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[Postcard from H. Studtmann to Reverend R. Osthoff, December 15, 1926]

Postcard with a note from H. Studtmann, President of Lutheran Concordia College, to Reverend R. Osthoff.
Date: December 15, 1926
Creator: Studtmann, H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of French Scenery]

Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Whitefield, Clarence
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Patrick's Creek Tavern Photograph]

Postcard of a wooden cabin with a car parked in front and a gas station to the left. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dove Nest, Mrs. Hemans' Home]

Postcard of a white house with flora growing up the walls. The scene is described as "Dove Nest, near Ambleside. Mrs Heman's Home." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: September 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]

Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Wooden Shack Over Water]

Postcard of a small wooden shack built half on the water, half on the shore. On the back, the message reads, "Haven't guessed him yet. H. H. 10-15-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent in Beaumont]

Postcard of a red brick building near a white church, both with gray roofs. On the back, a newspaper clipping reading "For Twenty Years," pasted on the postcard with the words "I search in vain to ask this simple question again Who's Him? 11-15-11." written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Map of Mountain Trails]

Postcard of a map of trails between a small town and multiple mountain peaks. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 15, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman Wearing Sailor Shirt]

Postcard of a sketch of a woman wearing a sailor shirt with anchors embroidered on the collar. On the back, the letter reads, "The mystery is still unsolved. "Who is Jack" H. H. 10-12-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ferry Boat "Ontario"]

Postcard of a white ship with two steam columns in a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Methodist Church in Huntsville]

Postcard of a photograph of a church with arched doorways and a steeple, described as "Methodist Church, Huntsville, Texas. Erected 1888." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Certainly enjoyed my visit to Beaumont, and oh how I did hate to leave. Reached home from there Monday. Best wishes to all my friends, Love Sarah." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 15, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Bears Tipping Their Caps to Each Other]

Postcard of two bears sitting and dressed formally raising their green caps towards each other. The edge, though damaged, reads "Greetings from Beaumont, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Hello Mamie, Sure do wish I could see you today. Write me down with love Su Mora." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 15, 1907
Creator: Tower M&N Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Stream]

Postcard of a stream winding towards the lake with scattered trees and yellow flowers along the side. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana A carpet of colorful pansies is an attraction every spring at Hodges Gardens, a year-round chain of flowers in the pine hills of Western Louisiana. Azaleas, tulips, dogwood in delicate pink and white, and masses of wild azalea and fragrant yellow jasmine form a brilliant spring show."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ten men in uniform, mounted on dark horses]

Postcard of ten men in uniform mounted on dark horses. There are fifteen horses in the picture; eight harnessed to two separate buggies. Two men on horses are in the foreground of the other eight, who are lined up in a row. There are two trees in the far left of the postcard. There is a white "East National Bank" building in the background and a smaller building in the far right center of the picture. On the back of the postcard: "10/15/17 (at top) Oct 16 2 PM (post office stamp) 1 cent stamp" Addressed to "Mr and Mrs APGeorge Richmond, Texas" Other writing is on back, but illegible due to the back of the postcard's attachment to the back of another postcard.
Date: October 15, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, September 15, 1899]

Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US Postal Service, the M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a June 30, 1899 audit.
Date: September 15, 1899
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 15, 1946]

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent news about friends and family. The postcard features "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan as it appears at the Tudor Hotel in New York.
Date: November 15, 1946
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 15, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Nashville to Newark. The postcard features a photograph of a Douglas A-20 at low level practicing "skip bombing."
Date: August 15, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 15, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing ferrying aircraft to Newark and traveling to Washington DC. The postcard features an image of a Douglas DC-3.
Date: October 15, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Will Moody to Dan Moody, July 15, 1911]

Postcard of three men including Will D. Moody (on the right), sitting by a large moon. The correspondence is from Will D. Moody to Dan. M. Moody discussing an acquaintance who remember Dan Moody.
Date: July 15, 1911
Creator: Moody, Will D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ray Erwin to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Postcard from Ray Erwin to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 510.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Erwin, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Billy J. Poindexter to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955]

Postcard from Billy J. Poindexter to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to a bill that would stop state aid to evening schools and junior colleges.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Poindexter, Billy J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

View Showing Court House and Square, Marshall, Texas

Color halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, viewed from the southeast. The Confederate monument stands in front of the courthouse. Automobiles and a few wagons are parked in the paved area in front of the courthouse. Printed at the top edge of the card above the image is: "View Showing Court House and Square, Marshall, Texas." Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "C. T. American Art, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago." It is postmarked Marshall, Texas, Feb 15, 1940. A message is written in pencil and it is addressed to Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Marshall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date: February 15, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group Posing in a Line]

Postcard of a group of young men and women posing in a line, with their hands on each other's shoulders. The individual pictured 5th from the left is identified as Minnie Parker on the back of the card. A written message on the back of the card reads "Know you had a fine time at the carnival. I sure hated to miss it but couldn't help it- Suppose you know what picture this is- Phil C" The card is addressed to Miss Jessie and Mamie Parker of Ladonia, Texas.
Date: September 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palo Verde Groves]

Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Isaac H. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on November 15.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History