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[Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy]

Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy in Danville, Pennsylvania. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy all - Tis near chow time Monday eve. Just now we have a good breeze from the east - maybe rain. We had a few drops on Sunday, also had a fine trip too. As ever Woodrow."
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rocky Beach]

Postcard of two people near a boat on a rocky coast. A message on the back reads, "Tho a fish may swim and a bird may "fly." I will find out who is Jack, bye and "bye." H. H. 11-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 20, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Trees Near a Creek]

Postcard of two trees growing at an angle, leaning towards a quiet stream. On the back, a message reads, "Think Jack is made up like an Indian and is in the show Powahatan. H. H. 11-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 20, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]

Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 20, 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men in dark suits walking near it. The scene is described as "Masonic Temple, Beaumont, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is the town really jogging along without Ivey and myself? Impossible! Had a caller from Miet said didn't want to return. Neither do I, but I can't do as I want to. Have a merry Xmas - E. C. C. 1194 Liberty Ave." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. J. E. Frazier."
Date: December 20, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]

Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of White Winter in Cherokee Park]

Postcard of snow-covered trees with a path cut between and over a wooden bridge. Two well-dressed men walk along the path. The scene is described as "Louisville, Ky. "White Winter," Cherokee Park." The back of the postcard adds history to Cherokee Park, with " "White Winter" - Cherokee Park Nowhere does the beautiful snow show more effect than in Cherokee Park, the pleasure ground in the eastern section of Louisville. The Park, containing 341 acres of gently rolling land, is cut into picturesque ravines by Beargrass Creek; it was acquired by the city in 1891, and named in remembrance of the Indian Tribe who occupied this superb stretch of land before Louisville existed." A letter adds, "We missed connection, so here we are in Louisville going to Staunton tonight if nothing happens." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Children on Badminton Court]

Postcard of a young girl with a red dress and brown wide-brim hat holding a white bag full of red balls. The boy wears a white sweater and black pants, holding a badminton racket under his arm. The letter reads, "Dear Mamie, I have so many letters to write today that I will not have time to write you one but will write tomorrow. I went auto-riding with Sig last night had a fine time. Mrs. Carlton now is going to give a party for her sister tonight. The girls in the 'Sewing Club' gave a trolly ride Weds. night but I did not get in from Nacogdoches in time to go. School opens the 9th. You had better come home down if you want to have a little fun. Jamie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rougemont Hotel]

Postcard of a four story building fenced and gated, described as "Under the same Management: The Royal Hotel, Teignmouth, Sunny South Devon. Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, Devon."
Date: August 20, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Majestic Hotel at Lake Charles]

Postcard of a four story hotel behind a line of trees. The hotel is identified by the type below the picture, "Majestic Hotel, Lake Charles, LA." The letter to the side reads, "Dear Mamie am on lake Charls today. Won't drive in this evening. Having a dandy time. Nov. 18th 1905 Lucile." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Calder Drive Beaumont, Texas."
Date: November 20, 1905
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Levee at Chalmette in New Orleans]

Postcard of a steamboat near the elevated coast. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Library of Congress]

Postcard of an aerial view of a white complex with a golden domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: November 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]

Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date: July 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbeque for the Rosenberg Bridge celebration]

Postcard image of a barbecue for the Rosenberg Bridge celebration, February 20, 1909. Fort Bend County, Texas. Photo of large group of men (few women). Wagon wheel in far right corner. Building rooftops and trees in background. Left edge is creased. Ink mark under 1909.
Date: February 20, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard titled "Harvesting Rice at Booth Texas. Sept 20th 1907"]

Postcard titled "Harvesting Rice at Booth Texas. Sept 20th 1907" as written at bottom of image. Three men are standing in the rice field with rice stalks reaching shoulder level. There is a man on the threshing machine and another man riding one of two horses that is pulling the machine. Text also written on image: "B3425" (bottom right corner). Written on back in blue ink: "Rel: August Myer" and "3 [encircled]".
Date: September 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard titled "Harvesting Rice at Booth Texas. Sept 20th 1907"]

Postcard titled "Harvesting Rice at Booth Texas. Sept 20th 1907" as written at bottom of image. Three men are standing in the rice field with rice stalks reaching shoulder level. There is a man on the threshing machine and another man riding one of two horses that is pulling the machine. Text also written on image: "B3425" (bottom right corner).
Date: September 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919"]

Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919" as written in white text at bottom of image. The photograph shows eight children seated in the grass, five women seated in chairs, and six men and one woman standing. The group is in front of a white wooden building. There is a wire and wooden post fence in left background; shrubs on right and in left background.
Date: June 20, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Clif Perkins to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1955]

Postcard from Clif Perkins to Truett Latimer commending him for his work on the Life Insurance Counselor bill. He also asks that Mr. Latimer support Senate bills 12 and 16.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Perkins, Clif
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer stating her opposition of House Joint Resolution 4.
Date: March 20, 1961
Creator: Fancher, Mrs. Carroll
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bill Nelson for City Council Fundraiser

Postcard to Linda Mitchell including an invitation to a Bill Nelson campaign event.
Date: March 20, 1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, November 20, 1901]

Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of an audit.
Date: November 20, 1901
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Majestic Hotel and Bathhouse]

Postcard of a street in Marlin, Texas, with two reddish stone buildings labelled "1. Torbett Sanatorium" on the left and "2. Majestic Hotel and Bath House" on the right. The image is an illustration and includes the street in front of the buildings with a car resembling a Model T. The correspondence is address to "Mrs. Z.G. Scott."
Date: July 20, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from B. O. Youngquist to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Postcard from B. O. Youngquist to Truett Latimer discussing Youngquist's support for House Bill 26, which concerns the cost of liability insurance and raising teachers' pay. Youngquist writes that he would like a law that allows landowners to use water from streams that flow through their property for irrigation.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Youngquist, B. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History