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[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."
Date: September 28, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dredge in Brazos River]

Postcard of a dredge in the Brazos River near Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Will try and write you in a fortnight. Rec'd Bertha's letter, was glad to hear from you. Mae."
Date: September 19, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers Hiking]

Postcard of soldiers hiking on a trail next to trees. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is on the hike, we have some fun while out like this. They give us coffee on the way in the city.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of McLennan County Courthouse]

Postcard of McLennan County Courthouse in Waco, Texas, with a horse and buggy parked on the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Clifton, Texas Street Scene]

Postcard of a street lined with trees in Clifton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lalla D. Stivers in Celina, Texas and says "Hello! Awful hot and dusty here. Am following the Bosque and Brazos Rivers and am finding plenty of gravel. Every mountain is gravel. May go fishing awhile tonight. Goodbye. Hamlett."
Date: May 27, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of BT-13A in Flight]

Postcard of an airplane flying, with the caption: "BT-13A in flight, Waco Army Flying School, Waco, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tents]

Postcard of long rows of large tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Company M, 128th Infantry at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a long line of soldiers standing at attention between rows of tents, with rifles propped up in a line in front of them. A caption on the photo says "Co. 'M' 128th Inf'try, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Women on Sidewalk]

Postcard of two women wearing dresses and walking together on a sidewalk lined with shops on Austin Avenue.
Date: unknown
Creator: Charlesworth, George
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers and Tents]

Postcard of soldiers standing and walking in a dirt road between long rows of large tents. A caption on the photo says "Company Street of Inf'try. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Boat Under Bridge]

Postcard of people rowing a boat in a river under a bridge. A note on the photo says "Boating at Clifton."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cotton Compress]

Postcard of men working with a cotton compress in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note next to the photo says "I guess you remember the time the old man took us through here. Mrs. J."
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldier and Horses]

Postcard of a soldier standing between two horses in a dirt road outside of two small buildings. Text below the photo says "An orderly, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gerlts Residence]

Postcard of a row of houses, with one house prominent in the foreground. A note on the front of the postcard says "View north side, Gerlts residence setion at McAllen, Texas." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Amelia Rinkel in St. Louis, MO and a note on the back of the card says "Compliments of Florence and Lon Gerlts."
Date: April 6, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Herbert Pochyla in Cap and Gown]

Postcard of Herbert Pochyla standing in front of a tree and wearing a cap and gown. a handwritten note above the photo says "Herbert Pochyla, son of Henry and Hannah Pochyla, Waco, Tex." The postcard was from the Itschner estate of McLennan County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers After Hike]

Postcard of soldiers sitting on pallets near a forest, some removing their shoes and others holding white towels, with the caption "After the Hike." A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to "My sister Rose from your loving brother Henry," and says, "Well Rose this is the way my friends do after they walk a long way. I hope you are the same good little girl."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]

Postcard of the north side of Main street in Holland, Texas. A handwritten note on the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "Well if it wasn't for the scripture where it says all ye who are weary and heavy laden come unto me and I will give you rest. That is the only hope I have in this world. I don't think there ever will be any more pleasure for me left in this old world. I do sometimes wonder if ever I could be happy again. There is only one [?] for me and that is-"
Date: July 29, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery]

Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. In the group of markers in the left half of the photo are Richard Coke, Dr. David Richard Wallace, and the Edwin A. Sturgis family. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Fritz Schulz in Hamilton County, Texas and is mostly illegible.
Date: 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin County Court House]

Postcard of Austin County Court House in Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Hello Annie. How are you taking in these days? Hope you are taking life easy. Best wishes for a happy Easter and lots of eggs. Emil."
Date: April 1, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco #2]

Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas viewed diagonally. It is a brick building with a large tower rising out of the corner. Several trees occupy the surrounding lawn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco #1]

Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas viewed diagonally. It is a brick building with a large tower rising out of the corner. Several trees occupy the surrounding lawn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church of the Assumption]

Postcard of a color image of the Church of the Assumption, a large stone building with a red roof, a tower, a rose window, and rows of stained glass windows; there are two people standing in front of the church and several houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Church of The Assumption, Waco, Texas. Rev. P. J. Clancy, Rector."
Date: unknown
Creator: Clayton, Nicholas
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sacred Heart Convent]

Postcard of a color image of the Sacred Heart Convent, a large two-story red building with a black roof, with a row of trees in front of it. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Sacred Heart Convent. Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History