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McFaddin-Ward House Museum
23
Oklahoma Historical Society
17
Rosenberg Library
8
Hardin-Simmons University Library
7
Patrick Heath Public Library
5
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
5
Fire Museum of Texas
3
Mineral Wells Heritage Association
3
Private Collection of Margay Welch
3
UNT Libraries Special Collections
3
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Collection
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Day
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[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Woman's Profile]
Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a woman wearing a hat with curled hair, sketched at the profile. The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Regarding Jack; Have solved one thing, Jack doesn't live in Beaumont, does he? H. H. 10-8-11." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 8, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac Courtyard in Quebec]
Postcard of a circular dirt driveway where horse drawn buggies await residents of the chateau to board them. The chateau stands tall around the courtyard with green rooftops. It is located at 1 Rue des Carrières Québec,Qc G1R 4P5. Canada. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date:
July 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palace Torquay]
Postcard of a large four story building with a fountain in the front, described as "The Finest Hotel on the English Coast, "Palace" Torquay." The message on the back reads, "Spent the night." The postcard's address is crossed out.
Date:
August 8, 1938
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Monmorency in Quebec]
Postcard of a two story estate with a fenced walkway on the second floor wrapping fully around the house. Three people are walking near the supporting columns. A fountain spills water over its expanding levels. A note reads, "Quebec - Falls of Monmorency, former Residence of the Duke of Kent, father of the late Queen Victoria." The statement is repeated in French. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A." The estate in the image is located at 2490 Avenue Royale Québec, Qc G1C 1S1, Canada.
Date:
July 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palisades of Seneca Lake]
Postcard of a house with a white staircase on the edge of a lake. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 8, 1908
Creator:
Rotograph Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oilwell Derrick in Bradford, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a wooden oil derrick erected over a shed with a group of people on the ground. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, I'd like to shake you for not writing when my train letters was longer. Have at you, woman. I hear you're going to leave old Gunston. Good work my dear, and please give my B. some extra hand slaps for me. Remember our fights? Oh no. Heard lots about you, please write, Bowie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden McFadden Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 8, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With White Laced Collar]
Postcard of the profile of a woman with brown curled hair wearing a white dress with a lace collar. The note below the picture describes the postcard as "From Jamie." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 8, 1901
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ferry Boat Rosenberg, Texas]
Postcard image of "Ferry Boat Rosenberg, Texas", crossing the Brazos River. Three men are on ferry along with three cows and a cart. One man is standing on the cart holding the reins attached to the cows. On the bottom of the postcard is written: "Dear sir; - Here is a souvenir of Rosenberg. Does it look good to you? I will send your one of Main st. some of these days. Ha-ha. Effie" Addressed to Miss Dora Alley, Oxford, Kansas
Date:
February 8, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner, July 8, 1944]
Letter from Wizard Weavers to Jeane Kempner informing her that her blanket will be sent back to her next week.
Date:
July 8, 1944
Creator:
Wizard Weavers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, September 8, 1898]
Postcard from Henry A. Castle, federal US Post Office auditor to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, detailing the results of an audit that took place on July 30, 1898.
Date:
September 8, 1898
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lubbock Sanitarium]
Postcard of Lubbock Sanitarium in Lubbock, Texas. The image is an illustration of a red brick building behind a line of cars parked along the road. The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Min Irma Koenes[...]g" and is faintly written in pencil.
Date:
August 8, 1936
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer asking that he raise the tax on liquor and cigarettes.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Hale, Mrs. Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Miles, Mrs. A. O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer suggesting that the tax on liquor, cigarettes and other non-essientials be raised.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
McKinney, Beulah
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, March 8, 1898]
Postcard from Henry Castle, US Postal Service auditor, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a December 31, 1897 audit.
Date:
March 8, 1898
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 8, 1946]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing friends in New York City. The postcard features a color reproduction of the "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appeared in the Tudor Hotel.
Date:
November 8, 1946
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, September 8, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing picking up a plane in Long Beach. The postcard features an image of a silver DC-3 with red trim in flight.
Date:
September 8, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 8, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances with a note about ferrying an aircraft. The card is from St. Joseph's, MO, and features a drawing of Jesse James' house with an inset portrait of James.
Date:
October 8, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Helen Duck to Truett Latimer saying that they should have more tax on cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Duck, Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Nolan Boyd to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Nolan Boyd to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her support for a general sales tax and increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Boyd, Nolan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date:
May 8, 1916
Creator:
Smith, Mrs. Regina
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Josephine Estes to Truett Latimer stating that she is in favor of the general sales tax.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Estes, Mrs. Josephine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas
Color tinted halftone postcard from around 1908 showing the Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas. The view shows parallel lines of train cars, with industrial buildings behind. Printed on the top of the image in red is the title, "Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas." Printed in the lower left corner of the image in red: "2049." In the top left of the back of the card are the stylized initials "A. H. Co.," probably standing for the Alfred Holzman Co. of Chicago, Illinois. The postmark on the back of the card is dated Oct. 8, 1908, and the card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. J. Smyth, New Orleans, La.
Date:
October 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]
Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date:
July 8, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History