Resource Type

[Beaumont Country Club]

Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Julia - This is Sunday and we are busy as ever. I will write a letter tomorrow Hoping this will find you well and happy Mamma." The card is addressed to Mrs. Julia Stafford, Meridian Mississippi (Meridian Norman's College).
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: D. J. Hicks
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beaumont City Hall]

Postcard of Beaumont City Hall on Main Street between Gilbert and College streets. Two men can be seen standing on the right bottom of the picture. This building was built in 1909 to serve as a cooperative market by the City of Beaumont, but was used as a City Hall and Jail from about 1910 until 1926. Later in the 1920s it was used as a market and at one time went by the name of the Nancy Tevis Market. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "City Hall, Beaumont, Texas.--19." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding its creation: "E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee" and "27097N." The card is addressed to Mrs. C S Browne (?) 111 Long St, West Roxbury, Mass.
Date: [1909..1926]
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Asheville at Night]

Postcard of a city square with a stone column, the street and monument lit with strings of lights. The letter on the back reads, "My dear Mamie, How would you like to exchange pinnauts, is that there, how do you like school by this time? Lurll close with love, as your "Big Uncle N. S. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin WAshington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 13, 1909
Creator: H. Peiron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from E. H. to Miss Annie Hein, May 20, 1909]

Postcard from E. H. to Miss Annie Hein. The writer of the postcard mentions something about a picnic. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the town, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are large trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. There is a stretch of open, grassy land in front of a fence that runs through the middle-ground.
Date: May 20, 1909
Creator: H., E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Boy Hugging a Young Girl]

Postcard of a blonde boy wearing a red outfit embracing a girl with a fur coat from behind, while a brown dog sits beside them. The words "I Adore You," are typed on the card. On the back, the picture continues with the boy and dog alone, the dog saying, "Not yet, but soon." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date: February 13, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Chick Standing on Basket of Flowers]

Postcard of a baby chicken standing on a basket full of blue flowers tied with a light blue ribbon. "Easter Greetings" is typed in the left bottom corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 7, 1909
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

[Postcard of a Woman in a White Dress With Blue Ribbons]

Postcard of a woman wearing a white dress, white hat, and carrying a white umbrella with blue ribbons. "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." is typed beside the woman. The letter written around the woman and on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: November 9, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Older Woman Standing in Front of a House]

Postcard of a small one story cottage with an overgrown lawn and an old woman wearing a pink and white dress. The scene is described as " "Lovey Mary," Martinsville, Ind." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: December 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Apples in a Barrel]

Postcard of personified apples falling into a wooden barrel while a pumpkin smiles. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: October 25, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall in Cincinnati]

Postcard of a three story stone structure with a clock tower attached. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: November 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of East Side High School in Portland]

Postcard of a three story stone building with a light green tiled roof. The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Hello! Shirley! This is a lovely city and we all like it. Lots and lots of love - Ever-Lei." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ferry Boat "Ontario"]

Postcard of a white ship with two steam columns in a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl With Basket of Yellow Flowers]

Postcard of a blonde girl wearing a white dress with pink ribbons placing yellow roses into a basket. "With Sincere Love," typed below the girl. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "You surely leave healed. With great love from Judell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 12, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Guyandotte Bridge in Huntington]

Postcard of a green train and man dressed in a red jacket on a bridge. The scene is described as "New Huntington - Guyandotte Bridge, Huntington, W. Va." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gymnasium Building at State Normal College]

Postcard of a brick building with two stories, described as "Gymnasium Building, Mich., State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 4, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lighthouse and Pier in Solus Bay]

Postcard of a snow covered pier leading to a lighthouse surrounded by the bay. The message reads, "Dear sister - How are you getting along in school? We are all well we will leave for Huntington this week. Don't get lonesome, Perry." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Linston Hall, Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Marshall College in Huntington]

Postcard of a red brick building with white accents hidden behind the treeline. The letter on the card and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 14, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mexican Postage Stamps]

Postcard of a collection of Mexican postage stamps around a note that reads, "We are in Mexico now and I am crazy about it. Lot of love for you all. Mother sends love - Leonora U." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: September 14, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Naval Reserves on a Practice Spin]

Postcard of a boat full of men rowing in unison across a body of water. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Sister, It has been snowing up here all morning. We will leave about Fri after. Write to Huntington. Your brother, Peb." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 14, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oregon State Building]

Postcard of a two story white building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as, "Oregon State Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "The Exposition is lovely and I know you would enjoy being here and taking in the Seattle air and other amusements. Lots of Love Carver-Lee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pagoda in Forest Park, St. Louis]

Postcard of a white pagoda built on an island surrounded by water with a blue domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: January 10, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Peristine Building in Beaumont]

Postcard of a six story pale blue building with an early model car and horse drawn buggy traveling down the road in front of it. A boy dressed in black stands in the lower right corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: June 22, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History