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[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, April 5, 1908]

Postcard addressed to Lois Matlock asking how she and her family are; the image on the front of the card depicts a demon figure bending over.
Date: April 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Julia Estes Rankin to Velma Snelson - June 5, 1908]

Postcard from Julia Estes Rankin in Midland to Velma Snelson in Stone Mountain, Georgia, discussing a parade held in May 1908 where she was crowned "queen" of the May parade. The front of the postcard shows a parade in procession, with cars and small parade floats riding down a dirt road lined with storefronts, with pedestrians, horseback riders, and parked horse-drawn wagons along the sides of the road.
Date: June 5, 1908
Creator: Rankin, Julia Estes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beaumont Country Club]

Postcard of a red roofed two story building behind a dock built on a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "Just found these cards." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Virginia."
Date: May 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story stone church with stained glass windows. Below the picture, a note reads, "Received your postcard + was so glad to hear from you. Siquouia." On the back, the church is described as, "The First Baptist Church, built in 1903, is the finest edifice in the city, and cost over $100,000. The Church fronts on the beautiful Keith Park, the most attractive location in Beaumont." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: September 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Pension Office in Washington, D. C.]

Postcard of a red brick three story building with an American flag flying from the rooftop. The building is described as follows, "The Pension Building with an area 200 by 400 feet, is the largest brick building in the world. At the Inauguration Ball 18,000 people have fathered within its vast court. A feature of the exterior is the frieze in which are sculptured the marching troops of the Civil War." The letter reads, "We are having a great time. I go out to school tomorrow afternoon. Am going to room with a Ft. Worth girl. Write to me at Gunston Hall 1906 Florida Ave. Wash. D. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: October 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History