Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
131
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
48
Rosenberg Library
30
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
20
Fire Museum of Texas
18
Patrick Heath Public Library
8
Private Collection of Margay Welch
6
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
6
Laredo Public Library
5
National WASP WWII Museum
5
20 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
123
Texas History Collection
58
Harris and Eliza Kempner
30
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
28
T. B. Willis Collection
20
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
18
Abilene Library Consortium
14
World War Two Collection
9
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
7
21 More
Serial/Series Title
States
Decade
Month
[Postcard of Mt. Tamalpais in California]
Postcard of the view from Mount Tamalpais in California. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Thomas and Miss Lou Rayburn and tells about the author's experiences in the mountains.
Date:
July 18, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street in Colorado, Texas]
Postcard of a street crowded with horse-drawn wagons. Text on the front of the card names the street as Second Street in Colorado, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn, "Dear sister," and offers greetings to their mother.
Date:
July 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Beaumont High School]
Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date:
July 29, 1914
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Central Fire Station]
Postcard of Beaumont Fire Department's Central Fire Station at Mulberry and Walnut streets with horse drawn fire engines, carriages, and fire fighters. On the left side of the building is a sign for "Entrance, City Hall" and two children sitting near the entrance. At that time the fire department shared the building with city hall. On the right side of the building, on the second story, appear to be legs dangling out of the window. Other buildings can be seen in the background. Printed at the top of the postcard is "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in U.S.A." and "A-466." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas July 26, 14 Mrs. M.E. Smith Dear Aunt How are you all Why don't some of you all rite I have written to you all several times and never received any reply All well Hope this will find you all the same We like here fine This is a fine place What is William doing What has gone with them and the boys very well E.F. Scott 470 Buford …
Date:
July 27, 1914
Creator:
S. H. Kress & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy]
Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy in Danville, Pennsylvania. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy all - Tis near chow time Monday eve. Just now we have a good breeze from the east - maybe rain. We had a few drops on Sunday, also had a fine trip too. As ever Woodrow."
Date:
July 20, 1953
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel Raleigh Interior]
Postcard of the Pall Mall Room and Cocktail Lounge in the Hotel Raleigh in Washington D.C. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Sun Morn. Howdy- you see you are cutting down on the use of writing paper therefore I return the same. This time we made the grade of getting a place to stay. The card shows the lobby. Last night we took a boat ride up or down the Potomac. It is now 8:40 and we plan on going to see the monuments etc. This hotel is quite nice but rather old. So long. Woodrow."
Date:
July 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon Couple]
Postcard of a cartoon man and woman with a car near a sign, "Bill's Gas Station 5 mi.," with text that says "What was a lucky break in courting days - is now just another pain in the neck!" A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Hello Hellen, I'm doing fine you know me only I miss all my boy friends I would would I. Boy it sure is hot here. But is sure is some grand place here will hate to go back to [?]. Katherine."
Date:
July 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Terra-Cotta Tourist Court and Hotel, Arkadelphia, Arkansas]
Postcard of a row of white buildings next to a road, with text that says "Terra-Cota Tourist Court and Hotel, At Junction of U.S. 67 and State No. 7, 4 Miles North of Arkadelphia, Ark." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen & all- Arrived safely at 2/38 3 July, had a nice trip. The weather we relatively cool and had on partial flap - a small nail. Drove 133 miles the first day- Woodrow."
Date:
July 4, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man and Alligators]
Postcard of a man kneeling and praying, while alligators approach from behind, with the text of "Darky's Prayer, Florida" included. A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Hello all: I received your card sometime ago, sorry I didn't get out while I was home, there were a lot of places I wanted to go but didn't get there. Well, maybe we'll have Hitler where the negro on the other side is pretty soon (we hope). I had a swell time while I was home, only wish I could of stayed longer, but uncle Sam said no. Hope you are all well, as I am O.K. It's awful warm here, you should have some of this weather up there to make hay. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
July 18, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman on Bicycle]
Postcard of a woman in a red dress and stockings riding a red bike, with the caption "Free-Wheeling." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Miss Helen Aten in Bloomsburg, PA from Fort Hamilton, says "See many sights like this here in N.Y. Ted."
Date:
July 30, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Nave, the Interior of the Basillica in Quebec]
Postcard of the interior of the basillica with rows of wooden pews reaching to the front of the worship hall. Chandeliers hang from the decorated ceiling. The letter on the back 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 the Law Courts and Fleet Street in London]
Postcard of a street full of horse drawn carts, sidewalks and tall buildings on both sides. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 23, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Normal School in Toronto]
Postcard of white buildings with moss growing on the walls with two men and a woman walking the grounds. The school is described as follows, "Normal School, situated about the center of the city, is a splendid institution for the normal training of teachers. The museum and art gallery connected with the school are of great interest to tourists." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Eyes Closed]
Postcard of a woman with her hair pinned up, eyes closed and lips parted. The picture is called "Curiosity." The letter on the postcard reads, "Wednesday, will write some Vivinnie is calling me now. We hare having more parties - Jassie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Castle]
Postcard of a two story estate with a green tiled roof and domes on each cornerstone tower. A rocky shore sits in the foreground. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
July 26, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac from Market]
Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. 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 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Wooden Houses and a Woman]
Postcard of two wooden houses with a woman standing between them on a dirt road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFadden Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
July 26, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of James River in Lynchburg, Virginia]
Postcard of three young boys casting fishing poles into a river while standing at its edge. Below the picture, a small note reads, "Hope you and Anizetta are having a fine time, Lillian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Pence Spring W. Va."
Date:
July 24, 1908
Creator:
Rotograph Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]
Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me while I am here. Jassie Polk Address Chautauqua Grounds Boulder, Col." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 8, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Docks and Railroad at Port Arthur]
Postcard of a train on the tracks on the docks. Three young men stand in front of the train engine. "The Docks and Railroad, Port Arthur, Texas," is written below the picture. On the back, "Hello - come down in Sig's Auto Marie B," is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date:
July 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]
Postcard of a pier with two levels, a full deck and five boats nearby, one being a full sailboat. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie We came down here in the ... Sig here." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 25, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crocket Street in Beaumont]
Postcard of a pink tinted road upon which horse drawn carts walk, described as "Crocket Street, Junction of Pearl, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping of a boxer is pasted on the back of the postcard with the message written as follows, "This fellow's first name is Jack, would "Johnson" fit for your "Jack's" last name? H. H. 11-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
July 11, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Green Room at the White House]
Postcard of a room with green walls, green curtains, a green rug, and green seated chairs. The back of the postcard adds, "Green Room , White House, Washington - The Green Room has on the wall green velvet. The screen of Gobelin tapestry, in front of the mantel, was presented to Mrs. Grant by the Emperor of Austria." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I think this is a beautiful room don't you? We leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. Lots of love, Perry Duncan." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Caldwell, 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Letterette]
Postcard of three columns describing how the sender is feeling, what is happening with them, and their regards. The descriptions that are checked are "Received no letter, Expect to be in Cure St., Feeling fine, Business is good, Weather is fine, Hot to-day, How is New York, Send me all the news, Hope to hear from you, If you were only here, Am enjoying myself, Don't worry, Remember me to Sister well, With love and kisses, With best regards, Hope you are well, Goodbye for this time, My love to WLL, Signed A. C." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date:
July 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History