[First Presbyterian Church in Waco]

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Postcard of a color image of Waco's First Presbyterian Church, a large brick and stone building with a tower in the front and stained glass windows; there are trees lining the street corner and two automobiles on the intersecting streets in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There are two handwritten notes on the back of the postcard.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church September 6, 1934.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Postcard of a color image of Waco's First Presbyterian Church, a large brick and stone building with a tower in the front and stained glass windows; there are trees lining the street corner and two automobiles on the intersecting streets in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There are two handwritten notes on the back of the postcard.

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1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Handwritten note on the back of the postcard: "To remind you of the auxilary loyalty meeting Monday Sept. 10th Bible Study 2:30 Program meeting 3:30 pm." There is another handwritten note in blue ink, Mrs. J. T. Willis, 2025 Colcord, Waco, Texas, and a stamp that reads "Waco, Texas Sep 6 630 pm 1934." Accompanying material: "Postcard of First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Ave., Waco."

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Rescuing Texas History, 2017

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • September 6, 1934

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  • Dec. 28, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

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Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church. [First Presbyterian Church in Waco], postcard, September 6, 1934; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1122197/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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