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Oklahoma Historical Society
93
Rosenberg Library
14
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
10
Fire Museum of Texas
7
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
5
Hardin-Simmons University Library
4
Private Collection of Margay Welch
4
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
2
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
2
Texas Medical Association
2
7 More
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Preston George Collection
89
Harris and Eliza Kempner
14
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
14
Texas History Collection
10
Abilene Library Consortium
8
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
7
T. B. Willis Collection
5
Latimer Papers
4
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
4
World War Two Collection
3
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Luz and Manuel Cruz in Chihuahua, Mexico
Photographic postcard from March 19, 1921 picturing Luz Cruz and her son Manuel while on a trip to Chihuahua, Mexico. There is correspondence on the back in Spanish. This photo was included in a report by Salvador Roman, Jr. for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date:
March 19, 1921
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Executed Man]
Postcard of a deceased man. The caption on the postcard indicates that the individual was executed. He appears to have been shot; a pool of blood runs down the sidewalk. Papers are strewn about the body. The feet of onlookers are seen on a doorstep at the top of the postcard.
Date:
November 19, 1913
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard addressed to Mary Moore, December 19, 1913]
Postcard to Mary Moore in Kansas City Missouri that was sent by W. H. McGee and say thank you for the Christmas presents. The image on the opposite side shows two figures walking in a snow covered scene.
Date:
December 19, 1913
Creator:
McGee, W. H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - October 19, 1971]
Postcard to John J. Herrera and his wife Olivia from their son, Douglas M. Herrera. The postcard was mailed from Merida, Mexico to Houston, Texas and details the next portion of Douglas's journey and receipt of his father's telegram. The front image is of a hackney coach with "mestizas", two women standing in traditional dress in front of Saint John's Temple.
Date:
October 19, 1971
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Electric bill for John J. Herrera from the Houston Lighting & Power Company]
Electric bill from Houston Lighting & Power Company to John J. Herrera for service through July 8, 1960. The name "Mr. Ray Svoboda" has been written on one side.
Date:
July 19, 1960
Creator:
Houston Lighting & Power Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pence Springs Hotel]
Postcard of a three story building with a white porch and balcony, with two men standing on the roof, described as "Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va. W. D. Paxton Manager." The message on the back is illegible.
Date:
July 19, 1928
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Delaware Park]
Postcard of two boys looking down at a body of still water where several boats are tied to the dock. The picture is described as "Scene at Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Washington Oak at Audubon Park in New Orleans]
Postcard of a large oak tree stretching over a bridge that crosses a pond. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
March 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Dog Wearing a Collar]
Postcard of a black and white dog with a large collar around its neck. "Jack" is written below the dog's collar. The message continues on the front with "This is about the only "Jack" I can find, and can find a lot of them." The back continues with ""Found" A person answering the name of "Jack" Person losing please apply at 1906 McFaddin with reward of 10c as that's about all he's worth. H. H. 10-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 19, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier]
Postcard of a white dock on a placid lake with a snow capped mountain in the distance, described as "Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 19, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of 3rd Ave. Looking East from 13th St. in Huntington, W. Va.]
Postcard of a road with trolley tracks and a horse drawn buggy, edged by trees and quaint homes. The back of the postcard reads, "Your letter received was glad to know that you are well and having a fine time you and Ammazeltas. Hope Mrs. Wilson keeps well and getting along nicely with her charge. All are well at Mrs. Wilson Home all the carriage making it regular. Have had a terrible tropical rain but no cooler. We hear everyday from your Mama, she is well, at Portland. Hope you get a postcard every day. Your little brothers are all doing fine, had a letter yesterday from Aida Welle, Love Grandma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs Care Pence Hotel West Va."
Date:
July 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ice Mountain at Niagara Falls]
Postcard of Niagara Falls frozen over, with a group of people dressed in black clothes standing at the snowy base. "Regards to the Adause Party Barton," is written in the correspondence section. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Calderwell Beaumont, Tx. U. S. A."
Date:
July 19, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hostel of God-Begot in Winchester]
Postcard of a three story building described as "Ye Vide Hostel of God-Begot, Winchester." The letter on the back is illegible.
Date:
August 19, 1938
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Old French Court Yard in New Orleans]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of a courtyard near a three story building with a water fountain at the left. The letter to the right reads, "I wonder how McFaddins are today. Be good + write to Mama for the month miss you all so bad. Love for all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
March 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Liberty Bell]
Postcard of the cracked Liberty Bell in a black and white photograph. The note above the bell reads, "Sure do wish you were here with us - With Love - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]
Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date:
June 19, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Los Angeles Fire Fighter]
Postcard of a L.A. Fire Department Badge, with a head shot photograph of a fire fighter in its center. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I don't suppose you will recognize who I am? We have had three fires since 8:48 (sent 17) last night + 2 'o clock (sent 18) today. I hope you are well [...]"
Date:
September 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Engine, Hartford, Conn.]
Postcard of three fire fighters manning an auto fire engine. Two citizens are seen spectating in the background on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Ms. G. E. Dayton of New Haven informed me you were collecting fire Dept. So here is one. Hope you have not got one like it; she is collect jumbo. She is a powerful [...], as well as a thing of beauty.
Date:
May 19, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bridgeport Fire Department No. 3]
Postcard of Bridgeport Fire Department No. 3's station, a two-story brick building featuring garages at its base and a bell on its roof. The fire fighters are dressed in black uniforms and hats, and are aboard three horse-drawn vehicles. One fire fighter is standing in front of the leftmost vehicle, with a dog on his right. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message that says, "Many thanks, pretty card, call again."
Date:
May 19, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Department]
Postcard of uniformed fire fighters with an automobile. The front of the vehicle is labeled, "B.F.D."
Date:
May 19, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter, March 19, 1912]
Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter concerning the fire department photo collection that he has; Wood mentions that he has over 30,000 photos from all over the world. He notes that the photograph on the reverse side is of the Ottawa Fire Department in Ottawa, Canada. The photograph shows three firemen of Engine Co. 4 standing with their steamer engine in the snow in front of the fire station; the engine has wheels cut in half to act as skis in the snow.
Date:
March 19, 1912
Creator:
Wood, N. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter]
Postcard from L. H. Wood to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "I send you this card to see if you have forgotten [sic] me of the L. A. F. D." The photograph on the reverse side shows a steamer engine parked in the middle of a large crowd of people.
Date:
[1909-02-19..1912-02-19]
Creator:
Woods, L. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Department]
Postcard of fire fighters in horse-drawn wagons, lined up a fire station. A single fire fighter is standing in front of the vehicles on the right. The center garage of the three visible doors on the station is labeled, "H. Sterling."
Date:
May 19, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History