Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
39
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
18
Hardin-Simmons University Library
11
Rosenberg Library
10
Fire Museum of Texas
7
Patrick Heath Public Library
5
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
4
Texas Medical Association
4
Fort Bend Museum
2
Harrison County Historical Museum
2
11 More
Collection
Serial/Series Title
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
10
Lekisch Collection
4
Barbara Cox Collection
2
54th Legislature of Texas
1
Folder 5: Gays in Education, Gay Teachers
1
Horse-Drawn Fire Wagons 1909-1912
1
Independence Heritage Region
1
Kafka Collection
1
Leslie A. Boone Postcard Collection
1
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
1
1 More
States
Decade
Month
Day
Language
[First Presbyterian Church in Waco]
Postcard of a color image of Waco's First Presbyterian Church, a large brick and stone building with a tower in the front and stained glass windows; there are trees lining the street corner and two automobiles on the intersecting streets in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There are two handwritten notes on the back of the postcard.
Date:
September 6, 1934
Creator:
Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, March 6, 1996]
Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards informing him that the printer is ready and that if he can find a picture of himself from 1942 to 1944, she would like to have it. The front has a photograph of two bottlenose dolphins taken by Dr. Randall S. Wells.
Date:
March 6, 1996
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]
Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date:
May 6, 1956
Creator:
Guerra, Julia B.
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 to Mrs. Fritz Adler, October 6, 1920]
Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler in San Antonio, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a hat and an old-fashioned dress, standing on the right bank of a small stream. The stream is situated in a wooded area, which opens up into a clearing further upstream. The young woman is holding an umbrella, resting it on the rocky bank.
Date:
October 6, 1920
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 to Don Baker from Jennifer Parvin]
Postcard from Jennifer Parvin to Don Baker about meeting at the Finding Our Voice documentary premiere.
Date:
July 6, 2000
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]
Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to you. Ted."
Date:
August 6, 1944
Creator:
Caldwell, T.J.S.
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 No. 1 Engine House at Battle Creek, Mich.]
Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at their No. 1 Engine House. The fire department is lined up outside the building with their horse-drawn fire engines. The brick building has three floors, three garage doors at its base, and a belfry at its back.
Date:
June 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Battle Creek Fire Station No. 2]
Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at a two-story fire station. The fire fighters are standing with their two horse-drawn vehicles outside of their respective garages. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am always glad to exchange any courtesies with my comrades, and a I mail you cards [...] fire stations. [...]"
Date:
June 6, 1909
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
[Postcard of of a Fire Station, Worcester, Mass.]
Postcard of a three-story fire station on a street corner. The station has a clock tower that extends an additional two stories. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Have just found a Fire Dept. Card. I hope it will suit. [...]"
Date:
December 6, 1909
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 of Cleveland Public Square]
Postcard of a public square in Cleveland, Ohio, facing southeast, with buildings, a monument, and many cars in and around the square. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Lt. W. W. Aten, Camp Perry Ohio, Cleveland, Sun Morn, Sept 6, 42. This is a cut of Cleveland and it does seem like quite a nice place. We went to a show last night and saw Ted Lewis- orchestra on the stage and a real big picture. I guess I slept thru part of it. Cleveland is 82 miles from camp. We will soon be sight seeing and I hope its good. Your Bro, Woodrow."
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
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 Chateau Frontenac from Market]
Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date:
July 6, 1908
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 Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]
Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
April 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bear Lake]
Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 6, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History