Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
40
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
19
Fire Museum of Texas
9
Hardin-Simmons University Library
9
Rosenberg Library
7
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
5
Patrick Heath Public Library
4
Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
3
Private Collection of Margay Welch
3
Rice University Woodson Research Center
3
14 More
Collection
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Day
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[Postcard of Puppy]
Postcard of a drawn puppy sitting on its hindquarters with a short message reading, "I wish I had a sweetheart." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
September 13, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Period Hotel]
Postcard of a two story white house with a green roof, described as "Period Hotel and Annex, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
February 13, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of The Blackstone French Room in Chicago]
Postcard of a white walled room with magenta carpeting, seats, and curtains. The white table is set with pink flowers. On the back, a message reads, "I am coming to Washington + hope to see you. H. G." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston School Washington D. C."
Date:
January 13, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sugar Refineries in New Orleans]
Postcard of multiple story brick buildings near docks where horses draw carts laden with bags of sugar. The back of the postcard has a short letter, which reads, "Just got your letter, it was so sweet of you to write. [illegible] to get a hustle on [illegible] please. Love to all Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
March 13, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rose Framed Prose]
Postcard of rose flowers drawn to frame a message that reads, "Out of a heart that's filled with..delight..In knowing the world is...treating you right. I offer you this as a Valentine...smile..With a little red...heart filled. with love.. worth while." The message on the back reads, "All well + send bushels of love. Pa and Mother Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date:
February 13, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Seneca Lake in Watkins, New York]
Postcard of a lake behind the treeline. The scene is described as "View of Seneca Lake from Oakwood Park." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
September 13, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Marshall College]
Postcard of a campus of red buildings surrounded by neighboring houses. The postcard is further described on the back as "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The Oldest College located in West Virginia's largest city." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 13, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Lounge of Prince George Hotel]
Postcard of a wood paneled room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the blue seated chairs and a tiger pelt on the floor. The scene is described as " "The Lounge," 28th St. Entrance Prince George Hotel 27th - 28th Streets, between Fifth and Madison Avenue New York City." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
January 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Swiss Coastal Town]
Postcard of multistory complexes lining the coast with a Swiss flag flying on the roof of one. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 13, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street Scene in Byran]
Postcard of a two story house with fenced front porch and sparse yard, described as "Street Scene, Bryan, Tex." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 13, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Asheville at Night]
Postcard of a city square with a stone column, the street and monument lit with strings of lights. The letter on the back reads, "My dear Mamie, How would you like to exchange pinnauts, is that there, how do you like school by this time? Lurll close with love, as your "Big Uncle N. S. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin WAshington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 13, 1909
Creator:
H. Peiron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Three Cherub Angels Holding a Basket of Hearts]
Postcard of three winged children with blonde curled hair and pastel robes. One angel holds a basket of red hearts and holds one aloft in their hand. Below the picture, "My offering to thee" is typed. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Boy Hugging a Young Girl]
Postcard of a blonde boy wearing a red outfit embracing a girl with a fur coat from behind, while a brown dog sits beside them. The words "I Adore You," are typed on the card. On the back, the picture continues with the boy and dog alone, the dog saying, "Not yet, but soon." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Steamship from Hamburg-Amerika Linie]
Postcard of three boats near the large steamship described as part of the "Hamburg-Amerika Linie." The letter on the postcard reads, "Beautiful scenery all the way out, "water." In sight of land now, and maybe I'm not glad to see it. Suppose I will stagger a while from the motion of the ship. People may think I drink. Sincerely, F. D. Dickman." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, USA."
Date:
January 13, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jamestown Steamer From Norfolk & Wahsington Line]
Postcard of a ship as seen from the side with three levels, many flags including two American flags, and a large black steam column. "With love from Leonora," is written below the picture. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Beaumont Texas."
Date:
September 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Harvested Sugar Cane Field in New Orleans]
Postcard of a partially harvested sugar cane field with a yellow building in the background. The letter reads, "Mama must send you a postal every day if you'd rather have," the rest is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
March 13, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 13, 1949]
Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his fern order and letting him know it should arrive the same day the card will.
Date:
September 13, 1949
Creator:
Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from I. H. Weiner to C. C. Cox, March 13, 1897]
Postcard from lawyer I. H. Weiner to C. C. Cox about some money owed.
Date:
March 13, 1897
Creator:
Weiner, I. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. The image is an illustration of a modern, six-story hospital building with a road and cars in front of the building. "Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital, Kerrville, Texas" is printed across the top of the image. The back of the postcard has information about the hospital printed, "A Non-Profit Institute serving the entire hill country. Erected in 1949 by the Peterson Family in Memory of their Father." and correspondence addressed to "Mrs. C.M. Ervin."
Date:
November 13, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dick Neuley to Truett Latimer, May 13, 1955]
Postcard from Dick Neuley to Truett Latimer which reads, "This is a letter which I have sent to Sen. Ratliff which is self-explanatory".
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Neuley, Dick
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ester Read to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1957]
Postcard from Ester Read to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital's budget in the legislature, the enactment of a 40-hour work week, and a raise in travel expenses for state employees.
Date:
January 13, 1957
Creator:
Read, Ester
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Paul Robinson to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1957]
Postcard from barber Paul Robinson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to support HB 191, a "barber bill."
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Robinson, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Verdie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer, December 13, 1956]
Postcard from Vernie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer asking him to support raises and shorter hours for state employees.
Date:
December 13, 1956
Creator:
Van Cleave, Verdie M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]
Postcard from J. C. Haller to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose a bill that would allow dentists from the army and other states to practice in Texas.
Date:
July 13, 1961
Creator:
Haller, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History