Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
14
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
13
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
13
Rosenberg Library
8
Fire Museum of Texas
5
Hardin-Simmons University Library
5
Private Collection of Margay Welch
4
George Ranch Historical Park
3
UNT Libraries Special Collections
3
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
2
9 More
Collection
Serial/Series Title
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
8
57th Legislature of Texas
3
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
2
54th Legislature of Texas
1
Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
1
Fire Stations 1909-1912
1
Fire Trucks 1909-1912
1
Folder 29: Bill and Jean Nelson Correspondence to Mike Anglin
1
Janis Allman Collection
1
Lekisch Collection
1
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[Postcard for C. B. Moore, January 20, 1882]
The author was glad to hear they were doing well and tells them that he/she sang to Birdie until she fell asleep.
Date:
January 20, 1882
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard From Fred to His Sister, October 20, 1917]
Postcard from Fred to Ms. Eva Safowin telling her about life in Waco. The postcard shows three soldiers beside a tent, an American flag, and three rifles.
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Joe to Ena R. - August 20, 1918]
Postcard from a Joe to Ena R[?] in Jonesboro, Texas, expressing well wishes to her and "Mother". The front of the postcard is a colored photograph of a long line of mess halls at Camp MacArthur, Waco.
Date:
1918-08-20~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919"]
Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919" as written in white text at bottom of image. The photograph shows eight children seated in the grass, five women seated in chairs, and six men and one woman standing. The group is in front of a white wooden building. There is a wire and wooden post fence in left background; shrubs on right and in left background.
Date:
June 20, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Alarm Response, Providence, R.I.]
Postcard of a fire department deploying a hose wagon in response to a fire. The vehicle is quickly moving to the right and towards the foreground. Several suited men are watching from the garage door in the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "If you write again soon, address to chillmark, M.V., Mass - and here for a short stay. Would you care for a view from the [...] fire dept. Though, mostly sea views."
Date:
July 20, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire at the Delaware Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas]
Postcard of the burning of the Delaware Hotel. The town's fire department is trying to extinguish the flames, as seen by the hose leading from the wagons in the bottom right corner of the image. A large crowd is watching the event unfold from the left. Despite the image being black and white, the smoke has a slight red tint to it. The back of the photograph has a handwritten note from the sender that says, "[...] This is the nearest thing to a fire wagon here, so I sent it. [...]"
Date:
June 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene Christian College Campus]
Postcard of the old Abilene Christian College campus with the Administration Building, White cottage, and Daisy Hall visible. Telephone lines can be seen running across the image.
Date:
June 20, 1916
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Mess Line]
Postcard of soldiers standing in line outside of the mess hall at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says, "Dear Sister, An idea of how we look when ready for the big eats. No wonder a fellow gets an appetite trying to get in the front of that line. About all you see is half, the rest are inside. Love to all, Jim."
Date:
[1917-10-20,1918-02-15]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tent Rows]
Postcard of soldiers standing in a dirt road separating two long rows of large tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Electric Park at Night]
Postcard of Electric Park lit up a night. Several rides, including the carousel, are visible. Text on the left side of the front of the card reads "The Scene of that 'Eventful" (?) night. Do you remember it?" The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Houston, Texas. Text on the bottom right of the card reads "Galveston Trube Photo"
Date:
September 20, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Large Estate Near Water]
Postcard of a large white estate obscured by trees with a wall and staircase leading to the water's edge. A man stands on the staircase, and another rows a boat away from the building. "This is the house that Jack built" is written on the top of the postcard and blue hands pointing towards the house are sketched in the corners. On the back, the message reads, "Same old 7 and 6 "Who's Jack" 10-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Library of Congress]
Postcard of an aerial view of a white complex with a golden domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
November 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]
Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date:
July 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont]
Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men in dark suits walking near it. The scene is described as "Masonic Temple, Beaumont, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is the town really jogging along without Ivey and myself? Impossible! Had a caller from Miet said didn't want to return. Neither do I, but I can't do as I want to. Have a merry Xmas - E. C. C. 1194 Liberty Ave." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. J. E. Frazier."
Date:
December 20, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]
Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date:
May 20, 1914
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]
Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 20, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rocky Beach]
Postcard of two people near a boat on a rocky coast. A message on the back reads, "Tho a fish may swim and a bird may "fly." I will find out who is Jack, bye and "bye." H. H. 11-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rougemont Hotel]
Postcard of a four story building fenced and gated, described as "Under the same Management: The Royal Hotel, Teignmouth, Sunny South Devon. Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, Devon."
Date:
August 20, 1928
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers in Mess Line]
Postcard of soldiers standing in a long line outside of a long building, with rows of buildings in the background. Text on the photo says "The mess line. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is the mess or dinner line and the boys are always hungry. We at the infirmary eat 30 minutes before the others so our grub is always hot. Lovingly, Harry."
Date:
[1917-10-20..1918-10-16]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street Scene in Decatur, Texas]
Postcard of a street scene in Decatur. The Wise County Courthouse is visible.
Date:
September 20, 1916
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of The Levee at Chalmette in New Orleans]
Postcard of a steamboat near the elevated coast. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
March 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Majestic Hotel at Lake Charles]
Postcard of a four story hotel behind a line of trees. The hotel is identified by the type below the picture, "Majestic Hotel, Lake Charles, LA." The letter to the side reads, "Dear Mamie am on lake Charls today. Won't drive in this evening. Having a dandy time. Nov. 18th 1905 Lucile." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Calder Drive Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
November 20, 1905
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Scandinavian M. E. Church]
Postcard of the Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas. The church is a light color building that has dark color trim and multiple stained glass windows. The postcard is addressed to Miss Ellen Anderson of Hutto, Texas.
Date:
May 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Children on Badminton Court]
Postcard of a young girl with a red dress and brown wide-brim hat holding a white bag full of red balls. The boy wears a white sweater and black pants, holding a badminton racket under his arm. The letter reads, "Dear Mamie, I have so many letters to write today that I will not have time to write you one but will write tomorrow. I went auto-riding with Sig last night had a fine time. Mrs. Carlton now is going to give a party for her sister tonight. The girls in the 'Sewing Club' gave a trolly ride Weds. night but I did not get in from Nacogdoches in time to go. School opens the 9th. You had better come home down if you want to have a little fun. Jamie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 20, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History