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[Hotel Iturbide, Monterrey]

Postcard featuring a photograph of the front of Hotel Iturbide on Calle Zaragoza in Monterrey, Mexico with mountains in the background as well as people and automobiles in the street. It was sent to Rochester, Minnesota with this handwritten text: "Sun. P. M. Dear Matt: arrived here yesterday (Saty.) leaving right now, the weather has been unusually cold. Laredo, on the border, had 2" snow the Mexican kids sure were having fun with it. So long, Mel"
Date: January 24, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

First National Bank of Beeville

A 1913 postcard with an image of a two-story, brick building labeled "First National Bank Building, Beeville, Texas." The postcard was sent from Beeville January 24, 1913 and addressed to Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Billingsly in Mineral, Texas. Part of the postcard is damaged, but the text reads "...certainly did...ourselves while w...all day think I will fo...my good time any ways...You must come and see us when you come...With Love from R[..]erta & Lonnie"
Date: January 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall

Postcard with a colorized image of City Hall in Taylor Texas, viewed from a corer to show the front and one side. It is a two-story building with classic-style architecture and a tower above the entrance. Correspondence on the back says: "Taylor Sept. 34 - 1915. Dear Laura! I'm now in Taylor I came home two weeks agoe [sic] was in Round Rock too but you was not there. I'm been [...] on the country and came home today best regards from Mrs. Sandstrom"
Date: September 24, 1916
Creator: Sandstrom, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Os-Aple Jubilee Week Parade]

The 'Os-Aple' jubilee was the 1912 celebration marking 60 years of existence for the City named 'El Paso'. El Paso was originally settled and named as the Franklin Settlement in 1849. The Franklin Settlement was later renamed to 'El Paso' in 1852; hence the 1912 jubilee celebration for the City of El Paso, Texas. According to the El Paso Herald, 24 October 1912 front page, "Military Parade Proves Jubilee's Biggest Feature - Over Two Thousand Infantrymen, Cavalrymen, Artillerymen, Hospital Corps Men, and Signal Men march to the Stirring Music of Military Bands and the Wild Applause of Americans. Gen Steever Reviews the Parade" ..... "Gen E.Z. Steever led the parade followed by Capt. Geo S. Simonds, acting as chief of staff, and the general's aide-de-camp." From the El Paso Herald, 23 October 1912, front page; 'Chief Os-Aple Smokes Pipe of Peace - Arrives With His Retinue, Joins His Princes Wanda [sic] and Gets Key to City - Greeted by the El Paso Citizens". Postcard message reads: "A division of the great military parade here over 2500 were in line representing, infantry, cavalry, signal corps, heavy artillery. This is El Paso's Os-Apel [sic] Jubilee week something doing every day, Walter". Addressed …
Date: October 24, 1912
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Southwest Sceneray]

Southwest desert vista. There is no information provided for the location from where this image was captured. A solid rock mountain face encompasses most of the foreground in this photographic desert scene. In the center of this image, there is a small lake or some ponding water. A lone tree is clearly visible in the middle of this small body of water. And in the background, an unidentified mountain. Right center of the image there are two men facing the camera. One man is standing and the other man is sitting on a large rock. The man who is standing is wearing a light colored shirt and the man who is sitting is wearing a dark colored shirt. Both men are wearing hats. This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne in Portland, Main. The postcard message reads: Had quite an excitement here for a few days but it quieted down as soon as the U.S. Troops took a hand. Very hot here. Hope you are ok. The fight livened my business up in good shape. The postcard is post marked June 24, 1918, El Paso.
Date: June 24, 1918
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, January 24, 1916]

Postcard to Linnet White from Cora Robertson The front depicts a picture of the garden of Tampa Bay. On the back Cora writes about how she is enjoying her time in Florida and will write Linnet a real letter soon.
Date: January 24, 1916
Creator: Robertson, Cora
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of a Family to Mary Moore]

Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. [O. J. Bentley] to Mrs. Mary Moore. The photo on the postcard is of a family sitting out in front of their house. The mother is sitting on the steps leading up to the porch with the younger boy in her lap. The older boy is sitting on a brick column with a dog. On the back is a message wishing Mary Moore a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Date: December 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee]

Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo shows a park with green grass and several sidewalks surrounding a statue of a man on a horse. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn about the author's mother and her well-being.
Date: August 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Factory in Port Neches, Texas]

Postcard of a factory near railroad tracks. Text on the front of the postcard describes the picture: "Factory where Texaco roofing is made. Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Capitol Building from Memorial Tablet]

Postcard of a white capitol building with a golden dome as seen from across a flowering park, described as "Portion of Memory Park from Memorial Tablet, Dome of Capitol Building in Distance, Salt Lake City, Utah." The back of the postcard adds, "Under the rose covered pergola, in Memory Park, is a bronze Memorial Tablet bearing the names of Utah's hero dead who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. The Park is one of Salt Lake's beauty spots covering the walls of City Creek Canyon opposite the State Capitol Building." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of James River in Lynchburg, Virginia]

Postcard of three young boys casting fishing poles into a river while standing at its edge. Below the picture, a small note reads, "Hope you and Anizetta are having a fine time, Lillian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Pence Spring W. Va."
Date: July 24, 1908
Creator: Rotograph Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jack of Spades]

Postcard of a Jack of Spades playing card with the words "Is this him? H. H. 11-24-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Boise 2]

Postcard of a cream colored multistory building with green tinted windows, described as "Hotel Boise, Looking North on Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Throne Room at Windsor Castle]

Postcard of a white throne with red velvet seating. The wall is green and bears the royal crest in gold and white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs W. Va. to Pence Hotel."
Date: July 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Emmanuel Church in Staunton]

Postcard of a small red chapel with grey roofing with green flora growing on the side. The letter reads, "It sure is cold up here - Sig." The church is described with the following paragraph, "Emmanuel Church. The Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church, on Frederick Street, was built in 1891, at a cost of about $25,000. It is a splendid brick structure partially covered in ivy. The church has a very strong membership both numerically and financially." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of An Angel Carrying Two Rabbits]

Postcard of an angel with a blue flower in their hair standing in front of a blue cross, carrying two rabbits in a nest of flowers in their robe. "A Joyous Easter - Time" is written on a ribbon. The letter on the postcard reads, "We are all well. With kindly messages of love, Grandma Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: March 24, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Staunton Military Academy]

Postcard of a four story grey brick building with an American flag flying from the roof. To the side, a note reads, "Hello! Mamie This is a dandy place Sig." The Staunton Military Academy includes a paragraph of information is as follows, "Staunton Military Academy. Foremost among the educational institutions of the South is Staunton Military Academy, an English, classical, scientific and military boarding school for boys. It is located on a high bluff overlooking the city, and is conceded to be the finest private military institution in the United States. The cost of construction was about $60,000." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Avenue Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brick Structure Near Canal]

Postcard of a large brick structure near a canal in which a boat is docked. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 24, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Women in Leaf-Covered Car]

Postcard of of five women in white dresses sitting in a white car that is covered in leaves. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Paso del Norte El Paso, Tex."
Date: November 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kitchen Fire Place at Mt. Vernon]

Postcard of a brick fireplace with herbs hanging above the mantle. The letter reads, "Best wishes and love for a very Merry Xmas. Mildegard." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin city."
Date: December 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mistletoe Wreath in Window]

Postcard of a mistletoe wreath hanging in a snow covered window with the words "May Christmas and our Love be your heart's evergreens from," written in gold. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Castle Obscured by a Forest]

Postcard of a stone castle obscured by a forest near a wide river. A newspaper clipping reads "Nikolai Sokolof" with "Who's" and "Jack" written around the clipping. The message continues with "The translation of the two above Russian words is: "Who's Jack?" H. H. 10-24-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mary Baldwin Seminary]

Postcard of a large white estate with a fountain in the front yard along with several trees and shrubs. The scene is described in red type below the picture as "Front View Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton, Virginia." The letter on the postcard writes, "Dear Mamie, we are in Vernon, will be home soon and are certainly glad of it. Guess if nothing happens I will see you about one week from Weds - Sia." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin c/o Mr. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: November 24, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Field Where Lee and Grant Met]

Postcard of a green field with a white sign that reads "Spot where Lee and Grant Met," in Appomattox, Va. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie write me soon with love Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Souine McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History