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[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, March 9, 1899]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US Postal Service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a December 31, 1898 audit.
Date:
March 9, 1899
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pre-stamped postcard from Bering-Cortes Hardware Co.
Pre-stamped postcard from Bering-Cortes Hardware Co.
Date:
November 9, 1899
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pittsburgh From Washington Heights]
Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 9, 1905
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Children on a Bench]
Postcard of two children wearing white clothing. The girl wears a blue ribbon on her head and appears to be asleep. The boy is looking at the girl, wearing a wide-brimmed, orange trimmed hat. The bottom edge of the postcard reads "That looks good to me." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
March 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man Eating Watermelon]
Postcard of an African American man with an exaggerated facial expression, eating a watermelon. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, wish I could see you, with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mission San Jose]
Postcard of Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard expresses the author's excitement about seeing Lou Rayburn soon.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]
Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
April 9, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Champlain Market in Quebec]
Postcard of a crowded square fenced by carts drawn by horses. The letter on the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date:
July 9, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas, with a handwritten note that says "Heaven's eternal years is thine." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Rodesia Stephens and says, "Hello Rodesia, how are you this evening? Hope you are well by this time. I wrote you a letter over a week ago, haven't heard from M.E.J. yet. I have a lot to tell when we meet again. Pro. Rinkney is as low as he can be. I am well, all send love. Mary E. Moore."
Date:
July 9, 1908
Creator:
Moore, Mary E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Two men in a tent
Black-and-white image of two men in uniform: one man seated next to a rifle (left) and another man standing just inside the tent. Reverse of postcard reads, "Seated Walter S. Ferguson, standing Dr. A. L. Edington, so of T.B." and it is addressed to Lieutenant Walter Abner Ferguson, Watonga OK.
Date:
September 9, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lahoma, OK
Scan of a postcard showing a snowy day in Lahoma, OK.
Date:
March 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Gwendalen to Lois Matlock, April 9, 1909]
Postcard from a woman named Gwendalen to Lois Matlock with an image of three children playing with baby chicks next to a chicken entitled: "The New Pets." The note on the back discusses school and she asks Lois if she has started because her "school is out 23 or May."
Date:
April 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Letterette]
Postcard of three columns describing how the sender is feeling, what is happening with them, and their regards. The descriptions that are checked are "Received no letter, Expect to be in Cure St., Feeling fine, Business is good, Weather is fine, Hot to-day, How is New York, Send me all the news, Hope to hear from you, If you were only here, Am enjoying myself, Don't worry, Remember me to Sister well, With love and kisses, With best regards, Hope you are well, Goodbye for this time, My love to WLL, Signed A. C." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date:
July 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Woman in a White Dress With Blue Ribbons]
Postcard of a woman wearing a white dress, white hat, and carrying a white umbrella with blue ribbons. "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." is typed beside the woman. The letter written around the woman and on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date:
November 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the "Battle Creek Fire Engine at Kalamazoo, Mich. Dec. 9-1909 Burdick House Fire." Smith says that "Battle Creek was called at 12:50 A. M. at 2 A. M. we were there with our Engine Hose wagon." The photograph shows the fire engine parked on a street with hoses hooked up to it; there are firemen working on the fire and with their fire engine. Another caption on the photograph says that it was "6 below zero" while they were working on the fire.
Date:
[1909-12-09..1909-12-10]
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drawing of "Grandma"
Photograph of a drawing of "Grandma" by G.F.J.
Date:
February 9, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of M. E. Church in Temple, Texas]
Postcard of Methodist Episcopal Church located in Temple, Texas. The view of the church is from the side where there is a large arched window. On the right side of the church two large spires are visible. The postcard is addressed to Nina Cummings from Rosenberg, Texas.
Date:
June 9, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Blick auf Sanssouci von der grossen Fontaine/Palace "Free From Care"]
Postcard of a calm in-ground pool in front of the grand walkway to a large estate's entrance. The letter on the back reads, "These are the loveliest grounds to the famous palace "Free from Care" built by Fred I. Berlin is most attractive and Azilu + I are certainly enjoying it - love to all Minnie J. Aug-8-1910." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex, USA."
Date:
August 9, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lillian Graves to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 9, 1911]
Postcard from Lillian Graves to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout discussing Lillian's recent trip home. She apologizes for not being able to see them while she was there, but her mother was sick. There is a picture of the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas on the front, and the description printed on the back says "This is the original Parish Church and the oldest of all these Spanish Mission churches which was erected by public subscription in 1732, and it was on the roof of this building that Santa Anna mounted his cannon in besieging the Alamo in 1836. The postcard is addressed to Misses Ora and Junia Osterhout in Belton, Texas, and it is postmarked San Antonio, January 9, 1911.
Date:
January 9, 1911
Creator:
Graves, Lillian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin]
Postcard of a concrete bridge crossing the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Austin - Tex 1912 Speedway - I know you are busy making preparations to leave for school soon - The University here opens on the 29th. How is everyone in Beaumont? My regards to your mother. Sincerely, Alla Nitsclake." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Looking South on Washington Ave., Marshall, Texas
Color tinted halftone postcard showing Washington Ave. in Marshall, Texas, looking south, with the courthouse in the distance at the end of the street. Streetcar tracks run down the center of the street. Printed on the top of the card in red ink is the title "Looking South on Washingon Ave., Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Oct 9, 1911. Printed along the left edge of the card is: "Published expressly for Duke & Ayres Co." The card is addressed to Miss Chloe Tenny, Anderson, Mo."
Date:
October 9, 1911
Creator:
Van Norman, S. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman's Profile Wearing Hat]
Postcard of a woman wearing a hat around her curly hair. A short letter is written around her figure, reading, "Sure having a grand time today. Circus Day - Pet + Ina, McCormic + Tat, Richardson + "Proc", Doggy + Irish, Chad Nelms + Giddings, Lottie + Jim and the sweetest girl alive and myself going to the circus tonight. Wish you were with us." The back of the postcard adds, "Who could Jack possibly be? H. Hutchison 10-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont]
Postcard of a stone roadway lined with trees and houses on either side, described as "Calder Avenue, looking East, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, a clipping with the word "Cold" is pasted on the postcard. The message reads "Jack is sick in bed with a bad cold better come and doctor him. H. H. 11-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Wide Brim Hat]
Postcard of a woman with curled hair pulled under a wide brim hat. A newspaper clipping reads "The three greatest things are life, love, and gold - you notice gold runs third." Below that, a note adds "And Jack first H. H. 12-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History