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[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date:
May 21, 1884
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding finances. John wanted to send his son money to return home, but he had to wait until he had more.
Date:
May 21, 1886
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from S. W. James to M. S. King, May 21, 1900]
Postcard from S. W. James to postmaster M. S. King informing him of the time that "train 4" will pass the post office in Splendora, TX.
Date:
May 21, 1900
Creator:
James, S. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"A Car Load of Oklahoma Corn"
A postcard photograph with an exaggerated image of a railroad car carrying a thirty-foot shucked ear of corn
Date:
March 21, 1905
Creator:
Cornish, George B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters, December 21, 1906]
Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with an image of a large purple flower on a green background with "Valparaiso" printed in glittery letters.
Date:
December 21, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Public School Building in Texarkana]
Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents, marble columns and a domed blue roof. The view of the building is obscured by the treeline. The letter on the back reads, "Can't "our daughter" find time [illegible] I hear you were down [illegible] Lots of love + kisses for all Auntie Cucley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
August 21, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Miniature Railroad at Coney Island]
Postcard of a group of men riding a miniature train. The letter reads, "Rying to see Dreamland, but it's raining must go home sure wish for you Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 21, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shipyard in Beaumont]
Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
Date:
January 21, 1908
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, 1908]
Postcard from William Joseph Pennington to Mr. and Mrs. William Pennington with a photograph of a young child. The postcard reads: " Happy Easter ". The postcard shows a rabbit driving a vehicle with a large egg.
Date:
April 21, 1908
Creator:
Pennington, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Campidoglio in Rome]
Postcard of a stone courtyard with equestrian statues on either side of the entrance and a clock tower on one of the buildings surrounding the courtyard. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date:
August 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]
Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date:
September 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Grafton Street in Dublin]
Postcard of a series of five story brick buildings near a road where six horse-drawn buggies and an electric car travels down the road. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Go on Smiling": Part 1]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a man and a woman sitting in a yard of flowers and trees. The photograph has a caption on the bottom that reads: "Go on smiling darling, laughing don't be weeping the time will come for me and you." There is also a note written on the back in red ink.
Date:
October 21, 1908
Creator:
Scott & Van Altena
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 4]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a woman in a dress, holding an umbrella and sitting on the bottom step on a porch staircase; there are music notes and lyrics printed at the bottom of the card that read: "Still I'm always Dreaming love of you." There is also a note written on the reverse side of the card that says: "Now this is my normal attitude that looks like our brother. Is ours as big as that looks?"
Date:
October 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[View of Laredo, Texas in the early 1900]
View of Laredo, Texas in the early 1900. Looking Northwest from the top of the Federal Building. Postcard sent from Roberto in Laredo to Sra. Laura G. de Arriaga in Plazuela de Tepito, Mexico on January 21, 1909.
Date:
January 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins, April 21, 1909]
Postcard showing the "Live Stock Exchange" building in Fort Worth, Texas; off to the left is a building with "Armour & Company" written on the side. The note on the photo says: "I have had a good time fishing since I [] up here." On the reverse side there is a not that reads: "Dear little Mayme, Howdy-do, how is [] and Kay, is she true to cotton? We see you in three days."
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard, April 21, 1909]
This document is a postcard from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is addressed to Mary Moore who was located in Omaha, Nebraska. The author of the document is Alice G. In the document, Alice details that she has received Mary's letter and will write a better response soon. She also mentions that her and her family are doing better and that their gardens are growing nicely. She mentions that the weather has been exceptional with good rain, but notes that the winds are unusually strong. The front of the postcard is a photograph of the Presbyterian church in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 21, 1909]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has three photos stacked vertically. The one on top has buildings in the plains and is a general view of Fort Concho. The second one is the officers' quarters and has a row of stone houses with a road out in front. All the houses have slanted roofs and chimneys. At the start of the road is a fence with an open gate. The bottom one is the soldiers' quarters and has a row of roofs held up by wooden columns, attached to a stone building. On the back, Rose wrote about what she'd been up to and pieces of local news.
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baldwin Sanatorium]
Postcard of the Baldwin Sanatorium in El Paso, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a stone building on a hill surrounded by desert plants. The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Miss Ruth Curtin" and the author mentions acknowledging that they received photos from Miss Curtin.
Date:
May 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to C. L. Woodward in Austin, Texas]
Postcard addressed to C. L. Woodward "Chief Fire Dept., Austin [sic], Texas" with a photograph of the motor vehicles used by the Akron Fire Department in Akron, Ohio. The caption on the photo reads: "The Webb Motor Fire Apparatus used in the Akron Fire Department." All of the vehicles have ladders loaded in the back, along with alarm bells mounted on the front part of the cars; these are parked outside of the fire station in the city with the firemen of the department posing around the vehicles.
Date:
May 21, 1909
Creator:
Taylor, O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Looking West]
Postcard of Austin Avenue, looking West, in Waco, Texas. Text in the bottom right corner of the card's front reads "hand-colored." A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Stopped at Waco over night enroute here and just had time after getting up to get some cards and catch an eleven oclock train. M." The card is addressed to Mary Euglehart of South Bend, Indiana.
Date:
June 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Firefighters Evacuating a Building, Berlin, Germany]
Postcard of Berlin's fire department evacuating a three-story building, with ladders set up to access its windows and rooftop. A few firemen are seen holding ropes taut to and from one of the windows, allowing someone to zip-line from the window to the ground.
Date:
June 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of National Park Seminary in Forest Glen]
Postcard of A small cabin fenced with wooden posts. The scene is described as "National Park Seminary, Forest Glen, Md." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, I received your card yesterday and was so glad to get it but I can not come in as it is on Friday and I cannot leave then. I wish you girls would come out and see us. Aileen Lovejoy is going to try and come to see you all Monday but I can't come with her. Lots of love, Zilee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
January 21, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lena Southern to Lois Matlock, February 21, 1910]
Postcard from Lena Southern to Lois Matlock with an illustration of three pink flowers and a caption that reads: "The world is filled with flowers, The flowers are filled with dew, The dew is filled with love For you, and you, and you." Lena mentions in the note on the card that her school lets out in two months time.
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
Southern, Lena
System:
The Portal to Texas History