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[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]
Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
August 25, 1910
Creator:
Elsa
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River]
Postcard of three armored steamboats docked and full of passengers, described as "Three U. S. Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "Be sure and don't forget to tell me the big joke. You did tell me whether you would tell me who "Jack" was when you came home Xmas. Please make up your mind to tell me, won't you "Fady?" H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man Crossing River in Horse-Drawn Cart]
Postcard of a man driving a black and white horse to pull a cart across a river. The man is looking over his shoulder towards a small house in the distance. A newspaper clipping of a pair of eyes is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the note "I found "Jack's" eyes but I'll be darned if I can find "Jack." H. H. 10-27-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 27, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Young Children Sitting At Their Desks]
Postcard of a young girl with pig tails looking at a boy to her left, while the boy looks away from her. "Not me!" is written between them. The letter written on the front is illegible. 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 Peace Tree in Santiago de Cuba]
Postcard of a tree fenced by white posts. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFadden Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C., U. S. A."
Date:
February 25, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Baby Buggy Made of Flowers]
Postcard of the golden frame of a baby buggy with purple, blue, and green flowers weaved through the frame and white doves perched on the top. "With Hearty Easter Greetings," is written below the buggy. The short message on the back of the postcard reads, "All are well. With Love, Grandmother." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
April 12, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jack of Hearts]
Postcard of the Jack of Hearts with the words "Last but not least, this is bound to be the "man" H. H. 11-26-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Adolphus Hotel]
Postcard of a large brick building with white accents connected to two smaller buildings through an annex on a busy roadway with cars and pedestrians. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
February 3, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Methodist Church in Huntsville]
Postcard of a photograph of a church with arched doorways and a steeple, described as "Methodist Church, Huntsville, Texas. Erected 1888." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Certainly enjoyed my visit to Beaumont, and oh how I did hate to leave. Reached home from there Monday. Best wishes to all my friends, Love Sarah." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 15, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Wide Brim Hat]
Postcard of a woman with curled hair pulled under a wide brim hat. A newspaper clipping reads "The three greatest things are life, love, and gold - you notice gold runs third." Below that, a note adds "And Jack first H. H. 12-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Large Estate Near Water]
Postcard of a large white estate obscured by trees with a wall and staircase leading to the water's edge. A man stands on the staircase, and another rows a boat away from the building. "This is the house that Jack built" is written on the top of the postcard and blue hands pointing towards the house are sketched in the corners. On the back, the message reads, "Same old 7 and 6 "Who's Jack" 10-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Brown Palace Hotel at Night]
Postcard of a nine story brown hotel at night, described as "Brown Palace Hotel by Night, Denver, Colo." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
June 27, 1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Neches River in Beaumont]
Postcard of a man casting a pole in a winding river, described as "Neches River Scene, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back reads, "When I come up there this spring I will tell you who it is. I think sea-Willow is going to Gunston next month. You had better be glad you are not here. Everyone has the Red. Uncle Float." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
January 24, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a French Couple]
Postcard of a man and woman in French aristocratic attire inside a red heart, with pink flowers and a butterfly to the side. "Valentine Greeting is typed beside the heart. The letter on the back reads, "Well dear, how are you getting along by this time? Cheery I hope, we are all well and we are having the season been inside all day. Well getting a long nicely." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
February 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Gunter Hotel in San Antonio]
Postcard of an eight story building taking up the corner of a block. The building is described as, "Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, completed in Fall of 1909 and acknowledged one of the most modern hotels in this country. Cost one million dollars." The missive on the back reads, "I said I was coming + here I am - Nell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oleanders in Bloom]
Postcard of a tree with pink and white blooms. The letter on the back reads, "Sorry I won't get to see all of you before leaving for the winter - Expect to go to San Angelo next week - Put a substitute for us in the club and for goodness sake don't forget me for I hope to get back to that town some day - With best to you and your mother. Adelaide." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin + 3rd Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 18, 1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of United States Court House in Texarkana]
Postcard of a two story stone building with a red tiled roof. The back of the postcard reads, "Maybe you think I am not glad to stay riding on that dirty train - WRC." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 16, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Music Stand in Sweet Chalybeate Springs]
Postcard of a white structure with an orange roof surrounded by trees and a dirt road framed by wooden fences, described by "Music Stand, Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Va." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 26, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of A Woman's Profile and Flower]
Postcard of a woman looking to the side with a flower sketched below her. A newspaper clipping reads "Tell us." Below that, the words "Who he is. H. H. 12-4-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 5, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oilwell Derrick in Bradford, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a wooden oil derrick erected over a shed with a group of people on the ground. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, I'd like to shake you for not writing when my train letters was longer. Have at you, woman. I hear you're going to leave old Gunston. Good work my dear, and please give my B. some extra hand slaps for me. Remember our fights? Oh no. Heard lots about you, please write, Bowie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden McFadden Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 8, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bridge and Pond in Public Garden in Boston]
Postcard of people sitting on a low boat nearing a bridge that crosses the pond. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 10, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History