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Oral History Interview with Robert Woods, March 8, 1969

Description: Interview with Robert Woods, a preacher from Gallatin, Tennessee. The interview includes the broader history of the Christian Church he grew up in, prominent figures, the school he went to, as well as his personal experiences as a black person during that time. The interview also includes Wood's recounting his first preaching tour as a teen.
Date: March 8, 1969
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Woods, Robert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Perry Methodist Church Confirmation Class, 1918]

Description: Photograph of the Confirmation class of Perry Methodist Church. Two rows of people are visible, with an older man with eyeglasses and mustache at center along the bottom row. The students are dressed in dark coats with neckties and white dresses with hair ribbons. A note on the back identifies Phillip Faudi, aged 14, second from right, seated on the bottom row.
Date: 1918~
Creator: Beauchle
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Gathering at Polytechnic Methodist Church, Fort Worth]

Description: Photograph of a gathering in front of the Polytechnic Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Several women stand on the steps of the church's entrance in seven or more rows, most wearing black dresses, and some holding hats. Identified on the back is Katherine Bernice Mobley Parker (1873–1964, "second from left, first row") and Hope Stallings (1894–1978, "first person in second row"), a history teacher at Polytechnic High.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryant Studio
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Vacation Bible School Parade in Lorena]

Description: Photograph of a Vacation Bible School parade in Lorena, Texas, hosted by Lorena Methodist Church. In the picture, cars carry wagons of children along an unpaved road in front of houses and trees. Children in the back car hold balloons, with one holding a shield-shaped sign reading "AMERICAN YOUTH" seated on the car's roof, his legs resting on the windshield. The wagon with a banner reading "GOING TO THE BALL" at right, its car out of frame, has boys in tuxedos and top hats and girls in white dr… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Perry Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the tower of Perry Methodist Church in Perry, Texas taken from a low vantage point. The building is covered in whitewashed wooden siding. A circular window is visible at the bottom of the frame. At the top of the tower, on both sides that face the camera, there are arched windows covered by decorative shutters.
Date: January 1973
Creator: Easley, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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[News Clip: Church Organ]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 21, 1993, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of a Methodist Church on Austin Avenue, in Waco, Texas. The church is built in the Gothic architecture style with one large spire on top of its highest corner. The steps lead up to pointed archways and large windows. Handwritten text on the back address the postcard to Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
Date: 1907
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.
Date: 1915
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Come to the wedding Wednesday-night, come early if you want a seat. I hope to meet you then. Your [?] friend, Helen [?] Moody." Another handwritten note on the back of the card says "Well good morning bright-eyes. Guess you will be surprised to get a card from the Moody Post mistress but hope it will be a very pleasant surprise for you. I often [?] have heard sister speak of you. She thi… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Moody, Helen & Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built from 1901 to 1902. William A. Cann of St. Louis was the architect. The structure was later sold to the congregation of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built in 1901-1902 and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis. The edifice was later sold to the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Avenue Methodist Church, Men's Bible Class]

Description: Photograph of the Men's Bible Class of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Men, dressed in suits and ties, are arranged in several rows on the steps of the church building. Some wear hats and others hold papers. John T. Willis, Sr. stands fourth from the right in the backrow. A bicycle leans against the church's wall on the left, above which a man looks through an opening on the wall.
Date: 191X
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Avenue Methodist Church Chancel]

Description: Photograph of the chancel and the altar of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Most of the chancel is raised on a platform. At the very back is the raised choir loft and the Kilgen organ console (mostly obscured). The back wall contains wooden paneling, tracery and facade organ pipes. A short upper wooden screen separates the choir from the main part of the chancel, on which are clergy seats, the pulpit, decorated with a parament, and the altar. This portion is accessible by stai… more
Date: December 22, 1953
Creator: Willis Studio
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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[News Clip: MLK]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: January 20, 1992, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 50 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Holmes]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: June 30, 1991, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Church Anniversary]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: June 4, 1995, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 37 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Captain (Mayor?) Kirk]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 7, 1995, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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