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[Bookmobile for Marshall Public Library]

Library Director Dorothy Morrison shown discussing the Bookmobile project with Mike Wood, left, Friends of a Public Library president, and Fenn Lewis, Friends fund drive chairman. Behind them is the Winnebago used for the project.
Date: March 5, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Greenville Avenue, Elevated View 1927, Richardson, Texas

Elevated view of Greenville Avenue, looking south, probably from Main Street. In the foreground, on the right is a church with Polk St. behind it. On the left is the First United Methodist Church, which was built in 1898. One car is on Greenville Ave. A sidewalk runs along the right/west, side of Greenville Ave. In the background is Philips Street, with the Mount Calvary Baptist Church on the SE corner of the intersection, completed in 1886. The Richardson School building, opened in 1914, is on the SW corner. Greenville Avenue curves to the left/east at Philips. Numerous residences are also shown, as are utility poles.
Date: May 5, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, March 5, 1884] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, March 5, 1884]

Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding the claims of the Texas Cherokees.
Date: March 5, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, November 5, 1910]

Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, writing to say he arrived that morning and will return at night. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long, narrow road running parallel to a long, curving railroad track between two large, bush- and tree-covered hills.
Date: November 5, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]

Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date: August 5, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942]

Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life during World War II in the Philippines. George was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in May 1942 after his battalion was ordered to surrender. He would die as a P.O.W. in July 1945.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836]

Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, from Velasco, Texas.
Date: June 5, 1836
Creator: Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1967 vacation bible school class]

Photograph of the 46th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 5 to 16, 1967, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1967-06-05/1967-06-16
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine]

Postcard of two similar pale yellow buildings with orange roofs joined by a courtyard filled with palm trees and bushes of flowers, described as "Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla." Below the description of both hotels, the letter reads "Have been down this way fishing for a couple of weeks, and now going back home. Hope you are enjoying the year. Kilbourn S. Dennis." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 Florida Drive Washington Gunston Hall D. C."
Date: March 5, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Shooting the Chutes at Coney Island]

Postcard of a yellow pier with a white sign reading "Shoot the Chutes 5c." Four men, three boys, and a girl stand on the docks while two full boats are on the water. On the back of the postcard, a letter reads as follows, "Shelley Arms - Fort Thomas - S. Kentucky Dear Holy: We went on this thing the other day - it took my breath. It looks so much like it. Saw your mother and grandma today in front of Roger's and Miss Mary Parsons and Mother. Sincerely, Heine." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Joyous Easter Wishes]

Postcard of a bunny and three baby chicks sitting under an arch made of flowers with the words "Joyous Easter Wishes." "Jack" is written below the bunny. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: March 5, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Field Being Harvested]

Postcard of a group of men and horses harvesting rice from the field in Texas. A note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie. Write me soon - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Lookout" in Grand Canyon]

Postcard of a stone tower overlooking the Grand Canyon, described as " "The Lookout" near top of bright angel trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz." The message and description on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 5, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of New Post Office Building in Chicago]

Postcard of a large white complex with an orange domed roof and American flag flying from the top. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Letter]

Postcard of an illegible letter. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Harvest Time on Rice Field, Texas]

Postcard of men and horses with farm equipment resting in a rice field. Below the picture, a note is written, "Hello Mamie - Have you many postals now? Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of West Coast Inn on Tampa Bay]

Postcard of a four story building with white balconies and two cars parked in front. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, How are you making it? We are at Trables, in the southern part of Florida, but it has been too cool to have much fishing. I had a swim the other day however, which reminded me of Rollover. My best to all the family, yours, Kilbourn." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, McFaddin Ave, Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 5, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Poem]

Postcard of a poem which reads, "Well I'll swear - I ain't got nothing, Ain't had nothing, Don't want nothing 'cept you. I ain't seen nobody, Ain't had nobody, Ain't loved nobody, That's true. But if you'll love me, I'll love you; If you want money tho', I won't do. Cause I ain't got nothing, Never had nothing, Don't want nothing, 'Cept you." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: May 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of A Woman's Profile and Flower]

Postcard of a woman looking to the side with a flower sketched below her. A newspaper clipping reads "Tell us." Below that, the words "Who he is. H. H. 12-4-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hoff Wedding]

Wedding photograph of Ernest Hoff (born January 24, 1907, & died March 7, 1986) and Pauline Zots Hoff (born June 29, 1909). They are married on October 5, 1927. Ernest is wearing a tuxedo and Pauline is wearing a white wedding dress with a large veil and holding flowers in her hand.
Date: October 5, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History