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[Punitive Expedition Camp in Mexico]

Postcard image of a Punitive Expedition Camp somewhere in Mexico. We are not provided with the exact location of this temporary military camp. In the foreground, right side: a group of men work with lumber. Tents are visible in between the large oak trees in the middle of the image. And, an unknown mountain peak, with high cliff walls, in the distant background. This postcard was addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine, Box 185. The message reads: 'Camped along side of a stream in Mexico Walter'. The postcard is post marked El Paso, Texas, Nov. 6, 1916.
Date: November 6, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gerlts Residence]

Postcard of a row of houses, with one house prominent in the foreground. A note on the front of the postcard says "View north side, Gerlts residence setion at McAllen, Texas." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Amelia Rinkel in St. Louis, MO and a note on the back of the card says "Compliments of Florence and Lon Gerlts."
Date: April 6, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of San Antonio Post Office and Federal Building]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, three-story, stone building with a square tower and a turret. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a post office and federal building in San Antonio, Texas. There is printed text about the building on the other side of the postcard, as well as handwritten text from Nellie Roberts to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas.
Date: 1911-02-06~
Creator: Roberts, Nellie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, February 6, 1913]

Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, discussing something she sent to him, as well as what he has been doing since they last spoke. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a public school in Boerne, Texas. The building is two-stories, made from light-colored stone, with windows along all side of both stories and two short flights of stairs leading up to the two entrances. A narrow drive curves in front of the school.
Date: February 6, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, March 6, 1914]

Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, discussing her stay in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of long, tall, skinny suspension bridge in Boerne, Texas, made from concrete and metal, and spanning across a large open space between two hills. There are many trees on the two hills and on either side of the bridge. A handwritten note at the top of the photo reads, "We walked here today."
Date: March 6, 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, January 6, 1911]

Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, discussing a trade between the two of them. The front of the postcard features an illustration of the old mill dam in Boerne, Texas. The area depicted is a dried out river bed, with stumps and wood laying with rocks in the bottom of the bed. In the background, there are trees and and a green grassy area.
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: Wessely, Bertha
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, May 6, 1910]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the St. Johns Fire Department in St. Johns, Michigan. On the far right of the photograph there is the steamer engine being pulled by two horses, there is another wagon loaded with ladders in the center of the group and more firemen standing on the far left of the picture.
Date: May 6, 1910
Creator: Smith, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Kalamazoo Fire Department]

Postcard of the Kalamazoo Fire Department. The fire fighters are lined up in five ascending rows up the front stairs of a building. Two men are sitting in chairs centered in front of the five rows. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a hand written message.
Date: May 6, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Springfield, Ohio]

Postcard of the Springfield Fire Department at their headquarters, lined up in horse-drawn carts. The station has two garage doors at its base, and "1878" is displayed at its front. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Many thanks for views received today. This is No. 1 station, a very old building as you can see [...]"
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine, Wichita Falls, Texas]

Postcard of an auto fire engine, property of the Wichita Falls Fire Department. The image has been manually colored, showing the red paint on the vehicle. The back of the postcard has a message from the sender, saying "Dear Sir, this is not a good picture of our truck - will send a good one later, hope I see you [...]"
Date: June 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: June 6, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magnolia Cemetery]

Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date: October 6, 1915
Creator: D. J. Hicks Book Store
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]

Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: April 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl In Sailor Shirt]

Postcard of a girl with curled hair wearing a shirt with anchors embroidered on the collar. On the back, a newspaper clipping reads "What you want," and written near it adds "is "J" What we want to know is who he is. H. H. 12-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Woman With Long Hair]

Postcard of a woman with long hair looking towards the camera. The letter below reads, "Hope you had a merry Xmas, will write soon. Tell me all about her. Address 480 Spruce st. Morgantown." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Horse-Drawn Cart Loaded With Logs in the Woods]

Postcard of a man leading two horses drawing a cart loaded with logs in a foggy forest. The message on the back reads, "How's Fady? Everybody here has "Got em," as I was going to leave. I leave here Saturday for Dallas for "keeps." Harry 2-6-12." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida."
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]

Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman's Profile in Charcoal]

Postcard of a woman wearing her hair curled up in a bun, held by a headband, sketched at the profile with flowers attached to her dress. The back of the postcard asks a question, "Who is Jack? H. H. 10-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Francis Catholic Church]

Postcard of a red and white church with two spires. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley - November 6, 1911]

Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley of Maverick, Runnels County. The front of the postcard depicts a panoramic view of a parade held on July 4, 1911 on the intersections of Wall and Main Street in Midland, looking at the northwest.
Date: November 6, 1911
Creator: Trammell, Calvin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to E. D. Merrill - August 6, 1911]

Postcard to E. D. Merrill in Big Spring discussing visiting an unspecified female friend. The front of the postcard portraits a lively scene with two men dancing with each other, a band of musicians with two fiddlers and a guitarist (identified as Paul), another crowd of men watching from behind the musicians, and a woman holding a baby (Nellie holding Henley).
Date: August 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History