Category Archives: Historic Waco

The Comprehensive Pat Neff: Texas Governor, Baylor President, and Much More

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Amanda Norman

The name Pat Neff is known by every Baylor Bear. Perhaps his influence is most markedly demonstrated by Pat Neff Hall. Built in 1939 and named in honor of Baylor’s eighth president, its tower can be seen for miles and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist General Convention of Texas, Baptist history, Baptist universities and colleges, Baylor University, Denison, Federated Railroad Shopmen's Union, Historic Waco, Mexia, Pat Neff, Pat Neff Hall, Prohibition, Sam Houston, Terrell Blodgett, Texas Baptists, Texas colleges and universities, Texas governors, Texas House of Representatives, Texas National Guard, Texas Rangers, United States history, University of Texas, women's rights, World War II | Leave a comment

Leading Locally: Marvin Griffin and his Ministry and Civil Rights Advocacy in Central Texas

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Amanda Norman

“The mission of the Christian experience is expressed in the gospel of liberation, sharing the good news of what God has done in delivering his people from oppression. The gospel of liberation is rooted in the Judeo-Christian faith. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in African-American history, Austin Independent School District, Baptist history, Baptist Training Union Congress, Civil rights in Texas, Discrimination in Education, East Austin Economic Development Corporation, Ebenezer Baptist Church Austin, Historic Waco, Marvin Griffin, Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, National Baptist Convention of America, National Baptist Fellowship of Churches, National Baptist Sunday School Congress, New Hope Baptist Church, Race relations, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas Baptists, Waco | Leave a comment

Setting a New Pace: Baylor University's First Female Professor with a PhD

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Amanda Norman

Today we might be tempted to take for granted the many female professors who teach at Baylor and the numerous women who are earning doctoral degrees. However, it wasn’t such a long time ago that female PhDs, JDs, and so … Continue reading →

Posted in Baylor Female College, Baylor University, Belton Texas, Historic Waco, Lula Pace, science education, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, women's rights | 1 Comment

The Brazos River and the Baylor Archives: A History of Floods and Droughts, a Story of Resilience and Ideals

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Amanda Norman

Please join The Texas Collection for a lecture by Dr. Kenna Lang Archer, The Brazos River and the Baylor Archives– A History of Floods and Droughts, a Story of  Resilience and Ideals Tuesday, March 19, 2013 3:30 pm Bennett Auditorium … Continue reading →

Posted in Baylor University, Brazos River, C.M. Seley, East Waco, Historic Waco, Kenna Lang Archer, lectures, Waco | 1 Comment

Research Ready: February 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amanda Norman

Each month, we post a processing update to notify our readers about the latest collections that have finding aids online and are primed for research. Here’s the scoop for February: [Waco] Evangelia Settlement Records, 1912-1975: Evangelia Settlement was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in African-American history, Baylor University, Benevolence--social aspects, Day care centers, Discrimination in Education, Francis Guittard, Fred Gildersleeve, glass plate negatives, Historic Waco, Nonprofit organizations, Oscar "Doc" Norbert Du Congé, Paul Quinn College, Research Ready, Waco, Waco race relations, World War I | Leave a comment

Looking Back at Baylor: Thanks for the Buggy Ride

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amanda Norman

This piece by former Texas Collection director Kent Keeth originally was published in The Baylor Line in August 1975, then was reprinted in Looking Back at Baylor (1985), a collection of Keeth and Harry Marsh’s historical columns for the Line. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptist universities and colleges, Baptist women, Baylor University, Edna McDaniel, Historic Waco, Looking Back at Baylor, Samuel Palmer Brooks, Waco | Leave a comment

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: The Musical Heritage of Jules Bledsoe and New Hope Baptist Church

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Amanda Norman

The Texas Collection is proud to present our newest exhibit, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot:  The Musical Heritage of Jules Bledsoe and New Hope Baptist Church.” In honor of African American History Month, this exhibit traces the interweaving stories of Jules … Continue reading →

Posted in African American History Month, African-American history, Baptist history, exhibits, Historic Waco, Jules Bledsoe, New Hope Baptist Church, Show Boat, Texas, Texas Baptists, Waco | 1 Comment

Mapping Waco: A Brief History, 1845-1913

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Amanda Norman

Did you know that “Lamartine” was a proposed name for Waco? Or that “Waco Village” was once in Milam County? Do you know where Waco Female College was? Explore Mapping Waco: A Brief History, 1845-1913 to learn the answers to … Continue reading →

Posted in City Ice Works, Historic Waco, Lamartine, Maps, Milam's Colony, Waco, Waco Female College, Waco suspension bridge, Waco University | 1 Comment

Research Ready: October 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Amanda Norman

Each month, we post a processing update to notify our readers about the latest collections that have finding aids online and are primed for research. Here’s the scoop for October: Bolt Family Homestead and Legion Valley Indian Massacre Collection, 1985: … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Baylor: The "Baylors" of '99

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Amanda Norman

This piece by former Texas Collection director Kent Keeth originally was published in The Baylor Line in October 1975, then was reprinted in Looking Back at Baylor (1985), a collection of Keeth and Harry Marsh’s historical columns for the Line. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baylor football, Baylor University, Historic Waco, Looking Back at Baylor, McLennan County, Texas Christian University | Leave a comment