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[Bird's Eye View of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard image of a bird's eye view of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. To the right of the camp a line of horses with soldiers riding can be seen marching behind one automobile. To the left of the image the rows of soldiers' tents and other buildings that make up the camp. In the background the camp itself is surrounded by trees. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mr. Isac Hill of New York Mills, Minnesota.
Date: 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred

[Bird's Eye View of Port Lavaca]

Description: Postcard image of a bird's eye view of Port Lavaca, Texas. Within the image various houses and their yard can be seen separated by fences. In the background of the right side a church's spire can be seen along the horizon line. Handwritten text on the back is addresses to Mrs. T. A. Hay from Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1909

[Birdseye View of Temple]

Description: Postcard of a color image of Temple from above featuring a neighborhood with several rows of houses on the left and a two-story red and white house on the right side; there are several trees in the foreground and on the left side of the street and more houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Bird's-Eye View, Temple, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: January 7, 1909

[Birth Announcement for Mary Martha Monroe]

Description: Birth announcement for Mary Martha Monroe. Text on the front and handwritten text on the back list her parents as Dr. Charles Walter Monroe and Calhoun Harris Monroe. In the announcement Mary Martha's baby photo is in between silhouette photos of a man and a woman. They all have the appearance of being hung up above a fireplace inside a home. There is text underneath the lit fireplace that reads " from our house and our fireside's glow a light of friendship shines afar: That spark we kindled lo… more
Date: unknown

[Birthday Card to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 24, 1945]

Description: A card addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere on her birthday. It reads: "When someone has a friend like YOU/Steady, kind, staunch and true/A friend who can always understand/And gladly lends a helping hand./Then what a pleasure to express/Best wishes for your happiness/And what a pleasure to extend/Birthday greetings to you, my friend." It is signed "Miss Sallie." It has purple flowers on the front, as well as the words "Birthday Greetings to You."
Date: December 24, 1945

[Blackstone Hotel]

Description: Postcard image of the Blackstone Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Text on the back reads "In the tower of the Blackstone Hotel, twenty-two stories, above the ground, is located the broadcasting stations of WBAP, one of the largest broadcasting stations in the south. From here a remarkable view of the city may be obtained".
Date: unknown

[The Blessing Family]

Description: Photograph of the Blessing family. Callie C. and Solomon Thomas Blessing are both seated. Solomon T. Blessing holds their son, John T., on his lap, and their daughter, Anna, stands next to her mother, Callie Blessing. Solomon Thomas Blessing and his brother were noted Galveston photographers. Blessing & Co. was located at 174 Tremont Street in Galveston.
Date: 18XX
Creator: Blessing & Co.

[The Blessing Family]

Description: Photograph of the Blessing family. Callie C. and Solomon Thomas Blessing are both seated. Solomon T. Blessing holds their son, John T., on his lap, and their daughter, Anna, stands next to her mother, Callie Blessing. Solomon Thomas Blessing and his brother were noted Galveston photographers. Blessing & Co. was located at 174 Tremont Street in Galveston.
Date: 18uu
Creator: Blessing & Co.

["Blue Hole" at Eichelberger Island]

Description: Photograph of unknown people at the "Blue Hole" on Eichelberger Island. The island is on the Bosque River in Waco, Texas. In the foreground of the photo is the Bosque River and in the background a wooded area is visible. The photograph was purchased at the Eichelberger - Harrison estate sale in Waco, Texas.
Date: unknown

[Blue Jug #467]

Description: Sky-blue pottery jug that has a long neck and elongated handle, with a cork sealing the top. There is also a small hole above the handle possibly to help liquid flow better. Blue lettering stamped on the side says, "Hicks Rubber Co., Inc. Waco, Texas 467."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hicks Rubber Company

[Boats on Brazos]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of six small boats on the Brazos River in Waco with iron bridges and trees in the background. Two of the boats have U.S. flags in them and are carrying passengers, and there is a man in a hat straddling two boats. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Head of Navigation, Brazos River, Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Description: 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

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Description: 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
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