Resource Type

[Postcard from Medibel Bartley to Kate Thomas]

Postcard from Medibel Bartley to Kate Thomas. It reads: "Dear Kate. Got to Austin all right. Edward got in about six o'clock Sun. morn over the I. & G. N. He came into our train before we got up. Surely was glad to see him. Then in a few minutes here came Mr. & Mrs. Smith. We all had breakfast together. We are staying at the same place we stayed before. Mr. & Mrs. Smith are paying $22.00 just for room. We just have to pay $10.00. Did I leave my mirror? I just can't get along without it. I hate for you to have to send it but I surely need it. Will write more when I get some ink and stationery. Lots of love, Meddie."
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartley, Medibel
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Flowers and Cross]

Postcard of a cross with flowers in front of it. Text on the front of the postcard says, "May Easter be but the beginning of an endless period of peace and happiness for you and yours." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and simply says, "With much love, Anne Bradford."
Date: 1914
Creator: Bradford, Annie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan]

Postcard of the north view of the main building of the sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard from Annie Bradford to Lou Rayburn expresses thanks for a card.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradford, Annie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Republic National Bank Building in Dallas]

Postcard of the Republic National Bank building in Dallas, Texas. The back of the postcard includes a note from B. Conlin telling of her travels, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley.
Date: October 5, 1960
Creator: Conlin, B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Churchill's in New York City]

Postcard of a busy dining room and balcony in a restaurant. Text on the front of the postcard names the place as "Churchill's" on Broadway and Forty-Ninth streets in New York. A short handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings from M. J. Mayo to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 8, 1913
Creator: Mayo, M. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pueblo Gold and Country Club]

Postcard of the Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado. A printed note below the picture says "Pueblo, a Thriving City With a Lasting Prosperity." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley and Miss Lou Rayburn says, "I met Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at a big party given in their honor. They asked to be remembered to you. I have had so many lonely mt. trips - it is beautiful here and so cool. Lois Meade."
Date: August 1951
Creator: Meade, Lois
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Madison Square Buildings]

Postcard of the Metropolitan Life and Flat Iron buildings in Madison Square, New York City. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard offers congratulations to Edward Bartley. The card is addressed to Mrs. S. Bartley from J. N. M. Rayburn.
Date: October 10, 1913
Creator: Rayburn, J. N. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl Diving]

Postcard of a girl in a yellow dress diving into water. Text on the front of the postcard says: "Down she goes, Galveston Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard expresses Sam Rayburn's desire for Lou Rayburn to be with him on his trip.
Date: February 23, 1909
Creator: Rayburn, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of North Texas Hospital for Insane]

Postcard of the main entrance of the North Texas Hospital for the Insane in Terrell, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard from Tom Rayburn to Lou Rayburn expresses his desire for her to see the buildings.
Date: June 1907
Creator: Rayburn, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Fort Worth Live Stock Exchange]

Postcard of the outside of the Live Stock Exchange building in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard from Tom Rayburn telling Lou Rayburn that he has arrived in Fort Worth.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rayburn, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Birthday Greeting Card]

Birthday greeting card with a red ribbon running through it. The card has a picture of an older woman surrounded with a wreath of flowers, and includes text: "Greetings from 'Mama Sue' on her ninetieth birthday, December 25, 1948."
Date: December 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Christmas Postcard]

Christmas postcard of a wreath with a ribbon, and "A Merry Christmas" printed in the middle of the wreath. Below the text is a space for the sender to write his name, and "Will" is written in. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard seems unfinished and simply says, "How is your." Card is addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Postcard]

Easter postcard with a small picture of the sun rising over the ocean and the text: "A happy Eastertide. Morn's roseate hues have decked the sky; The Lord has risen with victory; Let the earth be glad, and raise the cry, Alleluia!" Handwritten message on the back of the postcard offers Easter greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: April 9, 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Postcard]

Easter postcard with illustrations of a cross and flowers. Text inside of the cross reads: "The good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11." Beneath the cross, it also says: "A Holy Easter." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard inquires about Lou Rayburn's Easter plans.
Date: April 14, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gunther's Candy Postcard]

Postcard for Gunther's Candy. The front of the card has a picture of a snow-covered log cabin next to a lake and says underneath: "Compliments of the season. Eat Gunther's Candy and be happy."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Baby Portrait]

Postcard of a baby portrait. The baby is wearing a white dress. There is no message on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Man and Baby]

Postcard of a man and baby photographed outdoors. The man, wearing a suit, stands in the background beside a tree while the baby, in a white dress, stands in the foreground looking at the ground. No message is written on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Azalea Time in Mobile, Alabama]

Postcard of Azalea gardens in front of houses in Mobile, Alabama. The typed note on the back of the postcard describes the photograph: "Lovely homes abound in color during Azalea Time in historic Mobile, Ala." There is no handwritten message on the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Baseball Game]

Postcard of a baseball game. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells about the baseball game and the author's intent to travel to Texarkana. Addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date: June 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bellingrath Gardens]

Postcard of the rose garden in Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile, Alabama. Typed note on the back of the postcard refers to the gardens as "The Charm Spot of the Deep South." There is no handwritten message on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bird with Flowers and Ribbon]

Postcard of a bird holding purple flowers in its beak surrounded by green ribbons. Underneath the bird in glittery writing is the name "Meddie." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells the recipient that the author will not be visiting as planned. Printed text on the back of the card repeats the word "Post card" in languages including English, German, French, and thirteen other languages.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cartoon of Four People in Car]

Postcard of a cartoon of four people in an old-fashioned car. The text on the front of the postcard says: "How can you do it on 13.50 per ?" Handwritten note on the back of the postcard asks Abner Rayburn about his business.
Date: September 7, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Colorful Parrot]

Postcard of a colorful parrot. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells about an individual who is sick.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana]

Postcard of a wharf with bales of cotton in front of ships. Printed text on the back of the postcard states that the place pictured is the Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard from Cecil to Lou Rayburn tells of Cecil's traveling plans.
Date: January 13, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History