front that reads "Onie & Lucy Martin". The postcard is addressed to Lula Mitchell from Hillsboro, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Parish Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of a Young Toddler]

Description: Photograph of an unknown young toddler. The child is pictured wearing light color clothing with dark color boots. They are sitting on furniture that has been covered by cloth and on the floor is a straw hat. Handwritten text on the back reads "Hugh (?)"
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Edward Henry Behrens]

Description: Photograph of Edward Henry Behrens (1876-1960). He is standing up next to a fabric covered chair and wearing dark clothing. There is handwritten text on the back. He is buried in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Walburg, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hillyer, C. E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Paul W. Dorbritz and Family]

Description: Photograph of Paul W. Dorbritz (1865-1925) and family. The family is pictured outside with a home in the background. There are 11 females in the picture all lined up with 2 males behind them. Handwritten text identifies 2 of the females as Ella, Hedwig (Heddy), and one of the men as Paul.
Date: 1905
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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