Resource Type

Two men in a tent

Black-and-white image of two men in uniform: one man seated next to a rifle (left) and another man standing just inside the tent. Reverse of postcard reads, "Seated Walter S. Ferguson, standing Dr. A. L. Edington, so of T.B." and it is addressed to Lieutenant Walter Abner Ferguson, Watonga OK.
Date: September 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin]

Postcard of a concrete bridge crossing the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Austin - Tex 1912 Speedway - I know you are busy making preparations to leave for school soon - The University here opens on the 29th. How is everyone in Beaumont? My regards to your mother. Sincerely, Alla Nitsclake." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 9, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pittsburgh From Washington Heights]

Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 9, 1905
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Courthouse Square, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard aerial view of the Marshall, Texas, courthouse square and the surrounding area. It was taken from the southwest and shows the loss of many historic buildings on the southwest corner of the square. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Included in the caption above the message section is the date of the photograph, Sept. 9, 1983. Printed between the message and address sections: "Published by SKYPIX, Inc., P.O. Box 387, Marshfield, WI."
Date: September 9, 1983
Creator: Skypix Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner, September 9, 1964]

Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner asking to fill out the attached postal card for an accurate college mailing address. A purple U.S. postage stamp can be seen in the top right corner.
Date: September 9, 1964
Creator: Butler, John L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History