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[Postcard of Brazos River Flood]

Postcard showing the Brazos River flood on Elm Street in East Waco. Buildings and power lines can be seen above the water.
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 20, 1923]

A postcard addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere. The front bears a drawing of a boy and girl lighting candles, from which green streamers hang. It reads: "Happy, Happy all day through, Merry Christmas." The note on the other side reads "Dear Johny, I wish you a Merry X Mas and Happy New Year. Pearl Anna."
Date: December 20, 1923
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Louise and Dorothy Lee to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 22, 1920]

A postcard addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere. The front has a drawing of six babies dressed as Santa climbing over a wooden trunk and packing up presents into a sack. One of the babies is asleep next to the sack, and another has fallen head first into the trunk. It reads: "All through the year kind wishes I've safely stored away, For Santa Claus to bring to you on Christmas Day." The note on the back reads "We hope that Old Santa is good to you."
Date: December 22, 1922
Creator: Lee, Louise & Lee, Dorothy
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 23, 1928]

A postcard addressed to Johnie Louise Bruyere. The front has a drawing of two girls, one sitting on a sled and the other pulling her. They wear heavy winter clothing, and the ground is covered in snow. There are houses, fences, and bare trees in the background. It reads: "Christmas Greetings. I hope Santa Claus/Before he goes back/Will stop at your house/And empty his pack."
Date: December 23, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from her Grandmother to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 22, 1928]

A postcard from her grandmother to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 22, 1928. The front has a drawing of a window seat, with a Christmas wreath and stocking hung on the window. It is snowing outside. The front reads: "Happy, Happy/all day through/Merry Christmas!" The note on the back reads: "This is wishing you and each one of Merry X-mas and a happy new-year loveingly [sic] Grand Ma Ma."
Date: December 22, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Louisa Messimer to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 22, 1928]

A postcard from Louisa Messimer to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 22, 1928. The front of the card has a drawing of a holly branch with red berries and two red birds sitting on it. It reads: "Christmas Wishes. Never was Christmas Day more glad/Than the one I wish for you;/Never were wishes more sincere/From a heart more fond and true." The note on the other side reads "Dear sweetie, I hope old Santa's good to you this year and - hoping you a happy X Mas."
Date: December 22, 1928
Creator: Messimer, Louisa
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Loraine Buie to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 23, 1926]

A postcard from Loraine Buie to Johnie Louise Bruyere on December 23, 1926. The front of the card has a drawing of a holly branch with red berries, a red bow, and a lit red wax candle. It reads: "Christmas Wishes. A Happy Christmas and New Year/A heartfelt wish and most sincere." The note on the other side reads "I hope you will have a very happy Xmas and a happy New Year. Loraine Buie."
Date: December 23, 1926
Creator: Buie, Loraine
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Evol Gilmore to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 28, 1926]

Postcard from Evol Gilmore to Johnie Louise Bruyere, December 28, 1926. The front bears a drawing of a river and surrounding grass covered in snow. It reads: "I cannot say one thing that's new/So send the same old wish to you. Merry Christmas." The note on the back reads "Wishing you a happy Xmas and a bright New Year. Your friend, Evol Gilmore."
Date: December 28, 1926
Creator: Gilmore, Evol
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Christmas Postcard to John Philip Herlin Bahl from Oscar Hessdoerfer, December 23, 1908]

Postcard from Oscar Hessdoerfer to John Philip Herlin Bahl with an illustration of a Christmas scene including a snowing house, a cross, and snowy garland in the foreground.
Date: December 23, 1908
Creator: Hessdoerfer, Oscar
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins, December 22, 1908]

Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Leda Bahl with a Christmas illustration printed on the front. The picture on the front is of a bell decorated with Christmas decorations all around it, and "A Merry Christmas" printed below it. There is a note on the reverse side of the card from Leda that reads: "Guessing you are glad that the time is almost here for you to come home you said you were anxious to see Harry's house. You ought to see Harry's dog. I told you Harry he thought more of the dog than he does of his sisters. Mayme wish you all a merry Xmas."
Date: December 22, 1908
Creator: Bahl, Leda
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Man Being Chased by Four Women, December 2, 1907]

Postcard showing a man with a hat and mustache being chased by four different women; under the man is the name "Harry" and the women have names written over their heads: "Gussie, Nines, Mamie, May."
Date: December 2, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing Fisherman's Paradise in Llano, Texas]

Postcard showing a spillway in Llano, Texas, according to the photograph this spot is called "Fisherman's Paradise." Behind the river there is a large water tower and building with a bell tower; the note on the back of the card that describes the daily treatment in Llano.
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
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

[Bridges Over Brazos River]

Postcard of the Texas Electric Railway Bridge (left) and the Waco Suspension Bridge (right) over the Brazos River during a flood with some trees and buildings visible in the background.
Date: December 4, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Camp MacArthur Mess Hall]

Postcard of a mess hall at Camp MacArthur with two long rows of benches and tables set with dishes and napkins; garlands and branches are hanging from the rafters in the ceiling and there are two American flags displayed on the wall on the left side and one hanging from the rafters (center). A handwritten note on the front of the postcard reads "19 XMAS. 17. G: M."
Date: December 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of New Years Wishes]

Postcard of an sundial clock with poinsettias and candles on either side of the clock. Text below the clock reads "This brings from me a hearty wish, and a friendly greeting true. The best of health and the best of luck is my New Year wish for you.". The postcard is addressed to Sam Knight from Waco, Texas.
Date: December 31, 1922
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of 1908 New Years]

Postcard of embossed gold numbers that make up the year 1908. Below is text that reads "A Happy New Year". The postcard is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. E. Wheatley.
Date: December 25, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Christmas Scene]

Postcard of a Christmas scene. A church and pine tree are covered in thick snow. On the visible tree limb there are two birds and pine cones. Text on the front reads "Christmas Greetings and good wishes". The postcard is addressed to Master William Baine.
Date: December 24, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tents and Barracks at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a dirt road at Camp MacArthur with a row of barracks on the right and a grouping of tents on the left and rows of telephone poles on both sides. A man is standing in front of a barrack on the right, another man is riding a tractor down the dirt road, and there is a small group of men on the left side and some trees in the background. Written on the front of the postcard is the text: "125-126. U. S. Inf'try Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas. F. Mann. © 10-11-17."
Date: December 10, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History

[F. C. Olds' Residence, Waco]

Postcard of Frederick Charles Olds' residence on Austin Avenue, Waco. The house here is a two-storied house with a large portico set on stone pillars and balconies on both floors extending in both directions for the house's front facade. A covered driveway juts out from the house's side at left, with a paved pathway leading up to the side of the house.
Date: December 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Sent to W. G. Lobb - December 1918]

Postcard sent to W. G. Lobb in Atwood, Illinois containing greetings and well wishes. The front of the postcard features an image of soldiers gathered around a boiling pot with plates and cups in Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1918-12-XX
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Ms. Charlotte Dunbar, December 1, 1917]

Postcard of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas with a handwritten message on the back explaining more about the photograph.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: Dunbar, Charlotte
System: The Portal to Texas History