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[Postcard from John C. Barr]
Postcard sent from John C. Barr in Jerseyville, IL to Charles B. Moore giving a brief overview of recent events. Mr. Barr notes a visit from a friend and the ripening of fruit plants. Two notes on the front of the card read: "Received May 8 1874" and "4th. 1 inch rain last night."
Date:
May 3, 1874
Creator:
Barr, John C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard for Charles B. Moore, March 3, 1879]
They would like to inform them they have a girl at their house. Ganra wants them to come up and take her with them. He was sorry to hear of Alex's death. He says they are well and sends love and also asks for them to write back soon.
Date:
March 3, 1879
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]
Postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. The postcard mentions that it can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date:
June 3, 1880
Creator:
Cook, R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard to Mr. A. F. Munkels, February 3, 1903]
Postcard to A. F. Mumkels. The sender asks Mrs. Munkels if he's gotten his balance back yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helena's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There is another wooden building beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill. There is a wood post fence in the grassy yard to the left of the church.
Date:
February 3, 1903
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frank to Georgine M. Koester - November 3, 1906]
Postcard from an individual named Frank to Georgine[?] M. Koester in Kerrville, Texas. The front of the postcard has an image of City Park in Fort Worth with the Trinity River at center. Under the image is a note from Frank, who writes that he is in Fort Worth at the moment.
Date:
November 3, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of City Hall in Louisville]
Postcard of a three story building with a clock tower from across the street. The letter below the picture reads, "I hope ... Love Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
June 3, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Confederate Monument Park Place, Louisville]
Postcard of a large concrete spire with a statue at the top. The note below the picture reads, "I am feeling so weak, Fuller has not been infirm only me. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
June 3, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Union Station on Tenth & Broadway in Louisville]
Postcard of a large, cathedral-like train station with a clock tower. The note reads, "It has been raining ... up here, I am and fully homesick - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
June 3, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of "Blue Hole" in Denton, Texas]
Postcard of a river with several people in white dresses and bonnets standing along the shore, and more standing on a raft in the river. A printed note on the front of the postcard identifies it as "Blue Hole" in Denton, Texas. The handwritten note on the back of the postcard, sent from Roanoke, Texas and addressed to Miss Amy A. Allen in Manhattan, Kansas, says, "I had Jessie's letter sealed when yours came with the money order. Many thanks for the same. Baby isn't feeling well today but nothing serious I guess. Marian is not very strong yet. Hoping to see you soon."
Date:
February 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters, March 3, 1908]
Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with a tinted image of the Hotel Heublein in Hartford, Connecticut which appears red in the picture. The note on the reverse side of the card tells about Harper's receiving of two cards from Walters and that the weather is slowly beginning to warm up in Connecticut.
Date:
March 3, 1908
Creator:
Harper, Raymond L
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]
Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
April 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bonsecours Market in Montreal]
Postcard of a group of horse-drawn carts laden with goods in the center of the town. The letter is illegible, but the postcard is addressed "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va, U.S.A."
Date:
July 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Mountain Scene]
Postcard of ice capped mountains surrounding a lush green valley. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va. U.S.A."
Date:
August 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Maison de la Reine in Versailles]
Postcard of a two story house near a still body of water. The scene is described as "Versailles - Pare du Petit Trianon - Maison de la Reine." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date:
September 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Musee de Versailles]
Postcard of a grand horse-drawn carriage painted blue and accented with gold, with a large crowd in the background. The scene is described as "Musee de Versailles - Voiture du Mariage de Napoleon I." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date:
September 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Geary, OK
Photograph of a postcard of an oblique panoramic view of Geary, OK, postmarked October 3, 1908.
Date:
October 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout, December 3, 1908]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout. The photo on the card depicts a horse, a cow, and a man. The cow has a rope around one of its horns and the other end is tied to the saddle on the horse. The man is standing with one foot on the cow and both hands in the air. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a shirt over a white one, pants, and dark boots. The scene is in the middle of a prairie. On the bottom of the front and the back, Rose wrote bits of local news.
Date:
December 3, 1908
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Guyandotte Club in Huntington]
Postcard of a two story brick house with a white front porch and grey roof. The scene is described as "Guyandotte Club, Huntington, W. Va." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
December 3, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Cameron, Texas]
Postcard of two firemen in a horse-drawn fire engine near the garage of a fire station. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says, "What do you know about this? Will send you some from Marlin and Temple. -Virge."
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Ohio]
Postcard of a two-story, red brick fire station. The building has three double doors at its front, windows along its second story, and a belfry on its right. A woman is standing in front of the building, holding an umbrella. A hatted man is standing near the tower on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am going to Detroit in about two weeks, and will remember you. Thanks for your appreciation for what I have sent."
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a German Fire Engine]
Postcard of two German firemen driving an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a ladder and pressurized canisters.
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bingham School Students in Asheville]
Postcard of rows of men dressed in military themed uniforms outside a two story complex. The scene is described as "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Remember me to all the girls. Dear Mamie I am now at school and hard at work. I suppose you are the same. I am sending you a pict. of a battle formation. Can't see all of the boys as the camera didn't take them all. Your pillow case has not arrived, but will send it as soon as it does. Well be a good girl with lots of love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
February 3, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jones Saddlery Co.
Scan of a postcard showing the ruins of Jones Saddlery Co. in Oklahoma City after a fire when it was 8 degrees below zero, Jan. 3, 1911.
Date:
January 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[St. Paul's Sanitarium]
Postcard of the St. Paul's Sanitarium in Dallas, Texas. The image is an illustration of a large, Romanesque Revival style building, primarily of red brick with white trim. The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Prof. F. E. Morton" and speaks about having Professor Morton teach in Texas and a woman who has been ill. The signature is "Sister Min[..]t."
Date:
April 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History