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[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel 2]
Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. A note written on the postcard reads, "This is the only view that they have at this hotel so that is the reason I am sending the girls postals all alike." The back of the postcard continues with, "Hello! Have been playing tennis all morning - tired to death. Going to Chester Park tomorrow night maybe. Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington, W. Va. Care J. L. Caldwell."
Date:
August 31, 1908
Creator:
R. L. McClare
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Map of Mountain Trails]
Postcard of a map of trails between a small town and multiple mountain peaks. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 15, 1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Hot Wells Bath House in San Antonio]
Postcard of a two story building with a blue domed roof. The scene is further described as, "Hot Wells. In addition to the restorative qualities of its climate, San Antonio possesses hot sulphur springs which are rapidly acquiring a world wide fame. The waters come from a volcanic geyser 2000 feet deep and have a natural temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The output is about 30,000 gallons daily." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 27, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
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
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of House Near Coast With Three Boats]
Postcard of a white house with a red roof and steaming chimney with a woman carrying a basket outside. Three boats are near the coast of the body of water. The back of the postcard contains a note, "With Love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of King's Closet]
Postcard of a room decorated with golden framed portraits and landscapes, a white fireplace, and crystal chandelier. The back of the postcard adds, "King's Closet. This room is used as the Queen's Dressing Room when the suite is occupied. The walls are covered with silk damask of biscuit color, and the furniture is upholstered in English embroidery." The message on the back reads, "A lovely day with Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. Ward." The postcard is addressed to "Ida Marie Bunting 56 Marshal St. Brookline, Mass."
Date:
August 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of First Electric Car in Fayette, Ohio]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of the first electric trolley car with two men standing in front of it. The note below the picture reads, "How are you? Am having a fine time. Clara." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 3rd Ave. To J. L. Caldwell."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pence Spring Hotel in West Virginia]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of two buildings in a field. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date:
August 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Town Near Bridge Crossing Canal]
Postcard of a town near a stone bridge crossing a wide canal. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 11, 1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pluto Spring in French Lick, Indiana]
Postcard of a black and white picture of two women walking along a path away from a yellow-tinted house. The letter written around the picture reads, "I have been expecting a letter from you every day and feel hurt - that every girl does not write you had I - worker escaped feel good to her from her bobies. I'll leave here any day here - Sunday - Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3 Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]
Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 30, 1910
Creator:
F. A. Mobb
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Swiss Coastal Town]
Postcard of multistory complexes lining the coast with a Swiss flag flying on the roof of one. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 13, 1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street Scene in Byran]
Postcard of a two story house with fenced front porch and sparse yard, described as "Street Scene, Bryan, Tex." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 13, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Arch Rock on Mackinac Island in Michigain]
Postcard of an arching length of rock connecting two islands, parting to reveal a circular view of the sea, where a white sailboat floats. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Isn't this a beautiful place? Sister Sky." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington West Va."
Date:
August 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man Sitting With Religious Pottery]
Postcard of a man sitting on a bench near a table with a green pitcher with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ painted below the mouth. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 10, 1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
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
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Paul Revere's Tombstone]
Postcard of a graveyard with the tombstone of Paul Revere, who was born in Boston, January 1744 and died May 1815. The right side of the postcard has a note that reads, "8/22/7 Hope you have had a dandy summer Ida H. S." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, West Virginia."
Date:
August 23, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Tuesday]
Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet while she irons a set of clothes on a white ironing board supported by green chairs. The postcard is part of a weekday themed series, the "Tuesday" issue. The letter written below the picture reads, "Let your things all together as we dress Sunday morn Miss R house Friday at first movie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."
Date:
August 31, 1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Young Girl and Boy]
Postcard of a young girl dressed in formal clothes looking towards the camera while the young boy kneels in front of her with his hat on the ground. The scene is described in the left corner as "Proposal - "Shall I say yes?" " The letter on the postcard reads, "The country club [...] this eve + we are going out. How is your mother? It sure is hot here now. So write to me soon. Jassie is home again + I was out awfully glad to see her. With love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of White House in Washington D. C.]
Postcard of a two story white house with columns supporting the roof at the entrance and a fountain at the center of the courtyard. The postcard adds the following information, "The White House has been the home of the Presidents, from the time of John Adams to the present. Washington selected the site, laid the corner-stone in 1792, and with his wife inspected the finished building in 1799. The building is of Virginia freestone. After the house had been fired by British troops in 1814, and only the walls were left standing, the restored exterior was painted white to obliterate the marks of the fire." The letter reads, "Wish you were here now. The city looks good as ever, am having a beautiful time. With best wishes and regards, Bon B. Graylon." The postcard is addressed to "Mademiselle McFaddin Beaumont, Texas W. H. P. McFaddin."
Date:
August 25, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bear and Cub]
Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date:
August 8, 1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Field Being Harvested]
Postcard of a group of men and horses harvesting rice from the field in Texas. A note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie. Write me soon - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Washington Elm in Cambridge]
Postcard of a large sprawling elm tree. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown]
Postcard of a large stone monument near a white house. The monument's history is as follows, "The construction of this monument was begun 1825 and was not dedicated until June 17, 1843. It is 30 feet square at the base and 220 feet high." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History