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Oklahoma Historical Society
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McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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Rosenberg Library
12
Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum
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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
7
Hardin-Simmons University Library
5
National WASP WWII Museum
4
Fire Museum of Texas
3
Private Collection of Margay Welch
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Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Kafka Collection
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57th Legislature of Texas
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Action Images
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Barbara Cox Collection
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Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 23: Post Cards - Various
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Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 24: Post Cards - V.E. Lauderdale to Family, 1918-09-22
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Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 5: Instructions for Troops
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Charles D. Davidson Collection
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Ernest Stanczyk Collection
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[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]
Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date:
August 26, 1881
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Market House, San Antonio]
Postcard of the Market House in San Antonio, Texas showing a large building with ornate architecture and a manicured park area with a fountain. There are various people and horse-drawn wagons on the streets and buildings visible in the background. A handwritten note at the top says, "Henry do you remember this place?" A letter on the back is addressed to Henry Kahn from Mary thanking him for a letter and asking about whether or not he plans to go to the Fair.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[West side of square]
Postcard of the West side of the square in Wellington, Texas. There are multiple stores along a dirt road. There is a horse-drawn wagon in front of the grocery store on the left side of the photograph.
Date:
June 26, 1922
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]
Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."
Date:
July 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Science Hall at the University of Tennessee]
Postcard of the science hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's traveling from Knoxville to Hot Springs.
Date:
July 26, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Missouri River]
Postcard of moonlight on the Missouri River. Text on the front of the postcard states that the view is from Grand Central Depot in Kansas City, Missouri. Handwritten message on the back of the postcard relates to Lou Rayburn the author's activities in Kansas City.
Date:
September 26, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ernest Stanczyk to Miss Stanczyk, October 26, 1945]
Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.
Date:
October 26, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Mineral Wells]
Postcard of an aerial view of Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to E. Ragan of West Lake, Louisiana.
Date:
January 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Newspaper Article]
Postcard of a newspaper article announcing a marriage. The bridegroom's name is struck out and replaced with "Jack," as the name of the paper is crossed out and replaced with "Beaumont Journal." On the back, the letter reads, "Will break the news to you gently, Jack's married. Read about it on other side. H. H. 10-26-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Castle]
Postcard of a two story estate with a green tiled roof and domes on each cornerstone tower. A rocky shore sits in the foreground. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
July 26, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Wooden Houses and a Woman]
Postcard of two wooden houses with a woman standing between them on a dirt road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFadden Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
July 26, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Old England Hotel]
Postcard of a large four story estate near the water described as the "Old England (Lake) Hotel, Windmere." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Chase W. Walls."
Date:
August 26, 1938
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Eagle Creek at Lover's Retreat]
Postcard of a rocky bank on the left side of the creek, described as "Eagle Creek at Lover's Retreat, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
February 26, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fountain Square in Cincinnati]
Postcard of several statues carved into a fountain, surrounded by multiple storied buildings. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3 Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
June 26, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Temple Sinai in New Orleans]
Postcard of a white chapel with stained glass windows and blue domed tiles. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
March 26, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Golden Hall in Town Hall]
Postcard of a mural covering the wall at the end of a hall decorated with arches. The message on the back reads, "This room is all gold, was gorgeous - a really world fine sight. Am having a wonderful time seeing this bustling city. Do keep well. Got your letter today. Love to everyone - Moche." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFadden Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
July 26, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Union Station and Aloe Plaza]
Postcard of a large white stone structure with dark blue roofing and a clock tower, described as "Union Station, With Aloe Plaza in Foreground." The back of the postcard adds, "The Union Station on Market from 18th to 20th Street is one of the largest passenger terminals in the country. Directly across Market Street is the Aloe Plaza with its beautiful fountains." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
March 26, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River]
Postcard of three armored steamboats docked and full of passengers, described as "Three U. S. Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "Be sure and don't forget to tell me the big joke. You did tell me whether you would tell me who "Jack" was when you came home Xmas. Please make up your mind to tell me, won't you "Fady?" H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jack of Hearts]
Postcard of the Jack of Hearts with the words "Last but not least, this is bound to be the "man" H. H. 11-26-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of The Cosmopolitan]
Postcard of a multistory brick building on a busy street, described further on the back as "Hotel Cosmopolitan Denver, Colorado 460 Rooms with Bath, Opened June 5, 1926. The largest and finest hotel in the State. One bock from all car lines. The leading hotel of Denver." The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 26, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Music Stand in Sweet Chalybeate Springs]
Postcard of a white structure with an orange roof surrounded by trees and a dirt road framed by wooden fences, described by "Music Stand, Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Va." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 26, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman and Airplane Cartoon]
Postcard with a cartoon of a plane landing next to a woman, and text that says "It's plane to see...I'd like a letter from you!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Herminger says "Dear Friends: I received your card, glad to hear from you. So you're having frosts up there, I guess we won't have any here, it is too warm here. Glad to hear the war loan is going good up there. Hope it does everywhere. It rained Fri. a little here, the first since we're out here I almost forgot what rain looked like. Ha. It is still wet. Nevin."
Date:
September 26, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Fighter Rescuing a Lady]
Illustrated postcard of a fire fighter on a ladder, carrying a lady and a cat on his back. The couple is looking towards the flames and smoke in the background. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir: I am sending today two [...] cards in exchange which I hope will be as [...]"
Date:
April 26, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Pittsfield, Mass.]
Postcard of the Pittsfield Fire Department at their Headquarters, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons and one automobile (center). On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Your card very much appreciated indeed - it is of this [...] interest and also adds to my collection of monuments. [...]"
Date:
January 26, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History