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[Postcard to Harry Redeffer, January 15, 1937]

Postcard to Harry Redeffer. The sender writes that she's able to stay another 3 weeks and discusses the state of the weather. The front of the postcard features a perspective view photograph of Main Street, Boerne, Texas. On either side of the street are trees and shopfronts. Electrical poles line the left side as well. The name of the street is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: January 15, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Launa Leng, January 12, 1930]

Postcard to Launa Leng, wishing her a happy birthday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the town and some of the small farms/houses surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are large bushes on the right left side of the photo, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon.
Date: 1930-01-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Craig Sisters to Mrs. Doug Craig, July 26, 1930]

Postcard from the Craig sisters to their mother, Mrs. Doug Craig, discussing their day and night on their trip. One of the girls mentions she didn't have an asthma attack the night before. The front of the postcard features a photograph of two buildings - one is a light-colored stone building, and the other is a two-story building with porches on both stories. The light-colored building is situated in the center-ground, while the two-story house sits in the background. There are several leafless trees surrounding the light-colored building.
Date: July 26, 1930
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. Sallie Beard, January 28, 1935]

Postcard to Mrs. Sallie Beard, discussing the sender's two-week stay in Boerne, Texas so far, including the state of the weather. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has four automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: January 28, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Craig Sisters to Mrs. Doug Craig, June 28, 1930]

Postcard from the Craig sisters to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Craig, discussing their journey to and arrival in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of an observation tower surrounded by large trees. A wooden suspension bridge hangs above a large ditch, leading to the wooded area just to the observation tower.
Date: June 28, 1930
Creator: Southern Post Card Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas]

Postcard of Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas. Looking through gates with "Antlers" on them, of the interior of the The Antlers' Coffee Shop at the The Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas. A fireplace can be seen in the center of the postcard. The hotel was open from 1939 until 1954 and owned by Southern Pine Lumber Company. It was designed by John Poindexter Cammack. At one time it was also known as "The Inn." On the front of the postcard is printed the following: "The Antlers--Largest Log Hotel in the South-Diboll, Texas" and "The Antlers Coffee Shop and Its Huge, Friendly Fireplace." On the back of the postcard is printed a road map from Texas towns and cities to Diboll and the following: "The Antlers--Largest Log Hotel in the South, 'Old as Yesterday--Modern as Today', Coffee Shop in Connection, Guest Rooms Strictly Modern." Please see The History Center in Diboll, Texas, for more information on the Antlers Hotel.
Date: [1939..1954]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crowded Beach]

Postcard of five boats near a crowded beach. The message on the back reads, "This is where we disembarked. A regular Atlantic City. Very wonderful and lovely. I had a very serious experience finding my baggage, but that is the worst - Love Mochie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 7, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Olympic Hotel]

Postcard of a multistory pale yellow building near a busy street, described as "The Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Wash." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Capitol Building from Memorial Tablet]

Postcard of a white capitol building with a golden dome as seen from across a flowering park, described as "Portion of Memory Park from Memorial Tablet, Dome of Capitol Building in Distance, Salt Lake City, Utah." The back of the postcard adds, "Under the rose covered pergola, in Memory Park, is a bronze Memorial Tablet bearing the names of Utah's hero dead who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. The Park is one of Salt Lake's beauty spots covering the walls of City Creek Canyon opposite the State Capitol Building." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Patrick's Creek Tavern Photograph]

Postcard of a wooden cabin with a car parked in front and a gas station to the left. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Castle]

Postcard of a two story estate with a green tiled roof and domes on each cornerstone tower. A rocky shore sits in the foreground. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 26, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Wooden Houses and a Woman]

Postcard of two wooden houses with a woman standing between them on a dirt road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFadden Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 26, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Sir Francis Drake]

Postcard of a multistory complex near the beach described as "Hotel Sir Francis Drake, San Francisco's Newest and Most Modern Downtown Hotel." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 12, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Carter Hall]

Postcard of a two story building with six columns supporting the top balcony. The message is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Caroll Ward McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: June 7, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old England Hotel]

Postcard of a large four story estate near the water described as the "Old England (Lake) Hotel, Windmere." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Chase W. Walls."
Date: August 26, 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Will Roger's Ranch House in Santa Monica Mountains]

Postcard of will Rogers' Ranch House in Santa Monica Mountains, Near Beverly Hills, California. It is a two story building with an open patio, yellow rocking chairs, and potted flowers. The scene is described as "Ranch House of Will Rogers in Santa Monica Mountains Near Los Angeles, California. The lovely new ranch house of Will Roger overlooking the Pacific keeps Mr. Rogers and his family in touch with the open air life they love so." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 3, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]

Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Boise 2]

Postcard of a cream colored multistory building with green tinted windows, described as "Hotel Boise, Looking North on Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Westward Ho]

Postcard of the Westward Ho Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona behind the palm treeline. A note on the face of the postcard reads, "Spent the night in air cooled hotel and leave at 4 A. M. for San Diego. Arriving there soon all well at home Mamie." The message on the back reads, "Come from Safford to here this morning arrive here at 1 o'clock over a gorgeous drive. Huge these mountains. We are in air cooled hotel until six this afternoon. We're driving to Yuma arriving about 11 or 12 tonight - miss me." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 28, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel San Carlos]

Postcard of a seven story building with gold accents and several cars parked in front, described as "Hotel San Carlos, Monterey, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fritz Hotel in Junction]

Postcard of a two story building with two cars parked in front. The scene is described as "High in the Hills - Elevation 2180 Feet Above Sea Fritz Hotel, Junction, Texas." The author adds, "This is where we spent night." The message on the back reads, "Arrived here about 8 last night after a hat ride spent 1 1/2 hours in Austin with Mrs. Bishopp + had a picture first persons we saw when arriving here was Crowley Butler + Ray Britton - but along fine yesterday. Miss you lots - Love Mamie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Small Town at the Base of a Mountain]

Postcard of a small town near a winding river with a mountain in the background. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 9, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Ardmore in Ardmore, Oklahoma]

Postcard of a six story brick building with white accents and a black sign with the words "Hotel Ardmore" written in white. The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 2, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Open Air Bus]

Postcard of a group of people sitting in a bus parked on the side of the road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History