Waco, Texas. New Bridge over Brazos River.

Color postcard depicting the new bridge that spans the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. A park is on the bank with landscaping and sidewalks. The city of Waco is in the background. Description on the back of the card reads, " New Bridge over Brazos River. The longest arch bridge in the country around Waco is this steel arch bridge erected across the Brazos River. It is 550 feet in length, 24 feet in width, and cost $110,000. It was christened in 1901 by Miss Katie Ross, a sister of the Ex-Governor Ross of Texas, and who, in 1870, had christened the bridge located a few hundred feet further up the river." Correspondence on the back of the card reads, "Dear Dillie, Lyle has had typhoid fever for five weeks been in bed three right sick today. Yours, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Sep 5, 1908.
Date: 1908~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mary Conner College, Paris, Texas

Green monochromatic postcard depicting Mary Conner College in Paris, Texas. Female students stand on the lawn and next to the building, while others sit on balconies of the four-story building. On the back, the correspondence reads, "My dear Little Precious, I wonder what you are doing tonight. I would give a whole lot to see you and get just one kiss and hug with two little hands for I am so blue I am sick. Your Auntie Rosa". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 296 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris RRO May 10, 1907. The date 5/9/07 is written on the front.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Jose Mission 2d San Antonio

Black and white photo postcard picturing San Jose Mission 2d in San Antonio from the front with its old bell tower. Today it is known as Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Granary of 2d Mission, San Antonio

Monochromatic postcard depicting the remains of the granary of the 2d mission in San Antonio. The mission is an old stone building with a bell tower on the right. Nearby are a fence and a farm house. Today it is known as Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

A View in Wariick Park, Paris, Tex.

Color photo postcard picturing Wariick Park in Paris, Texas. Pedestrians walk along the pathway near a grove of trees. Three tents sit near the pathway. Handwritten on the front, "Wister, Okla. Jan 19th/08" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Sis, Everything is lovely & I've gone having a high time (that's me) will leave here in a few minutes & hope there will be no more trouble I am dead tired got here at 5 a.m. no sleep" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Wister, Okla. on Jan. 19, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Sunset on the Beach" in Galveston, Texas]

Monochromatic photo postcard depicting approximately 60 bathers in Galveston Bay. The picture is taken from the shore at sunset. Men, women, and children are in the bathing attire of 1907. Printed on the card, "Greetings from Galveston - A Sunset on the Beach." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. P.O. Box 43. It is postmarked Paris, Tex.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Raleigh Court, Jamestown Exposition, 1907

"Official souvenir" color postcard depicting the Raleigh Court at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. There is a lake in the foreground with many boats on it, walkways lined with lamp posts along the water, and numerous red buildings in the background with landscaping and fountains. Correspondence on the card reads,"This looks well on a card, but in reality it is bum, in big letters. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Texas and postmarked Norfolk, Va on Sept 22, 1907.
Date: September 22, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Confederate Monument, Paris, Tex.]

Postcard with an image of a Confederate monument located in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "My own Baby, Aunt Rosa sure want to see you tonight."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Fernando Cathedral and City Hall, San Antonio, Tex.

