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[Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas]
Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn that the author, "Kate," wishes she was with them.
Date:
August 14, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from R. P. B. to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 14, 1907]
Postcard from R. P. B. to Junia Roberts Osterhout. Featured on the postcard is a photo of a grave for General Sam Houston. In front of the grave is a fence missing several posts. A tree is by the grave and behind it is another fence. In the background are other grave stones. On the bottom, R. P. B. asked if Junia was glad that a monument was going to be placed at the grave.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 14, 1907]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo depicts a rabbit sitting in the middle of a prairie and a tree off in the distance. On the side and bottom of the postcard, Rose wrote a brief recap of her day.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fire Fighters in Action]
Postcard of fire fighters using an apparatus to extinguish a fire on a city building. The fire fighters are standing on the back of a wagon, with hoses running from beneath the vehicle. The sender has left a handwritten message starting on the right of the image, and continuing on the back of the postcard.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Dutch Girl on Chalkboard]
Postcard of a blonde girl dressed in traditional Dutch clothing and wooden shoes, with a short message written in chalk reading, "It is you lof me ya! To my Valentine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie, Dumpling, McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave iTr."
Date:
February 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Young Boy With Flower on Chalkboard]
Postcard of a red haired boy holding small flowers with a message written in chalk, "Yous kin hev these flowers if you be me stedie. To my Valentine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date:
February 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 14, 1908]
Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo on the card is of a young girl. She is standing with one arm behind her back and is wearing a white dress and matching hat. Around her waist is a dark belt and she has on stockings. On the front and back, Mrs. Metcalf wrote that the photo was of Sou and that she wanted to hear from Junia.
Date:
April 14, 1908
Creator:
Metcalf, Mrs. C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Ora Osterhout, April 14, 1908]
Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Miss Ora Osterhout in Belton, Texas. On the front is a photograph of Mrs. Metcalf's house in Holland, Texas. She says that they "have lots of chickens to fry" and invites Ora to come visit. On the back she says that she would like to hear from Ora. The house is a small wooden cabin with a front porch. There are three small children in the yard in front. The card is postmarked Holland, Texas.
Date:
April 14, 1908
Creator:
Metcalf, Mrs. C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bridge over Ohio River in Parkersburg]
Postcard of a bridge crossing a river with a train crossing the bridge. A note reads, "Write to my sons my address 1020 Queen St." The letter continues with "I certainly am horny sick for Prince," the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins Glen]
Postcard of a three story brick building from across the courtyard in the front, described as "The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y."
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing a Street Scene in McGregor, Texas]
Postcard showing a street scene in McGregor, Texas; the photograph shows a group of men standing in the middle of the street and a horse-drawn carriage walking by the corner of a building. The note on the back of the card discusses the sender's recent visit to Waco and that they are sorry they were unable to meet up: "hope I can attend church with you Sunday morning.
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Harry Bahl to Mamie Collins, October 14, 1908]
Postcard from Harry Bahl to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with an illustration on the front of two children standing on a sidewalk, the girl is crying and the boy looks bewildered; there is a caption that reads: "You're the only girl I ever loved - but I can't keep telling you so all the time." There is a short note written on the back that says: "This is a true answer to that fussy letter."
Date:
October 14, 1908
Creator:
Sheahan's Famous Picture
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mexican Postage Stamps]
Postcard of a collection of Mexican postage stamps around a note that reads, "We are in Mexico now and I am crazy about it. Lot of love for you all. Mother sends love - Leonora U." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date:
September 14, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marshall College in Huntington]
Postcard of a red brick building with white accents hidden behind the treeline. The letter on the card and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
October 14, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Naval Reserves on a Practice Spin]
Postcard of a boat full of men rowing in unison across a body of water. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Sister, It has been snowing up here all morning. We will leave about Fri after. Write to Huntington. Your brother, Peb." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
October 14, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 4: Relaxation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man hugging a woman under an umbrella. This card is the fourth card in a series of six total cards, entitled "Relaxation." The note on the back of the card reads: "but then she has only been here two days and I feel sure there will be more. If you cant pay the damages I'll take it out in board at some distant date."
Date:
July 14, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of A Fire Station, Maiden, Massachusetts]
Postcard of a fire station on a residential street. The station is built like a large, two-story suburban house, with two garage doors at its base on the right. One of the garage doors is labeled, "Chemical."
Date:
January 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sweet Briar Song]
Postcard of the Sweet Briar Institute's emblem and school song, which is as follows, "Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! the flower fair The rose that on your crest you wear, Shall never fade but always bear Thy beauty - Oh, Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! thy columns white Shine on the hills, a beacon light Of truth to burn with radiance bright Forever - Oh, Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! we sing to thee; May thy foundations ever be Strong as the hills; thy purity That of thy rose, Sweet Briar!" The letter on the side reads, "Mamie dearest - your letter came to-day and I shall write you to-morrow. Love, love, love for you, Lu." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall N. W. Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
January 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. A. Cagesen to A. T. Stockdale, February 14, 1911]
Postcard from C. A. Cagesen to A. T. Stockdale, writing that someone named Milt Hicks taking her for a ride in an automobile. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a herd of dairy cattle standing in the middle of a dirt road. There are two buildings with tin roofs visible in the background, as well as a group of trees.
Date:
February 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Easter Postcard]
Easter postcard with illustrations of a cross and flowers. Text inside of the cross reads: "The good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11." Beneath the cross, it also says: "A Holy Easter." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard inquires about Lou Rayburn's Easter plans.
Date:
April 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital, San Antonio, Texas]
Postcard of Physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The image is an illustration of four-story building from the left side, including the lawn and drive up to the building. There are several nurses wearing full length dresses and aprons on the lawn. The back of the postcard includes the printed text, "P. and S. Hospital is a private hospital erected by a number of the very best doctors in the city." and handwritten correspondence. The correspondence is addressed to Mr. [and Mrs.?] Berry, and reads, "Dear [...] [Fanny] and Mildred will be there next Sunday morning if nothing [...]."
Date:
August 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street car, Matamoros, Mexico]
Postcard of a streetcar drawn by a mule or donkey. The streetcar is being pulled along a track in the center of a street that is bordered by buildings. The picture shows Matamoros, Mexico across the border from Brownsville, Texas. There is a letter on the back of the postcard addressed to "Miss Maria Sanchy" from "E. M." that reads, "Ni la ausencia y la distancia, ni el tiempo de no [v]erte; por ningunas sircustancias he de dejar de quererte, yours for ever." (Loosely: "Neither the absence and the distance, nor the time since I have seen you; under no circumstances have I stopped loving you.")
Date:
August 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Steamboat on Neches River]
Postcard of a steamboat on a river with a smaller row boat nearby. The scene is described as "Neches River "1986,"" The steamboat is labeled "Jack's boat" and the rowboat is labeled "mine." The letter on the back reads, "Spent a very busy day yesterday trying to think "Who's Jack" 10-14-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas]
Postcard of a stone church with stained glass windows, described as "First Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas." The words "Will You?" are pasted on the back of the postcard, along with a message that reads, "Please tell me who he is? H. H. 11-13-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History