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Oklahoma Historical Society
22
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
14
Rosenberg Library
8
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
6
Fire Museum of Texas
4
Murphy Historical Society Inc.
4
Private Collection of Margay Welch
3
Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
3
National WASP WWII Museum
3
Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
2
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Preston George Collection
19
Texas History Collection
16
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
13
Harris and Eliza Kempner
8
Abilene Library Consortium
6
T. B. Willis Collection
6
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
4
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2013
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
3
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[Postcard from Ozment's Bank to Diana Watkins]
A postcard written by J.W. Ozment to Diana Watkins notifying the recipient that her payment on a sewing machine was past due. The card was sent from Palestine, TX.
Date:
January 27, 1875
Creator:
Ozment's Bank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, August 27, 1900]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a June 30, 1900 audit.
Date:
August 27, 1900
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, February 27, 1901]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US Postal Service, to the postmaster of Splendora, Texas, (M. S. King) informing him of an audit that took place on December 31, 1900.
Date:
February 27, 1901
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carnegie Library]
Postcard of the Carnegie Library, a brick building with a dome and columns by the entrance, with several trees in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Carnegie Library, Temple, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard: "Do you remember one night during the carnival on there [...]" and another note that reads "Right x here" in the center of the postcard. There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date:
March 27, 1907
Creator:
Black, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]
Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
Date:
June 27, 1907
Creator:
Hendrick, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of John Smith]
Postcard of John Smith wearing armor and bearing a sword. His coat of arms is in the upper left corner. The note above the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, Why don't you ever write? Wish you were here with me, Sia." On the back of the postcard, a biography of John Smith is typed. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date:
August 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pluto Spring in French Lick, Indiana]
Postcard of a black and white picture of two women walking along a path away from a yellow-tinted house. The letter written around the picture reads, "I have been expecting a letter from you every day and feel hurt - that every girl does not write you had I - worker escaped feel good to her from her bobies. I'll leave here any day here - Sunday - Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3 Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mayme Collins, October 27, 1907]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins with an illustrated picture of the interior of the "Cathedral of the Sacred Heart" in Dallas, Texas. In this illustration there is a large crowd of people in the pews and members of the Church up closer towards the altar; on the reverse side there is a note that says: "Hello Mayme I wish you were with us."
Date:
October 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Tinted Photograph of the Dallas County Courthouse]
Postcard with a tinted photograph of the Dallas County courthouse in Dallas, Texas; most of the building is made up of red brick. There is a note on the picture that reads: "Wish you were with me."
Date:
October 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Holly Twig]
Postcard of a twig of holly with red berries, with the message, "With all good wishes for Christmas from Eunice." On the back of the postcard, a missive reads, "How is everyone in Beaumont? With love, Eunice." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Lansing, Michigan]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Pardon delay. Yours Sincerely, J. M. Hutchinson."
Date:
March 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Royal Street in New Orleans]
Postcard of buildings lining the sidewalk alongside a dirt road. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "How are my babies today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
March 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of New Court House in Chicago]
Postcard of a large 10 story building, at the foot of which pedestrians wander the sidewalk and yellow trolly cars rumble down the tracks. The back of the postcard reads, "Will sail in one hour, and I'll be glad as I am tired & fumbling ground. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
June 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of S. S. Christopher Columbus of Goodrich Transit Company]
Postcard of a triple-deck steam ship sailing on the ocean. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Here we are on our way to Milwaukee. Wish you were here, Ofalen." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va. To M. I. L. Caldwell."
Date:
June 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Street in Colorado, Texas]
Postcard of a street crowded with horse-drawn wagons. Text on the front of the card names the street as Second Street in Colorado, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn, "Dear sister," and offers greetings to their mother.
Date:
July 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing Ohio Avenue in Wichita Falls, Texas]
Postcard showing a view looking down Ohio Avenue in Wichita Falls, Texas; there are people walking walking across the street and an automobile driving towards the camera. The text on the picture reads: "Hello Mayme - This isn't such a bad town, am stopping her a day or two..."
Date:
August 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Deer Lick Spring]
Postcard of a two story balcony connected to a house. The scene is described as "Deer Lick Spring, The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y." The letter on the back partially reads, "My dear little girl you are so sweet to write such a nice..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
September 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 27, 1908]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has four photos. The first depicts two men on horses and one of the horses is at the start of a jump. In the second photo, there's one man on a horse galloping. The third has two men on horses and one of the men appears to be getting up to stand on his. In the corner, there's a small circular photo of a man on a horse as it is jumping. All of the scenes in the photos are in a prairie setting. On the bottom of the front and back, Rose wrote about school buildings that were being built, an upcoming fair, and other small bits of news.
Date:
October 27, 1908
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 27, 1909]
Postcard from J. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout. On the front are a printed border and a quote "What others say of me matters little, what I myself say and do matters much. - Elbert Hubbard." It is printed with some flourishes. On the back J. H. wrote wishing that Junia's art was going well and to send love to Junia's sister, Ora.
Date:
January 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Baseball Game]
Postcard of a baseball game. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells about the baseball game and the author's intent to travel to Texarkana. Addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date:
June 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Guthrie Convention Hall
Postcard of the Guthrie Convention Hall building.
Date:
December 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rock Island Station
Scan of a postcard showing the Rock Island Station, Chickasha, OK.
Date:
April 27, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of the Hot Wells Bath House in San Antonio]
Postcard of a two story building with a blue domed roof. The scene is further described as, "Hot Wells. In addition to the restorative qualities of its climate, San Antonio possesses hot sulphur springs which are rapidly acquiring a world wide fame. The waters come from a volcanic geyser 2000 feet deep and have a natural temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The output is about 30,000 gallons daily." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 27, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Birdie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock, February 27, 1911]
Postcard from a woman named Birdie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock describing her current sickness she has dealt with since Matlock left there. The image on the front of the card is of an ivy plant and text around it that reads: "Close clings the Ivy to the Tree, So in my Heart I cling to Thee."
Date:
February 27, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History