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[Postcard of Ritter Park Municipal Rose Gardens]
Postcard of pink, red, and yellow flowers in front of a stone circular rest area.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Douglas A. Patterson, Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street View of Hotel Westward Ho]
Postcard of a white multi-storied building with a red tiled roof from which an American flag flies. The lower levels of the building are obscured by many palm trees, beneath which yellow and pink flowers bloom. A car is parked on the side of the road across which the perspective is set. One lamppost stands in the leftmost side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
E. G. Kropp Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Lady Looking Into the Distance Holding a Flower]
The image in front of the postcard shows a lady in the foreground looking into the distance towards the top right corner of the postcard. The lady has her back to the viewer. She had flowers in her hair, a hat dangles from her back and she is holding a flower in her right hand. She is leaning against a rail and a sheep is looking at her hand on the right side of the postcard. On the background of the postcards is a horizon line with some shrubbery and a tree. On the front of the postcard is printed the following: "Listening for my Valentine." On the back of the postcard there is illegible handwritten text.
Date:
1907
Creator:
E. P. Dutton & Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jefferson County Court House and Jail]
Postcard of the Jefferson County Court House and Jail in Beaumont, with trees scattered on the lawn.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
E. Szaffir & Son Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Engraved Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]
Engraved portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin wearing a dark suit, with his signature below the photo.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
E.G. Williams & Bro.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Engraved Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]
Engraved portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin wearing a suit and ascot.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
E.G. Williams & Bro.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of May Avenue]
Postcard of many grand buildings at least 4 stories tall. The sidewalk is shadowed by a row of trees. The street is filled with buses and cars.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ed. La Sudamericana
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Teatro Colon From Corner]
Postcard of the Teatro Colon, carved from marble and stone, on the corner of a street. A car is parked at the entrance. Trees cast shadows on the road.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ed. La Sudamericana
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Busy Avenue in Huntington]
The image in front of the postcard shows a busy Third Avenue with carriages, a streetcar and pedestrians. There is a streetcar in the middle of the postcard. Crossing in front of it are pedestrians. To the far right corner is a carriage with two figures. There are shops on both sides of the street. The building on the right side of the postcard with the name "M. Broh." is the Broh Building. In the middle of the image at the top is a streetlight dangling from a cable. At the top of the image is handwritten text that says, "With love, from Edna." At the bottom of the image is printed the following: "Third Avenue, looking East from 9th Street, Huntington, W. Va." Credit as the publisher is given to H. G. Hoffman. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin from Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Edna
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Valentine's Day Angels Fishing]
The image in front of the postcard shows two Valentine's Day angels. The angel on the right is naked and on his knee looking at hearts inside a tin can. Behind him is a mound and trees. In front of him are blue and yellow flowers. The angel on the left is wearing a pink robe. He is holding a fishing pole. The angels is fishing out hearts from the river. On the top right corner is printed: "Light of those eyes that made The light of mine, My Valentine." On the top left corner the handwritten text says, "With love from Edna C." On the back of the postcard, on the top right corner the word postcard is translated into different languages. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Edna C.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Carnegie Library and City Hall]
The image in front of the postcard shows the front and side of the Carnegie Library. To the left of the library is City Hall. The entrance of the Carnegie Library is blocked by the leaves of the trees in front of it. Behind the Carnegie Library a building has a bell at the top. In the middle ground and foreground is the street. The buildings on the left recede into the distance. At the top of the image is handwritten, "With love from your loving friend, Edna Cole. Write soon." At the bottom of the image is printed: "Carnegie Library and City Hall- Huntington, W. Va." On the lower left corner is printed: "Published by H. G. Hoffman." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Edna Cole
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Administration Building in the Lamar State College of Technology]
The image in front of the postcard shows the front of the Administration Building in the Lamar State College of Technology. A figure is visible walking towards the doors of the building. In the foreground there are two walkways intersecting, forming a cross. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Administration Building, Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texas." In the center on the back of the postcard is a logo that reads "Natural Color by Mike Roberts, Berkley, Calif."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Edwards News Agency
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the St. Elizabeth Hospital]
The image in front of the postcard shows the St. Elizabeth Hospital in the background. There are several cars lined up by the hospital's entrance. On the foreground to the right there is a palm tree and to the left there is a tree and two cars. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. Built at a cost exceeding $6,000,000. The seven floors of ultra-modern hospital facilities has 230 beds. Owned and operated by The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Dedicated in 1962." "Color by Mike Roberts" is credited for the color reproduction.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Edwards News Agency
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]
Postcard of a field of bluebonnets broken only by the growth of cactus and trees. The bottom edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Bluebonnets - The State Flower of Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Bluebonnets - The state flower of Texas Blue Bonnet is the state flower of Texas and blooms in the spring. When in bloom, it is one of the most beautiful sights to be seen, a gorgeous field of blue."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ellison
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]
Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 10, 1911
Creator:
Eve N. Elm
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 an Ox-Drawn Wagon]
Postcard of an ox drawing a wagon where four men are riding inside, on a cobblestone road with telephone poles and houses in the background. Below the picture, "The Overland "Oxpress" " is typed with blue ink.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
F. L. Howe
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Riviera Hotel]
Postcard of a nine story concrete hotel with green accents and a full parking lot. On the back, the hotel is described as such, "The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada This plush nine-story hotel has established a new high in the Last Vegas sky - the ultimate in luxury, elegance, and pleasure. The glittering Clover Room nightly offers for your entertainment the greatest personalities of show business."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ferris H. Scott & Merle Richards
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McFaddin-Ward House
Book with information about the McFaddin-Ward House and its former residents, including chapters about the McFaddin family, the house, lifestyles and community, interiors and collections, and restoration.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Foy, Jessica & Linsley, Judith
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Angels Ringing Bells]
Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 30, 1913
Creator:
Frank Ackree
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Good Neighbor Liner 3]
Postcard of a large commercial ship sailing past a smaller sailboat with a third commercial ship in the background, all sailing on the blue sea. On the back, a description of the commercial ship reads : "The Good Neighbor liners Brazil, Uruguay an Argentina, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sail on a fortnightly schedule from New York to the East Coast of South America. They are the largest ships (33,000 tons) operating regularly in this trade. Each ship accommodates 500 passengers."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fred J. Hoertz
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Good Neighbor Liner 4]
Postcard of a large commercial ship sailing past a smaller sailboat with a third commercial ship in the background, all sailing on the blue sea. On the back, a description of the commercial ship reads : "The Good Neighbor liners Brazil, Uruguay an Argentina, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sail on a fortnightly schedule from New York to the East Coast of South America. They are the largest ships (33,000 tons) operating regularly in this trade. Each ship accommodates 500 passengers."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fred J. Hoertz
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Honolulu Harbor]
Postcard of mountains in the background, a town built on the coast of the harbor.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fred Rackle
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History