Gildersleeve on Exhibit (c. 1916)

ID: 1475 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Date: c. 1916
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Gildersleeve on Exhibit (c. 1916)

Gildersleeve’s enlarged photo brought the Texas Cotton Palace to life as one of the largest photographic prints America had seen at the time. With Gildersleeve’s permission, exhibits in major cities throughout America featured the ten-foot image.

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By Sarah Miller & Geoff Hunt
During the early twentieth century, Waco experienced economic growth, large amounts of community engagement and recreation, as well as racial tension and military training.Photographer Fred A. Gildersleeve, nicknamed “Gildy,” immortalized the lives…