Resource Type

[Postcard of Old Tours Hotel and Rabelais Square]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, three-story stone building with windows along each floor and a large park area in front. The park has a small grassy area, surrounded by flowerbeds, and a stone statue of a figure in long robes on a large pedestal in the middle. Other three-story buildings surround the stone building. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the stone building as a hotel and the park area as a Rabelais Square in Tours, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Boat at Edge of Pond]

Postcard of an illustration of a small wooden boat on the grassy bank of a small body of water. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Drawing Room in Empress Hotel, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of the interior of a high-ceiling room with a large, ornate rug covering the floor, several chairs with red striped cushion seats, and three small side tables with potted plants on them. There is a large window with long curtain on the left side, and two chandelier light fixtures hang from the slightly curved ceiling. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as a drawing room in the Empress hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Government Bath in Banff, Alberta]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of people swimming in a rectangular pool inside of a courtyard. Mountains can be seen beyond the courtyard walls. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the pool as a government bath in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Webbers Garden]

Postcard of a photograph of a flower bed in a garden with a few wood houses or sheds in the background. Tall mountains, with snow near the top, can be seen in the background. Handwritten text at the bottom left of the postcard identifies the area as Webbers Garden. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Pedersen, L. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Images from Mountain Scenes]

Postcard bearing three images of scenes from mountainous regions of North Carolina. The image at the top left depicts a small house with a wood roof and stone chimney, with a person sitting on one of two chairs in front of the house. The image in the top right depicts a young boy in loose clothes and a cap, riding a saddled and bridles donkey. The image at the bottom shows a man in cowboy's riding clothes and a miner's hat, holding the lead of an ox hitched to the sledge upon which the man stands. There is printed text on both sides of the postcard.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ocean Boulevard at Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a long lane in front of a long line of multistory buildings on the right, the closest of which has a red and white-striped awning. To the left, along a body of water, tall, skinny trees line a walkway. A man and a child walk among the trees, while two women in long dresses walk along the street. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as as an ocean boulevard in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ruined Church Interior in Roye]

Postcard of a photograph of the interior of a large stone building with tall columns and windows that has suffered heavy damage. A large pile of stone, dirt, and wooden beams covers the floor, reaching about halfway up the partially intact walls. The roof of the building is missing. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a church in Roye, Somme, Hauts-de-France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1917-03..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Transatlantic Ocean Line Espagne at Saint-Nazaire]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, navy and red ocean ship with two steam stacks, partially docked in a small channel on the edge of a harbor. Dozens of people crowd the edges of the concrete harbor docks, and a shipyard is visible on the right side of the harbor. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the ship as a transatlantic ocean liner called the Espagne in a harbor at Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall and Fire Department in Asheville]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, three-story, red and grey stone building with several chimneys and a turret. The building has several arched entrances on the ground floor of the building, in front of which are red fire engine trucks with groups of men in dark clothing sitting and standing on or around the trucks. Printed text at the top of the illustration identifies the building as the city hall and fire department of Asheville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard has a paragraph of text on the building. as well as postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Men Fishing Near Castle]

Postcard of an illustration of two men on the bank of a river, one of whom is holding a fishing pole over the water. In the background, on a small hill, there is a small stone castle with turrets and towers. There is a mountain range even further in the background. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of People Gathered on Ocean Rocks]

Postcard of an illustration of a small group of men, women, and children wearing suits, long dresses, and hats clustered together on top of a large brown rock on an ocean beach. There is a large battleship in the distant background, beyond a lighthouse standing in the water. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as the edge of Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crystal Steam in North Carolina]

Postcard of an illustration of a stream through a forest of green and brown trees, with a large rock in the center of the stream. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the stream as one of the Crystal Streams in Western North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chimney in Archbishop's Damaged Palace]

Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornately decorated fireplace with damaged decorative features and rubble covering the ground in front of it. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fireplace as part of the Archbishop's Palace in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Alaska Native Girls with Puppies]

Postcard of a photo-realistic illustration of three little girls with dark hair, wearing long-sleeve colorful dresses with fur hoods. The girls are each holding a black and white puppy, and only the girl on the right is smiling. Printed text at the top right of the illustration identify the name of the illustration while printed text at the bottom right gives copyright information. There are postcard markings on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1904
Creator: Nowell, F. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Alaska Native Baskets]

Postcard of a photo showing a pile of light-colored, patterned circular and globular woven baskets, sitting on a table covered by a patterned tablecloth. In the dark background, two long strips of floral-patterned cloth and a photograph hang from the wall. Handwritten text on the left side of the postcard identifies the baskets as Alaska Native. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rapids at French Road Broad]

Postcard of an illustration of a broad river with rocks and fallen logs sticking up out of the middle of it, bordered by tall trees, with tall hills in the background. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the river as the French Broad. The other side of the postcard is blank other than postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Illecillewaet Glacier]

Postcard of an illustration of huge chunk of ice at the peak of a mountain, with large rocks and tall, deciduous trees. Printed, scripted text below the illustration identifies the large piece of ice as the Illecillewaet Glacier. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy]

Postcard of a photograph of large snowy mountain peaks with a stream running down the front. A line of trees can be seen at the base of the mountain. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain peaks as the Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Falls at Chimney Rock]

Postcard a photograph of a tall, thin waterfall stream falling from the top of a cliff-side into a wooded area. Trees also line the top of the cliff. Handwritten notes at the bottom right of the postcard identifies falls as part of Chimney Rock in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mount Temple]

Postcard of a photograph of a lake at the base of two snow mountains and bordered by deciduous trees. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain as Mount Temple. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral Statues]

Postcard of a photograph of two statues on the exterior of a stone building, showing signs of slight damage, including missing hands and fingers. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the statue on the right as an angel called "The Smile of Reims" at the Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Seventh Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota]

Postcard of an illustration depicting a view of a street with yellow trolleys running up and down it, while crowds of people in long coats and hats walk on the sidewalks on either side of the street. The buildings on either side of the street are about three-stories tall and have colorful hanging signs. Printed text below the illustration indicates the postcard shows Seventh Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, looking east from Wabasha Street. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Small Waterfall]

Postcard of a photograph with a close-up of a small, rushing waterfall through a rocky area with leaves and dried underbrush. Text at the bottom of the postcard reads, "Falls where Prof Mitchell was found." The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History