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[View of Laredo, Texas in the early 1900]
View of Laredo, Texas in the early 1900. Looking Northwest from the top of the Federal Building. Postcard sent from Roberto in Laredo to Sra. Laura G. de Arriaga in Plazuela de Tepito, Mexico on January 21, 1909.
Date:
January 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Quarters #2]
Postcard image of an unidentified rural neighborhood in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, with the handwritten label "Mexican Quarters" at the bottom. The image was taken from a hill and there is a mix of adobe houses and wooden shacks with wooden fencing built around an open square below, and other buildings along the ridge of other hills in the left and center parts of the image. In the square, an unidentified woman is hanging laundry and several horses are visible, as well as a wagon; three other people are walking up a path in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Miss G. M. Horne says, "Dear G.M. Haven't forgotten you. Will write soon. Everything fine and lots of work. Walter. "
Date:
March 21, 1914
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[26000 Troops in Military Parade #1]
Postcard of the 6th Ohio Band from the military during a parade. Children can be seen walking near the parade following the soldiers on either side. A dog can be seen in the bottom left corner of the photograph, it appears to be following the leader of the parade. On the back of the postcard there is writing. The note says, " 9/21/16. Had Dome Parade. Was 20 miles long. Carl. El Paso."
Date:
September 21, 1916
Creator:
Horne, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, May 21, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. Two of the corners are ripped and there is an illustration of a few flowers with a backdrop of water and greenery on the front. The writing is on both sides. Lula writes with a brief update of her life and hopes Linnet gets over her whooping cough soon.
Date:
May 21, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard, April 21, 1909]
This document is a postcard from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is addressed to Mary Moore who was located in Omaha, Nebraska. The author of the document is Alice G. In the document, Alice details that she has received Mary's letter and will write a better response soon. She also mentions that her and her family are doing better and that their gardens are growing nicely. She mentions that the weather has been exceptional with good rain, but notes that the winds are unusually strong. The front of the postcard is a photograph of the Presbyterian church in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 21, 1909]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has three photos stacked vertically. The one on top has buildings in the plains and is a general view of Fort Concho. The second one is the officers' quarters and has a row of stone houses with a road out in front. All the houses have slanted roofs and chimneys. At the start of the road is a fence with an open gate. The bottom one is the soldiers' quarters and has a row of roofs held up by wooden columns, attached to a stone building. On the back, Rose wrote about what she'd been up to and pieces of local news.
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Fred to Mrs. Gus Jentsch, July 21, 1915]
Postcard from Fred to his sister Mrs. Gus Jentsch. The correspondence is written in German. On the front is a photograph of a brick building on a corner of a street. The building is two floors and houses the Little Red Onion Cafe and the Sanitex Clothes Shop. The clothes shop has a few stairs leading up to its door. Part of the shops can be seen through the front windows. The sidewalk in front of the stores is lined with trees.
Date:
July 21, 1915
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date:
May 21, 1884
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding finances. John wanted to send his son money to return home, but he had to wait until he had more.
Date:
May 21, 1886
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shipyard in Beaumont]
Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
Date:
January 21, 1908
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of George Washington]
Postcard of George Washington. The front of the postcard includes a portrait of George Washington and an eagle holding a shield with stars and stripes, along with the text: "Washington, 1732-1799, 'The father of his country.'" Handwritten note on the back of the postcard states that the card is to remind Lou Rayburn of Washington's birthday.
Date:
February 21, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rouss City Hall]
Postcard of a three story cream colored building with an American flag flying from the rooftop. The note beside the picture reads, "How is Mamie these days? M. C. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington D. C."
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Stone Bridge Crossing Creek]
Postcard of a photograph of a stone bridge crossing a still creek. "This is the bridge that Jack built," is written above the bridge. Blue hands are drawn pointing towards the bridge. On the back, "The question is who's Jack H. H. 10-21-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 21, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mistletoe and Berries]
Postcard of mistletoe with red and white berries. "Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" is written below. On the back, a message reads, "Love and best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year - Helen R. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 21, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Public School Building in Texarkana]
Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents, marble columns and a domed blue roof. The view of the building is obscured by the treeline. The letter on the back reads, "Can't "our daughter" find time [illegible] I hear you were down [illegible] Lots of love + kisses for all Auntie Cucley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
August 21, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Child in Santa Suit With Newspapers]
Postcard of a small child wearing a red Santa suit with a leaf of mistletoe over his shoulder, holding a stack of newspapers with the caption "Extra! Extra!! Merry Christmas." The message on the back reads, "Best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Love, H.V.R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 21, 1916
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Santa Claus With Bell]
Postcard of Santa Claus holding a golden bell with two sacks of toys at his feet, walking towards a black stocking. The words on the postcard read, "May you lack naught to make yours a most happy Xmas." The message on the back reads, "Wishing you a very Merry Xmas Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 21, 1913
Creator:
Julia Borden
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Grafton Street in Dublin]
Postcard of a series of five story brick buildings near a road where six horse-drawn buggies and an electric car travels down the road. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rocky Seaside]
Postcard of a rocky coast with rolling waves. On the back, the message reads, "Last report I had was that Jack was abroad and was seen last in China, Texas. H. H. 11-21-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 21, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel McAlpin in New York]
Postcard of a large brown and white brick hotel with a busy street full of pedestrians, cars, and trolleys. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Cousin Mamie, I believe you just waited until you knew we would be gone before coming home. But really, I hope you are better now. I was feeling pretty low all the time I was gone, but fine now. Give my best to all the family, and thank them for their kindness. Sincerely, Rilboern." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
December 21, 1914
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Miniature Railroad at Coney Island]
Postcard of a group of men riding a miniature train. The letter reads, "Rying to see Dreamland, but it's raining must go home sure wish for you Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 21, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Easter Wishes]
Postcard of lavender flowers strung into two crowns above the words "A Happy Easter" written in gold. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin City."
Date:
March 21, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of State Capitol of Idaho]
Postcard of a white domed capitol building as seen from the surrounding park, described as "State Capitol, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 21, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chicago World's Fair Fountain by Night]
Postcard of a fountain lit by many soft colors. The back of the postcard adds, "Magnificent lighting effects in five colors - green, red, amber, blue, and white - will make the spectacle unlike everything else in the world. 40 feet high and 200 feet wide, at the south end three single high sprays about the dome throw water 75 feet into the air." The message on the back reads, "Do wish you + Mamie could come to see the fair. It is worth seeing I think. I have spent three days there all day and am not there seeing it. Lacy is learning to send King love with me as he hasn't any girl in view. S. W." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol Ward, Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 21, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History