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[Postcard of the DeAnda Family]

Postcard of a portrait of the DeAnda family. Those standing (L-R) are Jose DeAnda, Jesusita DeAnda, Francisco Morales, and Jose Morales, and those sitting (L-R) are Maria DeAnda, Manuel DeAnda, Domitillia DeAnda, Marcella Huereque, and Bernarda DeAnda. There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]

Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date: May 16, 1883
Creator: Doby, B. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]

Postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. The postcard mentions that it can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date: June 3, 1880
Creator: Cook, R.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cavalry Drilling Exercise #3]

Photograph of the drilling cavalry on the Mexican Border. The second cavalryman from the right has his service revolver pointed in the air.
Date: [1883..1921]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cavalry Drilling Exercise #2]

Photograph of the drilling cavalry on the Mexican Border. The second cavalryman from the right has his service revolver pointed in the air.
Date: [1883..1921]
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The "Harvey Girls".]

Postcard image of the "Harvey Girls". Photograph shows three women with dark hair pulled loosely up into a bun, wearing dark blouses with white skirts and bib fronts. They are standing on a wooden platform next to a wooden rail. Banana trees in background. Printed on back of postcard: "The Harvey Girls" Photo source Fred Harvey Produced by Beautyway, Box 87, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 20 Co-Producer Fred Harvey. Fred Harvey acquired the title "civilizer of the West" after 1876 with his series of restaurants and hotels along western railroads with vaired foods and excellent service. The foundation for his reputation was the "Harvey Girls, " models of virtue, who were recruited in the East at ages 18 to 30, trained carefully, paid $17.50 per month plus tips and room and board. Here, three waitresses pose at Rosenberg, Texas.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]

Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date: May 21, 1884
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, March 23, 1886]

Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding requests from others that he was passing along. A doctor wanted Paul to look up where and for how much he could obtain a couple of books. The doctor was also waiting on Paul to let him know what the cost would be to get to where he was.
Date: March 23, 1886
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]

Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding finances. John wanted to send his son money to return home, but he had to wait until he had more.
Date: May 21, 1886
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from William Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore, November 1, 1882]

Postcard from William Dodd discussing family news.
Date: November 1, 1882
Creator: Dodd, William
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Dinkie McGee to William Dodd, December 28, 1885]

She says that they are all well and they went to Bettie and Florence's house for dinner this week. She made dinner Christmas day and wished that they could have shared it.
Date: December 28, 1885
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore]

Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore. Mr. Dodd gives updates on the news of family and his corn crop.
Date: November 28, 1885
Creator: Dodd, William
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from William Dodd to the Moore Family, September 11, 1888]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a postcard written by William Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's father. Dodd writes to Charles and Mary Ann, or 'Sis' as the family affectionately calls her, informing the Moore's of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. He details that the family is all well at present and notes that they have received their most current letter. Dodd discusses that they have received a lot of rain and are awaiting a clear day. He states that Dinkie's children are in school and that they have a good teacher, Mr. Griffin. Dodd closes the card by informing the Moore family that Dinkie will write in a few days to continue correspondence with them.
Date: September 11, 1888
Creator: Dodd, William
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from John Wallace, February 25, 1887]

Bettie Stewart died. He mentions that everyone is doing well.
Date: February 25, 1887
Creator: Wallace, John
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, August 23, 1881]

H.S. Moore is having 100 to 102 degree weather and has seen a second comet that was not as bright. Maria is doing better. George Kendall has started picking cotton. He missed two sermons, but received a private sermon from Bro. Noble. He was able to have more of a conversation with him. Bro. Penn was ill. Mrs. Welbom moved to Sasby and is going to keep a boarding house. The prairies have every kind of livestock coming. Owls and skunks are going after chickens. A rooster fell into the hogs' pen. William Hubford is suffering from an old wound. Jeff Love picks about 100 pounds of cotton every afternoon. Coffman and Scott went to sell dry goods, but their cash box was emptied of $40. Captain Russell has a sign in his salon that says, "In God We Trust." Aunt Ann is doing well.
Date: August 23, 1881
Creator: Moore, H. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard for C. B. Moore, January 20, 1882]

The author was glad to hear they were doing well and tells them that he/she sang to Birdie until she fell asleep.
Date: January 20, 1882
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of C.P.R. Hotel in Banff, Alberta]

Postcard of photograph of a large, twelve-story building with windows along each floor, a taller middle section, and long wings on either side. The building sits in a densely wooded area at the base of a snow-topped mountain. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the C.P.R. Hotel on Sulphur Range in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1888..1911]
Creator: Harmon, Byron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]

Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date: August 26, 1881
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Commercial Avenue, Looking North, Coleman, Texas

Postcard featuring Commercial Avenue looking north towards the Coleman Courthouse. A mule team is in the center of the street and wagons are in front of stores on either side of the road.
Date: 1883~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Court House and Jail, Coleman, Texas

Postcard of the courthouse and jail of Coleman, Texas. The image has been colorized, with the roof of the courthouse building tinted pink.
Date: 1883~
Creator: Bradford and Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

High School, Coleman, Texas

Postcard featuring a tinted image of Coleman High School. The brick building has three floors and a central belfry. The top two floors are tinted pink.
Date: 1883~
Creator: Bradford & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard image of a boy dressed in a baseball uniform]

Postcard image of a boy dressed in a baseball uniform. The appears to be standing in the middle of a dirt street. The boy is wearing laced shoes, dark stockings, thick padded pants, shirt with "B" or "8" (?) stitched on left side, and a cap. He has a baseball glove on his left hand. He has his legs spread wide and his hands open as if he were ready to catch a ball. There are buildings on the left side of the street with a man standing on far left. Trees in left and right background. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date: [1885..1920]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eleven people standing outdoors, next to a tent]

Postcard image of eleven people standing outdoors next to a tent as a man sits in a chair and plays the fiddle. The man playing the fiddle, to the left of the photo, is wearing dark pants, white shirt, and black hat. He has a long gray beard and has the fiddle tucked under his chin and right shoulder. The bow is in his right hand. The people may be gypsies who camped out in the woods. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date: [1885..1910]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard image of a man on horseback]

Postcard image of a man on horseback. The man, who is wearing cowboy boots, dark pants, white shirt, and hat, is seated on a dark horse. There is a rope coiled near the saddle horn of the saddle. The man's face is not distinguishable because of the darkness of the print. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date: [1885..1920]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History