Color postcard picturing the city of San Antonio. In the center of the picture stands San Fernando Cathedral with San Antonio City Hall behind it. A date "10-12006 #9" is handwritten on the front. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked San Antonio, Tex. on Oct. 12, 1906.
Date: 1905
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Methodist Church, South Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing the "First Methodist Church of South Fort Worth, Texas, Finest Church in Southwest. Cost $125,000." It is a large brick building. A horse and carriage stands on the street next to it. Correspondence on the back reads, " helo Baby if you was here the old wind would blow you a way and then dady woudn have any baby Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St. Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, Texas, Jan 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing City Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a large stone building with a red roof. Horses and carriages stand in the driveway of the building. Correspondence on the back reads, "My Dear baby dady Received [ ] papers and a letter this morning and will wright a letter tomorrow your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St., Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, tex on Jan 26, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing Henderson Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The street is lined with trees. On the back the correspondence reads, "helo baby are you Glad that dady is all most Ready to come back home and have some tea party with you dad will be home Satday or Sunday. be good Baby Your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City, 417 High St.,Okla. It is postmarked Decatur, Tex on Feb 3, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tarrant County Court House, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard with a picture of the Tarrant County Court House in Fort Worth, Texas. The red granite building is in a Renaissance Revival style. The card is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Southland Hotel, Dallas, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of the Southland Hotel located in Dallas, Texas. Above the image is the text, "Southland Hotel. Dallas, Texas." The correspondence on the back reads, "First P/C of 24th received. Also one mailed at Oklahoma City dated Oct. 7 giving me your address, came by same mail. Do not know where it has been all of this time. Did you get the package I sent to So. Mill St.? Let me hear from you [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 527 So. 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex. on Dec 28, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[North East Corner of Plaza, Paris, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of the plaza in Paris, Texas. Below the image is the text, "North East Corner of Plaza, Paris, Texas." The correspondence on the back reads, "Am glad you are having such a good time. Play all you can this summer for you know what next winter will bring. 'Fresh.' But I am sure you will make it all right - anything can be accomplished with work. Lovingly [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 319 W. Noble St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Tex. on Jul 29, 1919.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Greetings From Roxton, TX

Color postcard depicting a bunch of clover and blossoms tied with a ribbon. Hand written on the front is, "Greetings from Roxton, TX." Correspondence on the back reads, "Please hurry and let 'Auntie' come home and you and your mama come with her cause I wast to see you all. be a sweet girl all fine R.G." It is addressed to Miss Rosa L Dill, Oklahoma City, O.K.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Turnverein Clubhouse and Grounds, Houston, Texas

Color postcard depicting the Turnverein Clubhouse and grounds in Houston, Texas. Park benches and a gazebo sit outside the buildings of the clubhouse. Correspondence on the back reads, "Hello! Little Girl, After many adventures I arrived here. It is a beautiful place. But have been sleepy most of the time. Write me little girl, Maude" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 517 High St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Postmark is from Houston, Texas on Jul 15, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

IOOF Widows' and Orphans' Home, Corsicana, Texas

Color postcard depicting a large group home for widows and orphans in Corsicana, Texas. Children are riding a pony on the front lawn. Correspondence on the back reads, "Am sending the baby's shirts through the Pacific Express Co. and hope they will be satisfactory. Wish you were here to go to the circus tomorrow then another one the 15th. We are looking for grandma in next week to stay a week with us. We all send love to you and family. Anna K. Slaughter" It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St. Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Corsicana, Tex on Oct 14, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene, Paris, Texas

Monochromatic postcard depicting a street scene in Paris, Texas. A trolley is coming down a street lined with stores and businesses. Written on the front of the postcard, "My Dear Little Precious:- Why don't you hurry up and let me know you are coming to see me? Much love to Daddy, Mud, and your dear little self. Aunt Rosa" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #206 East 5th, Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on Mar 19, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Church St., Paris, Tex.

Color postcard picturing Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large porches line the street. The date 10/22/07 is writtenon the front of the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Government Building, Paris, Texas

Green monotone postcard depicting the Government Building in Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads, " Your package was received many thanks for same. Aunto - Rosa." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th St. Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on May 17, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. Patricks' Academy, Paris, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of a building. Above the image is the text, "St. Patricks' Academy, Paris, Tex." handwritten is, "This is now an infirmary and Mary Baker was sick where the x is. 10/23/05." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear-Little Darling:- How are you today. Why don't you write to 'Anto' and tell me how you are. 'Anto' love you just lots and lots. do you love 'Anto' your Anto Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5 Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 23, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. Matthew's Cathedral, Dallas, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of a cathedral. To the right of the image is the text, "DALLAS, Tex. St. Matthew's Cathedral." Handwritten is, "Why??????? 189 [ ] Ervay- Have you [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, #109 West Park Place, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex. on Dec 11, 1906.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History