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[Postcard of Oriental Hotel in Dallas]

Postcard of a six story hotel with a domed tower roof and an electric trolley car running in front of the building. The note on the back is illegible but for the signature - "Love to all, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: October 29, 1907
Creator: Davidson Brothers
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Valentine's Day Angels and Three Doves]

The image in front of the postcard shows and angel on the right side shooting of a cannon. Three white doves with heart pendants are coming out of the cannon. The cannon wheels are covered in flowers. In front of the cannon and below the flying doves is an angel that has fallen backwards. On the lower right corner is printed the following: "To My Valentine." On the back of the postcard is illegible handwritten text.
Date: 1907
Creator: International Art Publishing Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]

Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field Near Capitol]

Postcard of a large field of bluebonnets with the white Capitol buildings visible in the distance. The bottom edge reads, "Bluebonnet field, Capitol in distance, Austin, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont, Texas]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the remainder. Colorful billboards and a green electric car are at the sides. A picture of an owl is pasted on the back of the postcard with a speech bubble reading "Who, Who is Jack?" "H. H. 11/11/11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Paso Del Norte Hotel]

Postcard of a drawing of a nine story brown building with white accents, described on the back as "Pas Del Norte Hotel In The Heart of the "International City" El Paso, Texas - Juarez, Mexico Downtown 300 Rooms - 3 Restaurants Climatized - Tour Headquarters." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Good Neighbor Liner 3]

Postcard of a large commercial ship sailing past a smaller sailboat with a third commercial ship in the background, all sailing on the blue sea. On the back, a description of the commercial ship reads : "The Good Neighbor liners Brazil, Uruguay an Argentina, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sail on a fortnightly schedule from New York to the East Coast of South America. They are the largest ships (33,000 tons) operating regularly in this trade. Each ship accommodates 500 passengers."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fred J. Hoertz
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluff at Corpus Christi]

Postcard of a highway scaling the hill upon which the Corpus Christi skyline continues behind a row of palm trees. The back of the postcard adds, "The Bluff at Corpus Christi, Texas as viewed from the north. The buildings pictured are modern office buildings and hotels with the Corpus Christi Cathedral at the extreme left. The Bluff is beautifully landscaped and separates Downtown Corpus Christi from the business and residential section on "The Hill." "
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fort Thomas Men's Quarters]

Postcard of buildings behind a row of trees along the side of a one-way street. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Mens Quarters, Fort Thomas, Near Cincinnati, O." Below the description, the word "Sister" is written, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFadddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 25, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Beaumont, TX]

Postcard of a view of Beaumont, TX from above, looking down over an urban sprawl of buildings and houses, bordered by the river. On the back, a brief history of Beaumont's oil industry is written. "Where Oil Became an Industry - Beaumont, Texas (population 130,000) is one of the nation's leading deep-water inland ports and the retail and wholesale trade center of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Beaumont is located in the heart of an industrial area which includes almost 100 major industries that manufacture synthetic rubber, produce chemicals, refine oil, build ships, and fabricate heavy oil field and refining equipment. Beaumont's historic landmark is the Lucas Gusher Monument at Spindletop Oil Field. Lamar State College of Technology is one of the city's finest objects of civic pride."
Date: unknown
Creator: Business Men's Studio
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Man Carrying a Bedroll]

Postcard of a young African American man with a black hat, dark suit, and yellow and green striped bedroll over his shoulder. "There's a new coon in town," is written below the picture in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio]

Postcard of a stone building with arched columns with white, yellow, and orange accents. The flowers in the courtyard, surrounded by the circular drive, are in shades of salmon, blue, white, and yellow. The top right corner reads, "Municipal Auditorium San Antonio, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas. Covers 6 1/2 acres; Seats 6,500. Cost $1,200,000. In heart of city. Dedicated to World War Heroes."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calder Avenue]

Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont, Texas. Trees line the sidewalk of a brick road. The author writes to Elizabeth Seibel "Your beautiful card received and that beautiful piece of scenery aroused the wanderlust in me. I would certainly like to be with you, you asked, how have I been? I am just doing fine and working every day Sunday. Give my best regards to all the children at home. Be good and all."
Date: August 1911
Creator: Seibel, Elizabeth
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Student Union Building in the Lamar College]

The image in front of the postcard shows the Student Union Building at the Lamar College. On the background to the left there are three table umbrellas. On the foreground there are yellow and orange flowerbeds with grass flanking a walkway. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Lamar College, Beaumont Texas, Student Union Building." The following companies are credited on the back of the postcard: "The Edwards News Company, Beaumont, Texas" and "Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston, Mass."
Date: unknown
Creator: The Edwards News Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]

Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 4, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall and Auditorium 3]

Postcard of Beaumont's city hall and auditorium with trees growing on the lawn, a red T-model Ford parked in front, and a train track in the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Edwards News Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Crowded Tavern]

Postcard of a crowded tavern with two circular, golden chandeliers lighting the hall. The message is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cow at McFaddin's Ranch]

Postcard of a black cow tied to a post, surrounded by a wood plank fence. Beneath the photograph reads " "Calalo" - McFaddin's ranch - 3-22-11 J.D.M.
Date: March 22, 1911
Creator: J.M. Alileleell Guero
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Astrodome in the Daylight]

Postcard of the Astrodome, a large circular structure with a domed roof, behind a parking lot full of cars and pedestrians. The back of the postcard adds, "The Astrodome Houston, Texas Approaching the Astrodome - Automobiles, 30,000 of them, file into one of the four main arteries to the Astrodome for one of the many capacity National League games played inside this "Eighth Wonder of the World." "
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gilbert's Aeroplane]

Postcard of a man piloting an early, crude airplane on the ground. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Sunset Behind a Seaside Cliff]

Postcard of a sun setting into the sea near a rocky cliff. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol Elward 1906 McFadden Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Promenade on Seal Wall in Galveston]

Postcard of a group of finely dressed people walking along the coast between the sea wall and the ocean. The scene is described as "Greeting from Galveston, Texas Promenade on Sea Wall and Beach Galveston." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 6, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of K.K.K. Parade]

Postcard of rows of Ku Klux Klan members marching down the busy street. The postcard is described as "KKK Parade Beaumont, Texas. Nov. 10 1922."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History