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[Men in a Cotton Field]
Postcard of a cotton field near Galveston, Texas. There are four African-American men harvesting cotton. There is a horse and buggy with male driver in background, and trees in distance.
Date:
April 1, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Refugees Attending Mass]
Postcard image of Mexican Refugees attending outdoor mass at the refugee camp in Fort Bliss, Texas, ca. 1914. Most of the men and women in this photographic event are kneeling. Visible in the background are the tents that housed the refugees. According to research, the 'Mexican War Refugee Camp' (31° 49.335′ N, 106° 25.728′ W), was located inside of Fort Bliss, Texas near the present day location of the Fort Bliss Museum - 1735 Marshall Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. More details about the history of Mexican War Refugee Camp can be found on the Historical Marker Database at: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=94263 This postcard is addressed to: Miss G. M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. The message reads: 'Squaring up for their cussedness.' W [signed Walter Horne]. From vocabulary.com Cussedness - deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline.
Date:
June 1, 1914
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
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 addressed to H. S. Moore, August 1, 1893 ]CBM_2083-002-004
Postcard that was sent to Henry S. Moore on August 1, 1893. The postcard is badly torn which makes it difficult to tell what is being said. It appears the author is writing about having a good time at a crowded event and the weather.
Date:
August 1, 1893
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from J. E. Silcrest to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 1, 1911]
Postcard from J. E. Silcrest to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front is a picture of a city park. There is grass at the front and pathways going through the park. There is a flag sailing from a post on the right side and is surrounded by colorful flowers. The back of the picture and the left side of it are lined with trees. Shrubs are spaced out in front of the trees and form a border. On the back, Silcrest wrote that he was proud of their park.
Date:
May 1, 1911
Creator:
Silrest, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]
Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date:
November 1, 1964
Creator:
All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Chester Morris]
Photograph of Chester Morris standing on a sidewalk and leaning against a tree. Morris is wearing a military uniform and has his hands folded in his lap. Text on back reads, "Chester Morris, Jan 1, 1939, In front of Dr. Davis' house on Abram Street."
Date:
January 1, 1939
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Normal School in Toronto]
Postcard of white buildings with moss growing on the walls with two men and a woman walking the grounds. The school is described as follows, "Normal School, situated about the center of the city, is a splendid institution for the normal training of teachers. The museum and art gallery connected with the school are of great interest to tourists." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Oldest Book Store in America]
Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Photographic Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Old State House From Washington Street in Boston]
Postcard of a two story green building with a blue roof and orange accents. Three men stand on the cobblestone road. The letter describes it as "The oldest state or building in Boston." The rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Home of Paul Revere]
Postcard of a yellow building with a group of young boys standing in front. Below the picture, a note reads, "The home in which he lived when he made his famous ride Love - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Woman Preparing to Dive]
Postcard of a woman wearing a white and red dress preparing to dive into the blue sea. The letter on the front of the postcard is illegible, but a short missive on the back reads, "Tell all the girls Hello for me E.P.Z." The postcard is addressed to "Mammie McFadden Washington, D.C., Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Newspaper Cartoon of Man, Woman, and Broken Down Car]
Postcard of an old fashioned car parked beside a dirt road with a cross-looking man and well dressed woman standing in the middle of the road. The caption reads "Well, "Jack," I guess you'll have to carry me." To the side, the writer adds "This is what you get for joy riding with Jack. H. H. 10-31-11." On the back, the message continues with "Didn't find "J" in Houston. H. H. 11-1-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
November 1, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]
Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. J. C. Ward Mrs. S. W. Staggard 1685 Park St. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 1, 1941
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Seawall in Galveston]
Postcard of the concrete seawall raising the road several feet above the beach. A man stands behind the railing looking at a couple walking along the rail further down the road. The scene is described as "Sea wall and Boulevard, Galveston, Texas." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Wooden Oar]
Postcard of a woman wearing a sailor dress while leaning on a wooden oar on a dock. On the back, a message reads "Harvey Wallis is Queen "Fair" but I know who is King Jack the 7000 H. H. 12-1-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 1, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Milk Cart View in New Orleans]
Postcard of a woman driving a cart laden with milk jugs pulled by a white horse. Three other women are outside a white building with green doors and balcony fences. On the back of the postcard, the letter reads "Dear Mamie, I hope I will see you before this postcard does. It sure is hot here today - with love - Sigioua." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
October 1, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of First Electric Car in Fayette, Ohio]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of the first electric trolley car with two men standing in front of it. The note below the picture reads, "How are you? Am having a fine time. Clara." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 3rd Ave. To J. L. Caldwell."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lora Locke Hotel]
Postcard of a five story brick building with white accents and a row of cars parked in front, described as "Lora Locke Hotel, Dodge City, Kansas." The message on the front and back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
October 1, 1934
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 Patton Ave. at Night in Asheville]
Postcard of a cobblestone street lit only by fairy lights strung between buildings over the street. The scene is described as "Patton Ave. at Night, Asheville, N. C." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie: Well by now I suppose you have reached school + settled down and had work, have you not? Well you must write to me real letters. Love to sister Ida. With love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall 1906 Fla. Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date:
October 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Washington Elm in Cambridge]
Postcard of a large sprawling elm tree. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Photographic Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown]
Postcard of a large stone monument near a white house. The monument's history is as follows, "The construction of this monument was begun 1825 and was not dedicated until June 17, 1843. It is 30 feet square at the base and 220 feet high." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Scollay Square in Boston]
Postcard of several buildings on a cobblestone road with one of the taller buildings labeled "Souvenir Post-Cards Detroit Publishing Co. Of All the World." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History