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National WASP WWII Museum
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Patrick Heath Public Library
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Murphy Historical Society Inc.
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[Postcard of a Suspension Bridge Over the Brazos River]
Postcard of the suspension bridge over the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Master Carlos Lastinger from Kansas City, Missouri.
Date:
June 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]
Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date:
July 12, 1907
Creator:
Sill, Edward William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Group of Young Boys]
Postcard of four young men sitting in the grass. The note on the right side reads, "Hello Mamie! How are you these nice warm days? Wish you were here to go to the park with me tonight. Guess who is going to be married next month? Love Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of House Near Coast With Three Boats]
Postcard of a white house with a red roof and steaming chimney with a woman carrying a basket outside. Three boats are near the coast of the body of water. The back of the postcard contains a note, "With Love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children Kissing]
Postcard of a young boy wearing a light blue sailor suit kissing a young girl wearing a yellow and white dress on the cheek. The picture is part of a series, and labeled "Reconciliation." The letter on the back of the postcard is as follows, "Hello Mamie, how are you? Wish I could see you today - with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apache, OK
Scan of a postcard of a montage of prominent Apache, OK, buildings, L to R: Apache Public School, Apache Milling Co., and Apache State Bank. Postmarked November 12, 1907.
Date:
November 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Spokane, Washington]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with five horse-drawn vehicles outside their respective garage doors. To the right of the rightmost wagon, there is a sixth door that says, "Police." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "An account of the stupendous amount of work in my department at present. I am unable to make up my list of correspondents. For this you can permit me to decline your offer."
Date:
November 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Firefighters with a Ladder, Berlin, Germany]
Postcard of firefighters on the scene in Berlin, Germany. A single firefighter is climbing a ladder from a vehicle parked near a building.
Date:
May 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]
Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.
Date:
1908-07-12~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Green Room at the White House]
Postcard of a room with green walls, green curtains, a green rug, and green seated chairs. The back of the postcard adds, "Green Room , White House, Washington - The Green Room has on the wall green velvet. The screen of Gobelin tapestry, in front of the mantel, was presented to Mrs. Grant by the Emperor of Austria." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I think this is a beautiful room don't you? We leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. Lots of love, Perry Duncan." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Caldwell, 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]
Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Engine Test]
Postcard of fire fighters testing a fire engine near a city canal, spraying its hose over the water. A tube is running from the water to a machine on the right, with smoke coming out of the machine's top.
Date:
August 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Engine Test]
Postcard of fire fighters testing a fire engine near a city canal, spraying its hose over the water. A tube is running from the water to a machine on the right, with smoke coming out of the machine's top.
Date:
August 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl With Basket of Yellow Flowers]
Postcard of a blonde girl wearing a white dress with pink ribbons placing yellow roses into a basket. "With Sincere Love," typed below the girl. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "You surely leave healed. With great love from Judell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
February 12, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Guyandotte Bridge in Huntington]
Postcard of a green train and man dressed in a red jacket on a bridge. The scene is described as "New Huntington - Guyandotte Bridge, Huntington, W. Va." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a French Couple]
Postcard of a man and woman in French aristocratic attire inside a red heart, with pink flowers and a butterfly to the side. "Valentine Greeting is typed beside the heart. The letter on the back reads, "Well dear, how are you getting along by this time? Cheery I hope, we are all well and we are having the season been inside all day. Well getting a long nicely." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
February 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Heart on a Target With a Poem]
Postcard of a rifle pointed at a target with a heart painted in red on the center. A poem below the rifle reads, "A Target for a Valentine! And if I hit, your heart is mine; But if I miss, why surely then I'll have to load and fire again." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date:
February 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Harper's Ferry]
Postcard of two men and a woman sitting on a wooden fence overlooking both a river and bridge. The scene is described as "Harper's Ferry Issued by the Passenger Department, B. & O. S-W. R. R., Cincinnati, Ohio." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
February 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 2: Anticipation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man peaking under a woman's umbrella; this card, entitle "Anticipation," is part of a six-card series. The note on the back describes the actions taking place at Rose's home: "Then at supper she spilled half a pint of cream and then started to fix a window shade, and, needless to say fixed it."
Date:
July 12, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chesapeake & Ohio]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of a white three story building with columns to support the front porch and vines growing over sections of the building. The scene is described as "White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., W. Va. Chesapeake & Ohio R'Y." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
October 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Axtell Railroad Station]
Postcard sent to Miss Loudie George in Houston, Texas. The image on the front features a photograph of the Axtell Railroad Station on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas with three women and a man standing outside the entrance. Buildings are visible in the background. A note written on the back is dated November 2, 1910 and says "I arrived home Tuesday morning and made an auto trip to [...] via Moody got home at 10 last night will be in Waco again tomorrow May get to see you in Waco or I may have an exhibit there during the Cotton Palace They are decorating the business houses already"
Date:
November 12, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Baby Buggy Made of Flowers]
Postcard of the golden frame of a baby buggy with purple, blue, and green flowers weaved through the frame and white doves perched on the top. "With Hearty Easter Greetings," is written below the buggy. The short message on the back of the postcard reads, "All are well. With Love, Grandmother." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
April 12, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 12, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the truck in the photo on the reverse side and its location. The photo shows a Webb Engine fire truck belonging to the St. Louis Fire Department in St. Louis, Missouri; the truck is parked outside of Station 43 in the city. Five firemen are also in the picture, four are on the truck and one is sitting in the garage entrance.
Date:
November 12, 1911
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of County Court House in Beaumont]
Postcard of a red brick three story building partially obscured by a large tree, described as "County court house Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping of the word " "If-," is pasted to the back of the postcard, with the words "I only knew who Jack was. H. H. 11/12-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 12, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History