Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
44
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
12
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
10
Hardin-Simmons University Library
7
Rosenberg Library
6
Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
5
Fire Museum of Texas
3
Patrick Heath Public Library
3
El Paso Public Library
2
Rice University Woodson Research Center
2
9 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
35
Texas History Collection
15
T. B. Willis Collection
10
Abilene Library Consortium
9
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
9
Latimer Papers
7
Harris and Eliza Kempner
6
Rescuing Texas History, 2013
6
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
6
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
4
12 More
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[Postcard of Cowboy on Horse]
Postcard of a cowboy sitting on a horse and firing a pistol. Handwritten message on the back of the postcard inquires about Abner Rayburn's well-being.
Date:
September 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man Putting Letter in Mailbox]
Postcard of an illustration of a man putting a letter into a mailbox. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Abner Rayburn.
Date:
September 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon of Four People in Car]
Postcard of a cartoon of four people in an old-fashioned car. The text on the front of the postcard says: "How can you do it on 13.50 per ?" Handwritten note on the back of the postcard asks Abner Rayburn about his business.
Date:
September 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Arkansas Ozarks]
Postcard with photos of several different scenes, and text that says "Greetings from Arkansas Ozarks." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Chaffee says "Dear Helen and all- Quite chilly today and looks like snow. Hope that it doesn't snow or the [?] will be an ice cake as we have no antifreeze. Alcohol seems to be all we can get may get some this pm. We worked today again. Am enjoying our [?] very much. How do you like this card? Cannot state how long we will be here - unknown yet. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
November 7, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crowded Beach]
Postcard of five boats near a crowded beach. The message on the back reads, "This is where we disembarked. A regular Atlantic City. Very wonderful and lovely. I had a very serious experience finding my baggage, but that is the worst - Love Mochie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 7, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat]
Postcard of a woman sketched with charcoal wearing a hat. The note below the woman's picture reads, "Mamie, Note I put another color to her hair. If I don't know who Jack is, I certainly know a rich joke on a certain somebody. Hugh. 10-07-11." The note continues on the back of the postcard with, "Who is Jack? H.H. 10-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Monogrammed Stationary]
Postcard of a letter with a gold and turquoise "M" emblazoned near the edge. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 90 Gunston Hall."
Date:
January 7, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Carter Hall]
Postcard of a two story building with six columns supporting the top balcony. The message is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Caroll Ward McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of 'The Little Church Around The Corner' in New York]
Postcard of a large red brick estate behind a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Blank Card for Correspondence]
Postcard of an illegible letter, addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
November 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Chick Standing on Basket of Flowers]
Postcard of a baby chicken standing on a basket full of blue flowers tied with a light blue ribbon. "Easter Greetings" is typed in the left bottom corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
April 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Times Building in New York]
Postcard of a tall white building with an American flag on the rooftop and people walking near horse-drawn buggies on the road. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wall Street and Trinity Church in New York]
Postcard of a busy street surrounded by multiple storied buildings with a red tinted church at the end of the street. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Church Home and Infirmary in the City of Baltimore]
Postcard of a five story complex of red brick and white and tan accents. The message on the back is illegible.
Date:
May 7, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chinatown in New York]
Postcard of many tall and colorful buildings with pedestrians wandering the street. The note at the side of the picture reads, "We are going down today if it doesn't rain. It is fine here lots of love." The back of the postcard continues with "Mr. Aillen has been around + his wife will come at noon. You don't - like to be bothered much callers on New York. Love, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Notre Dame Church in Montreal]
Postcard of the nave, the three tiered room where religious services take place. The back of the postcard reads, "This church seats 12,000 I was at it, it was beautiful. I am so tired of going home for resting all day. Am going to leave tomorrow for Quebec. Hope to hear from you there. Love for all - Ma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date:
July 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A. C. Jones Home
Postcard of the two-story Baroque architecture styled home of Mrs A. C. Jones located at 611 East Jones St. Philanthropist and supporter of local schools, Mrs. A.C. (Jane Field) Jones (1842-1918) built the house on this site after her husband Captain Jones’ death in 1906. Governors and other Texas leaders were welcomed here. Located on the hill where the college stands today, the first and much grander A.C. Jones home was sold to the John Flournoy and moved into town by mule and wagon. It stood facing Flournoy Park until it was razed in 1946.
Date:
January 7, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, December 7, 1898]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing of the results of a September 30, 1898 audit.
Date:
December 7, 1898
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Rogers, Sr. to Truett Latimer, March 7, 1957]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Rogers, Sr. to Truett Latimer asking him to support Senate Bill 26 and House Bill 27, which would place Texas drivers under the Flexible Insurance Rating System.
Date:
March 7, 1957
Creator:
Rogers, B. C., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Eula Curtis to Truett Latimer, March 7, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Eula Curtis to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for Senate Bill 79.
Date:
March 7, 1961
Creator:
Curtis, Mrs. Eula
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. E. Henkel to Truett Latimer, March 7, 1961]
Postcard from J. E. Henkel to Truett Latimer stating that he is in support of the sales tax.
Date:
March 7, 1961
Creator:
Henkel, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Platt National Park
Photograph of Bromide Mountain and Travertine Creek in Platt National Park (now known as Chickasaw National Recreation Area), Sulphur, OK, August 7, 1924. Postcard Album.
Date:
August 7, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Platt National Park
Photograph of the Bromide Bridge in Platt National Park (now known as Chickasaw National Recreation Area), Sulphur, OK, August 7, 1924. Postcard Album.
Date:
August 7, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Platt National Park
Photograph of the Belleview Artesian Well and Plunge in Platt National Park (now known as Chickasaw National Recreation Area), Sulphur, OK, August 7, 1924. Postcard Album.
Date:
August 7, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History