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[Mounted Flag Bearers at Johnson County Fair]
Copy print of two people wearing uniforms, mounted oh horseback, and holding flags in their left hands in front of a building. Other people and horses are partially visible behind them. Handwritten at the bottom of the image: "Johnson Co. first fair October 8-9-10-11-12-13-1917"; printed below the original photo: "Johnson County First Fair October 8-13, 1917." Additional historical context is printed on the back.
Date:
October 8, 1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, October 7, 1910]
Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, promising to write a letter when she has time. The front of the postcard features an illustration of three buildings lining a street - one two-story building and two one-story buildings. The building on the far right has a sign for a bakery. Two automobiles and a small buggy are parked along the street.
Date:
October 7, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, October 28, 1917]
Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, discussing the safety of a boxy Lucy sent her, her own illness, and the city of Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph, colored in with ink, of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Further down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The environment has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees.
Date:
October 28, 1917
Creator:
Lucas, E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Structure Sections: Texas Llano Quadrangle
This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Llano, Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date:
October 1911
Creator:
United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Magnolia Cemetery]
Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date:
October 6, 1915
Creator:
D. J. Hicks Book Store
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, October 25, 1912]
Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, on October 25, 1912, informing her of her first exam scores.
Date:
October 25, 1912
Creator:
Jacksonian Optical College
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Dirt Path Near Mountain]
Postcard of a dirt path edged by brush winding towards a mountain. The message on the front reads, "Tell slim Lacy that Faty said "Howdy" "Lover's Lane" Wouldn't this be an ideal place to go walking with "Jack?"" The message continues on the back with, "The big joke still continues to get funnier. Will tell you Xmas. Will you tell me who "Jack" is when you come home? H. H. 10-18-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 18, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of High School in Beaumont]
Postcard of a three story brick building with an American flag flying from the roof, described as "High School, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Still guessing about "Jack." Mamie please tell me. Harry H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 4, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Newspaper Article]
Postcard of a newspaper article announcing a marriage. The bridegroom's name is struck out and replaced with "Jack," as the name of the paper is crossed out and replaced with "Beaumont Journal." On the back, the letter reads, "Will break the news to you gently, Jack's married. Read about it on other side. H. H. 10-26-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl With Roses on Dress]
Postcard of a woman looking to the side, her short hair curled and held by a headband, with ribbons and roses sewn onto her dress. On the back, a short missive reads, "Still guessing who's Jack. H. H. 10-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 10, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat]
Postcard of a woman sketched with charcoal wearing a hat. The note below the woman's picture reads, "Mamie, Note I put another color to her hair. If I don't know who Jack is, I certainly know a rich joke on a certain somebody. Hugh. 10-07-11." The note continues on the back of the postcard with, "Who is Jack? H.H. 10-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Trees Near a Wooden Fence]
Postcard of several narrow trees around a fence made of wood posts. The message on the back reads, "I made a terrible mistake. Yesterday, I accused a certain young man of being the long looked for Jack, but he positively refused to be such. H. H. 10-25-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 25, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Stone Bridge Crossing Creek]
Postcard of a photograph of a stone bridge crossing a still creek. "This is the bridge that Jack built," is written above the bridge. Blue hands are drawn pointing towards the bridge. On the back, "The question is who's Jack H. H. 10-21-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 21, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Woman Preparing to Dive]
Postcard of a woman wearing a white and red dress preparing to dive into the blue sea. The letter on the front of the postcard is illegible, but a short missive on the back reads, "Tell all the girls Hello for me E.P.Z." The postcard is addressed to "Mammie McFadden Washington, D.C., Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sailboat on Sea]
Postcard of three sailboats on a rocky sea, one far closer than the other two. The message on the front of the postcard reads, "Big dance at the club Wednesday, wish you were here so we could dance our old stand by "Chili and Beans." H. H." The message on the back continues with "For the life of me, I can't guess "Who's Jack." H. H. 10-16-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 16, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooden Shack Over Water]
Postcard of a small wooden shack built half on the water, half on the shore. On the back, the message reads, "Haven't guessed him yet. H. H. 10-15-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 15, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Front Street in Tanana]
Postcard of a wooden cabin with a sign reading "Pinkiert's," across from a group of large white tents. A wooden bridge crosses the river towards the cabin. The picture is described as "Front Street, Tanana, Alaska." On the back, the letter reads, "This is the city adjoining our fort. It is called "The Coney Island" of the Yukon. Pop. 200. Next to Daveon, it is the largest settlement on the Yukon river. Does it remind you of Beaumont?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Paso del Norte El Paso, Texas."
Date:
October 28, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rapids Cutting Through a Forest]
Postcard of a fast stream spilling over smooth boulders in a forest scene, with a bridge made of wood planks crossing the water. On the back, a message is written which is as follows, "Got a tip that Jack was in Houston, so I thought I would go look for him, but alas, betrayed again, same old story. "No Jack!" H. H. 10-28-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 28, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont]
Postcard of a two story white building with a blue roof obscured by trees, described as "Country Club Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back reads, "Dallas, Tx. 10-31-11 Can't find "Jack" in Dallas either. H. H. 10-31-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
October 31, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman's Profile in Charcoal]
Postcard of a woman wearing her hair curled up in a bun, held by a headband, sketched at the profile with flowers attached to her dress. The back of the postcard asks a question, "Who is Jack? H. H. 10-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Single Sailboat on the Water]
Postcard of a white sailboat on a still body of water. The back of the postcard reads, "If Jack was one bit nice, he would confess his identity. H. H. 10-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 17, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman's Profile Wearing Hat]
Postcard of a woman wearing a hat around her curly hair. A short letter is written around her figure, reading, "Sure having a grand time today. Circus Day - Pet + Ina, McCormic + Tat, Richardson + "Proc", Doggy + Irish, Chad Nelms + Giddings, Lottie + Jim and the sweetest girl alive and myself going to the circus tonight. Wish you were with us." The back of the postcard adds, "Who could Jack possibly be? H. Hutchison 10-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont, Tex.]
Postcard of a two story building with a white fenced terrace on the second level and brown roofing. The letter written across the face of the postcard is illegible. The message on the back reads, "Your card are very much appreciated - know you are "hard" at work again." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
October 4, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman Wearing Sailor Shirt]
Postcard of a sketch of a woman wearing a sailor shirt with anchors embroidered on the collar. On the back, the letter reads, "The mystery is still unsolved. "Who is Jack" H. H. 10-12-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 15, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History