Resource Type

[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

[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 Factory in Port Neches, Texas]

Postcard of a factory near railroad tracks. Text on the front of the postcard describes the picture: "Factory where Texaco roofing is made. Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 24, 1909
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

[Postcard of Thomas Confectionery]

Postcard of the inside of Thomas Confectionery in Dallas, Texas. Above the picture on the front of the postcard it states: "Largest confectionery in the state." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells about the author's recent activities.
Date: May 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of George Washington]

Postcard of George Washington. The front of the postcard includes a portrait of George Washington and an eagle holding a shield with stars and stripes, along with the text: "Washington, 1732-1799, 'The father of his country.'" Handwritten note on the back of the postcard states that the card is to remind Lou Rayburn of Washington's birthday.
Date: February 21, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Memphis, Tennessee]

Postcard of a bird's eye view of Memphis, Tennessee. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard speaks to Mr. N. M. Rayburn of the author's mother's health.
Date: August 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Niagara Falls]

Postcard of Prospect Point at Niagara Falls. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard sends birthday greetings to Tom Rayburn. Author of message is unknown but the postcard was sent from Toronto, Ontario.
Date: 1913
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

[Postcard of Recitation Hall at Simmons College]

Postcard of the recitation hall at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard sends greetings from Cecil to Lou Rayburn.
Date: November 15, 1909
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 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 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 Gibson Well and Park]

Postcard of a park surrounded by a white fence, with a building at the entrance. Text on the front of the postcard identifies the park as Gibson Well and Park in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's travels and upcoming return to Dallas.
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Great Eads Bridge in Memphis, Tennessee]

Postcard of the Great Eads Bridge in Memphis, Tennessee. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells about the author's travels.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History