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[Postcard of Two Children Under a Red Umbrella At the Beach]

Postcard of two children standing under the shade of a red umbrella, on a beach. A letter is written over the face of the postcard, but none of it is legible. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: May 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bath House and Pool at Agua Caliente]

Postcard of a group of people in suits and five swimmers near the brightly tiled edge of the pool, described as "Bath House and Pool, Agua Caliente, Mexico." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 31, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oregon State Building]

Postcard of a two story white building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as, "Oregon State Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "The Exposition is lovely and I know you would enjoy being here and taking in the Seattle air and other amusements. Lots of Love Carver-Lee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of East Side High School in Portland]

Postcard of a three story stone building with a light green tiled roof. The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Hello! Shirley! This is a lovely city and we all like it. Lots and lots of love - Ever-Lei." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, May 31, 1901]

Postcard from Henry Castle, the US Post Office auditor to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the result of a March 31st audit.
Date: May 31, 1901
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[United States Veterans' Hospital]

Postcard of United States Veterans' Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The image is an illustration, depicting a red brick building with white stone accents. In the upper right corner, "United States Veterans' Hospital" is printed and "In Dallas, at Lisbon, Tex." is printed in the lower left corner. Information about the hospital is printed on the back reading, "The main building of the immense Hospital Plant, which occupies a 245 acre site, adjoining the city limits at Lisbon." The correspondence is addressed to "Mr. C.L. Bridge" and references the writer undergoing surgery soon.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of New Years Wishes]

Postcard of an sundial clock with poinsettias and candles on either side of the clock. Text below the clock reads "This brings from me a hearty wish, and a friendly greeting true. The best of health and the best of luck is my New Year wish for you.". The postcard is addressed to Sam Knight from Waco, Texas.
Date: December 31, 1922
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Fannie K. Adoue, July 31, 1944]

Postal card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Fannie Kempner Adoue regarding the purchase of Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing bonds.
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: W. C. Gibson & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History