Resource Type

[Postcard Picturing Jimmy and Mert Colgin, 1923]

Postcard with a photograph of Jimmy and Mert Colgin at Murdock's Pier in Galveston, Texas.
Date: 1923
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 Oakwood Cemetery]

Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. In the group of markers in the left half of the photo are Richard Coke, Dr. David Richard Wallace, and the Edwin A. Sturgis family. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Fritz Schulz in Hamilton County, Texas and is mostly illegible.
Date: 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lock and Dam No.8 in Waco, Tx]

Postcard of lock and dam no. 8 on the Brazos River near Waco, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Mr. William Pinney from New York.
Date: March 4, 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Medina Dam]

Postcard of workers in the quarries used to build Medina Dam. Text on the back of the card reads "Showing Quarries from which rock is taken for making concrete for the dam More than 2500 laborers are at work in this project. Dam is located in left of picture in Distance." The card is addressed to Mr & Mrs. Harry Morland.
Date: March 9, 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Benjamin Franklin Sharkey Jr. Portrait]

Postcard of a portrait of Benjamin Franklin Sharkey Jr as a child, wearing a dark cardigan sweater, posing standing on a bench in front of a light background.
Date: 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Keith Park]

Postcard of a color image of Keith Park in Beaumont, Texas, with many rows of trees, several men sitting on benches (left) and a statue in the middle. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Keith Park, Beaumont, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: July 17, 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of William Henry Gordon and Fred Smith]

Postcard of William Henry Gordon of Porter, Oklahoma and Fred Smith wearing striped shirts, dark vests, and hats. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Compliment of William Gordon to Ida Leroy." This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 1, 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Men and Women]

Postcard of Irene Cross and Clifford Burkes sitting in a chair with Mable Blair and Nathan Plummer standing behind them. This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 30, 1923
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dead Ducks at Chris's Cafe]

Postcard of dead ducks hanging from a wooden pole in front of the window of "Chris's Cafe." A sign above the ducks says, "These ducks killed with Peter's High Velocity Shells (The Shell With A Wallop). Peter's Shells for Sale by the W. A. Holt Co. Inc., 407 Franklin St."
Date: 1920
Creator: Gildersleeve
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cloradee and George E.]

Postcard of Cloradee E., a woman with a dark dress and hat, sitting on a bench and holding her son, George. This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: November 28, 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Imperial Hotel-Bath House]

Postcard image of the Imperial Hotel-Bath House in Marlin, Texas. Also noted are the Majestic Hotel-Bath House and Torbett Sanatorium. In the background is the Imperial Hotel. The Hot Wells Pavilion is located on a grassy area with flowers and trees around it. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mrs. M. P. Feris of Kennedale, Texas.
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Halloween Postcard to John Todd Willis, Jr.]

Postcard at Halloween addressed to John Todd Willis, Jr., from Charles & Jimmy Kendrick, Waco, Texas.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcards from Thurman Milburn to Mrs. Maud Milburn Stilwell]

Twenty-two postcards showing various locations around Waco, Texas. The postcards are addressed to Mrs. Maud Milburn Stilwell from Oregon.
Date: 1922
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

[Christmas Postcard to Portia Barnhill]

Postcard at Christmas addressed to Portia Barnhill, Waco, Texas in 1922.
Date: 1922
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Postcard to John Todd Willis, Jr.]

Postcard at Easter addressed to John Todd Willis, Jr., Waco, Texas, from Rosbarrie "Bitsy" Settegast and her brothers, Marion & Warren Settegast in Houston.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Employees of a Meat Packing Business]

Postcard of employees of a meat packing business. The employees are all grouped together and standing up. Above them hanging from the ceiling are pieces of meat and empty metal hooks.
Date: October 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History