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[State Deaf and Dumb Institute]
Postcard image of the State Deaf and Dumb Institute in Austin, Texas. Within the image the institute is a large multiple level tan colored building. In the foreground there is a grassy lawn area with trees.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[View of the Alamo]
Postcard image of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Within this image of the Alamo the textured walls, the design on the columns and the wooden front doors are visible. Two men are pictured to the left of the entrance way. Handwritten text on the back is addressed of Mr. Walter Tucker of Weatherford, Texas.
Date:
1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas School for the Deaf]
Postcard image of the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. The multiple story building is pictured with the some of the exterior hidden by trees that are within the grassy lawn. The building spires are visible above the trees in the right side of the image. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Miss Mary Lea Powell in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Confederate Woman's Home]
Postcard image of the Confederate Woman's Home in Austin, Texas. Within the image the stone structure has two sets of small stairs leading into an covered entrance to the home. Outside the home there is a lawn area with positioned on either side of the house. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mrs. M. T. (?) from San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Country Club in Waco, Texas]
Postcard image of a country club in Waco, Texas. The location of the club is a two story a large open deck area on both floors. There are two white columns on either side of the steps leading up the house. To the left of the image and behind the house a thick wooded area of trees is visible. A river flows on the right side of the image. Handwritten text on the back identifies this as the Brazos River.
Date:
1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Alamo Plaza]
Postcard image of a park with a number of buildings lining the street on the far side, with printed text below the image: "San Antonio, Tex. Alamo Plaza, Looking North." Carriages with passengers are in the foreground on the cobbled streets of the plaza. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. W. L. Tucker from Weatherford, Texas with no additional correspondence.
Date:
July 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Agnes Academy]
Postcard image of the St. Agnes Academy at South End in Houston, Texas. The academy building is pictured with rows of windows across the multi floors. Steps leading up to four tall columns are pictured in the front entrance. Greenery is visible growing along the front entrance porch area. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. P. Kirkpatrick of Denison, Texas.
Date:
October 7, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Looking West]
Postcard of Austin Avenue, looking West, in Waco, Texas. Text in the bottom right corner of the card's front reads "hand-colored." A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Stopped at Waco over night enroute here and just had time after getting up to get some cards and catch an eleven oclock train. M." The card is addressed to Mary Euglehart of South Bend, Indiana.
Date:
June 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]
Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date:
July 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Group Posing in a Line]
Postcard of a group of young men and women posing in a line, with their hands on each other's shoulders. The individual pictured 5th from the left is identified as Minnie Parker on the back of the card. A written message on the back of the card reads "Know you had a fine time at the carnival. I sure hated to miss it but couldn't help it- Suppose you know what picture this is- Phil C" The card is addressed to Miss Jessie and Mamie Parker of Ladonia, Texas.
Date:
September 15, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Electric Park at Night]
Postcard of Electric Park lit up a night. Several rides, including the carousel, are visible. Text on the left side of the front of the card reads "The Scene of that 'Eventful" (?) night. Do you remember it?" The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Houston, Texas. Text on the bottom right of the card reads "Galveston Trube Photo"
Date:
September 20, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Coronal Institute]
Postcard of the Coronal Institute in San Marcos, Texas, with dozens of individuals posing outside of the building. The photograph has been taken from the end of a path linking the building to the street. The yard in front of the building is full of vegetation and small trees. Text on the front of the card reads: "Hello, Miss Annie! Guess who this is?" The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
September 7, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Calvert City Hall and Dentist Office]
Postcard of the City Hall and Dentist Office in Calvert, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Ellen. arrived safely and are in good health. Be a good girl and help a a little." The postcard is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 8, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]
Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
November 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]
Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Harbor at Galveston]
Postcard of a harbor in Galveston where two boats are moored. Debris litters the concrete on the edge of the harbor, and several large industrial structures rise up in the distance. Handwritten print on the front of the postcard reads "this is not snow— just shell. Not egg shell either." Cursive handwriting at the bottom reads "Just a little different from the fleet of Waco." The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
November 2, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of High School in Calvert, Texas]
Postcard of a high school in Calvert, Texas. The multistory building is white with a red roof and features a turret and a tower. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Annie, Drizzling today and am not doing much. Having a nice time and hope you all are well. Tell all hello for sure." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 8, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]
Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Fannin School]
Postcard of the Fannin School in Houston, Texas. Text on the back of the card reads "Why don't you write, didn't you get my letter and photo? Nellie" The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
January 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Public School Building in Marlin, Texas]
Postcard of the Public School Building in Marlin, Texas. A crowd of individuals poses in front of the building. Text in the bottom left-hand corner of the front of the card reads "Allen's City Drug Store." A handwritten message on the back of the car reads: "Did not fail to post the letter. Now it's up to me. Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
Allen's City Drug Store
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Basil's College]
Postcard of a color image of St. Basil's College, a large four-story red brick building with four rows of windows, a balcony, stairs in the front, and a cross on the roof, with a lawn, trees, and bushes in the foreground and background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. St. Basil's College." There is a handwritten note on the front that reads "Jessie" and a longer handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
[1900..]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[New Bridge Over Brazos Flood]
Postcard of a color image of an iron bridge over the Brazos River in Waco during a flood; many people are standing on the bridge and there are trees and buildings in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "New Bridge, showing Brazos during great flood. Easter Sunday, 1908. Waco, Texas."
Date:
[1908..]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Sanger Avenue School]
Postcard of the Sanger Avenue School in Waco, Texas. In the image students of the school are lined up in rows in front of the Sanger Avenue School building. The postcard is addressed to Beverly Lastinger from Kansas City, Missouri.
Date:
September 16, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Frozen City Hall Fountain in Waco]
Postcard of the frozen city hall fountain in Waco, Texas. In the background are multiple business.
Date:
October 2, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History