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[Memorial Card for Phil Bahl]

Memorial card for John Phil Bahl, died January 22, 1918, at the age of 68. This card is black and has a short poem printed on the bottom half.

Date: January 1918

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed]

Memorial card for Myrtle Sherman Creed (1881-1913). There is a portrait of Myrtle in the center of the card and a short poem printed on the bottom.

Date: 1913

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Scrapbook of Photographs and Notes Associated With Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., 1913]

Scrapbook album of the early life of Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr. (1915 - 1930). Inside of it are photographs and notes assumed to be written by the mother, May Harris Robinson, about his first day of school, the progression of his height and weight, his christening, etc.

Date: 1913

Creator: Von Hartmann, Evelyn

Item Type: Book

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Marriage License of John T. Willis and Nannie Clara Evans]

Marriage license of John T. Willis and Nannie Clara Evans, McLennan County, Texas, April 25, 1917, signed by the Rev. F. S. Groner.

Date: April 25, 1917

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal]

Journal belonging to Clara Evans detailing her relationship with John T. Willis, Sr., from their first meeting to their wedding. Newspaper announcements, wedding invitations, fabric samples from Clara Evans' bridal trousseau, pressed flowers, and photographs have been pasted into the book, along with descriptions of important events written by Clara Evans. It also contains articles pertaining to the Willises' Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1967.

Date: 1917/1967

Creator: Willis, Nannie Clara Evans

Item Type: Book

Location: 31.554850009752382 -97.15775699999995

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.

Date: April 16, 1919

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: James, Henry

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: Garrison, Joe F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Card Advertising Fruit of the Loom]

Card advertising Fruit of the Loom. It bears a painting of fruit, a peach in the middle with purple grapes to the right and green grapes to the right, and raspberries in the front.

Date: November 15, 1917

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.

Date: April 14, 1913

Creator: Bynum, E. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]

Graduation announcement for the Waco High School class of 1911. Included with the invitation is a class roll.

Date: June 2, 1911

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914]

Letter written to Belford Lumber Co. in Georgetown, Texas from William Cameron & Co. in Waco, Texas, which says "We wish to call your attention to car #62918, which is now due, and will ask that you kindly let us have exchange to cover."

Date: September 16, 1914

Creator: William Cameron & Co.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.

Date: November 9, 1916

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]

Invitation extended to Miss Etta Mae Carroll of Abbott, Texas to serve as Duchess of Abbott in the Texas Cotton Palace of Waco, Texas. It is signed by Blair Stribling, the Queen's Chancellor. Included with the invitation is information for visiting duchesses and their attendants at the queen's court and a court calendar.

Date: October 5, 1915

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. It was held at the Cotton Palace Coliseum. Included in the booklet is a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, and a list of duchesses for Texas.

Date: November 11, 1915

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hill Printing & Stationery Co. to Monteith Abstract Co. - September 21, 1916]

Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.

Date: September 21, 1916

Creator: Gordon, L. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Directory: Austin Avenue Methodist Church

Book from a Methodist church in Waco that is a directory of members and businesses, encouraging the congregation to shop within its local community. The date "1910-1914", can be seen written in pencil on the the top right corner of the first page.

Date: 1910~/1914~

Creator: Austin Avenue Methodist Church

Item Type: Book

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918]

Postcard set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns that is packed with photo cards showing scenes from Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The cover of the envelope has an image of the Statue of Liberty to the left and is titled, "Souvenir Folder".

Date: 1918

Creator: Williams, Fred M.

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Funeral Notice for Andrew Wall]

Decorated remembrance card for Andrew Wall, including an oval, head-shot portrait in the center. There are decorative designs around the image including doves holding a banner at the top, flowers, and feathers along either side; printed text lists his name, birth/death dates and age at the top and a poem at the bottom labeled "Gone But Not Forgotten."

Date: 1912

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Troy High School Commencement Invitation]

Invitation to the commencement ceremony of the graduating class of Troy High School in May of 1912.

Date: 1912

Creator: Troy High School

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Letter to Fred A. Waltz, Ca. 1917]

Postcard letter to Fred A. Waltz filled with photo cards of a military camp. The envelope has hand colored photos of military scenes and is titled, "Souvenir Folder U.S. National Guard Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas".

Date: 1917~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from W. J. Neale to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 27, 1914]

Letter from W. J. Neale to Mrs. W. A. Crawford, thanking her for her work as chairman and inviting her to Opening Day at the Texas Cotton Palace.

Date: October 27, 1914

Creator: Neale, W. J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Stock Certificate for Texas Cotton Palace Association]

Stock certificate for the Texas Cotton Palace Association, certifying that Wheatley [sic] & Holloway own three shares of the Capital Stock of the Texas Cotton Palace Association. It is signed by Albert T. Clifton, President.

Date: August 11, 1911

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Mrs. A. W. Koch and Mrs. W. O. Wilkes to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 26, 1914]

Letter from Mrs. A. W. Koch and Mrs. W. O. Wilkes to Mrs. W. A. Crawford, inviting her to the Cotton Palace's Woman's Day Parade on November 7 and instructing her about her position in the parade. The letter is typed on Texas Cotton Palace stationery. Mrs. W. A. Crawford's mailing address is at the Tietz Hotel of Waco

Date: October 26, 1914

Creator: Koch, Mrs. A. W. & Wilkes, Mrs. W. O.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

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[Memorial Card for Phil Bahl]

[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed]

[Scrapbook of Photographs and Notes Associated With Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., 1913]

[Marriage License of John T. Willis and Nannie Clara Evans]

[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal]

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

[Card Advertising Fruit of the Loom]

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]

[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914]

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

[Letter from Hill Printing & Stationery Co. to Monteith Abstract Co. - September 21, 1916]

Directory: Austin Avenue Methodist Church

[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918]

[Funeral Notice for Andrew Wall]

[Troy High School Commencement Invitation]

[Postcard Letter to Fred A. Waltz, Ca. 1917]

[Letter from W. J. Neale to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 27, 1914]

[Stock Certificate for Texas Cotton Palace Association]

[Letter from Mrs. A. W. Koch and Mrs. W. O. Wilkes to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 26, 1914]