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[Postcard of Austin Street in Waco]

Postcard of cars and people on Austin Street in Waco, Texas, with buildings lining the sides of the street. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "You must come visit us sometime, then you could see our nice little city." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Myrtle Birk in Voca, Texas and says "Read your letter, and was again glad to hear from you. It was Cha's finger that was mashed under a big granite rock. Dr. took off one joint of it so he is minus part of a finger, but we have not told Mother and Father Houston about having it amputated. Mildred has been sick for a week, cold and rising in her head. Love, Addie."
Date: January 12, 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Library of Congress in Washington, D. C.]

Postcard of a three story white stone building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as "The Library of Congress, Washington, justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of 26,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf; and the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "M. P. H. McFaddin, Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 12, 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Kate Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 12, 1924]

Postcard from Kate Matlock to Edna Matlock saying that her children have had the chicken pox and that is why she has not written often. The illustration on the front of the card shows a little girl playing with a stick and a hoop; the note next to the picture reads: "This simple little card I send Is just to say to you That if it rains or if it shines My love for you is true."
Date: February 12, 1924
Creator: Matlock, Kate
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Kate to Mrs. W. A. Scott, February 12, 1924]

Postcard from Kate to Mrs. W. A. Scott with an illustration of two children with a caption that reads: "Tell me, Sweet does that heart of thine Cherish a thought that is hope to mine?" The note on the card tells Scott that she should come up to Durant to visit but that Kate's children has had the chicken pox.
Date: February 12, 1924
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, February 12, 1925]

Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock saying "hope you have escaped..." and that she will write again soon. The front of the card has a note that reads: "My Valentine Greeting I could write a great long letter But a Valentine is better Sweet remembrance to convey In a bright and happy way."
Date: February 12, 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Winkler County Oil Fields]

Post card of producing oil wells in the Winkler County oil fields with four oil derricks visible. The caption reads: "Westbrook Discovery now Southern Crude Gulf. Winkler County Oil Field. Jan. 12, 27. Small ranches and lots of owners will tend to make fast development in this field. Souther Crude #2. Independent Oil & Gas Co. Jack Nolan Photo."
Date: January 12, 1927
Creator: Nolan, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 66

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 66, 2-8-0, (Alco), N. Wichita, KS, originally NYC 2976, later AT&SF 2522.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Wood, Sylvan R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 134

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 134, 2-6-0, (Alco), N. Wichita, KS, later AT&SF 2529.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Wood, Sylvan R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 705

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) 705, 2-8-0, (Alco), ex. LS&MS 810-5810. later AT&SF 2563, Wichita, KS. Scrapped Topeka 1/29/1934.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Wood, Sylvan R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Valley (MV) 75

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Valley (MV) 75, 2-8-2 (BLW), with one tank car, Wichita, KS. [KO&G merged with MV in 1925]
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Lavelle, Joseph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History