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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
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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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[Postcard Addressed to Sam Harris Fuller, September 19, 1906]
Photograph of a postcard addressed to Sam Harris Fuller from Susie and Wright. The postcard has a quote across the top that says, "Home was never like this" and depicts a man sitting outside with a picnic basket full of food and eating. A handwritten note is visible on the front of the postcard.
Date:
September 19, 1907
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 Dredge in Brazos River]
Postcard of a dredge in the Brazos River near Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Will try and write you in a fortnight. Rec'd Bertha's letter, was glad to hear from you. Mae."
Date:
September 19, 1907
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 to Mayme Collins from Geo Greaves, September 19, 1907]
Postcard from Geo. Greaves to Mayme Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration of a woman with red hair, a large white hat, and a low-cut dress. There is a note on the front as well that reads: "I swear I'm going out and drown myself in [] if you don't write."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
Greaves, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Tillie Collins from Cousin Emma, December 19, 1907]
Postcard to Mrs. Tillie (Matilda Hut-McCoy) Collins in Waco, Texas from her cousin, Emma during Christmas 1907. The picture on the front of the card shows a young child blowing a bugle with a golden horseshoe acting as a border and greenery all around it. There is a note on the back of the card also that reads: "With Best Wishes from all. Let us hear from you, yours Emma."
Date:
December 19, 1907
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 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 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 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
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Same Old Story": Part 3]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a couple sitting in a small row boat by the bank of a small fish pond; the caption underneath reads: "But he breaks her gentle heart, While down the stream they float." The note on the back of the card is written in red ink and says: "Still on the Fish Pond."
Date:
October 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 1]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a man holding a woman close while they both hold onto the handle of an umbrella; there are music notes and lyrics printed at the bottom that read: "Dreaming of you always little girl my darling." There is a note on the reverse side of the card written in red ink that says: "Well I want a little loving now and then if that loving one is you!"
Date:
October 19, 1908
Creator:
unknown
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
[Waco Suspension Bridge]
Postcard of a color image of a suspension bridge over the Brazos River and the toll house covered in ivy (right) in Waco; in the foreground there is grass, bushes, and trees and there are two people sitting in the background on the left side. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Suspension Bridge, Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date:
March 19, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anadarko, OK
Photograph of a postcard that reads, Greetings from Anadarko, Oklahoma," April 19, 1909.
Date:
April 19, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma 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
Altus, OK
Photograph of the City Park and a street scene in Altus, OK, postmarked September 19, 1910.
Date:
September 19, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to M. M. Matlock, December 19, 1910]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his father, M. M. Matlock with a photograph of a tall church-like building. The note on the card says that Milton is enjoying his time in the Marine Corps but does not like his uniform.
Date:
December 19, 1910
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
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
Main Street and Court House
Scan of a postcard showing Main Street and the Court House, Sayre, OK.
Date:
October 19, 1911
Creator:
Hosmer Art
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma 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 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 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 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