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[Postcard of Swan Pond in Central Park]

Postcard of a group of finely dressed young people watching four swans on a pond as a boat floats under a bridge. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "We fed the ducks last Sunday. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman's Head]

Postcard of a charcoal drawing of a woman's head. On the back of the postcard, the message reads, "8 a.m. Just got your letter. Will answer tomorrow. Am just leaving town on a fishing trip. Jerry Gumm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 28, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of North Carolina State Building]

Official souvenir postcard of a two-story white house with blue tile roof and a woman wearing a red dress. Below the picture, a note reads, "Isn't this pretty?" The back continues with, "I am having a fine time but we leave for home tomorrow Washington I mean Lucille." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Westward Ho]

Postcard of the Westward Ho Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona behind the palm treeline. A note on the face of the postcard reads, "Spent the night in air cooled hotel and leave at 4 A. M. for San Diego. Arriving there soon all well at home Mamie." The message on the back reads, "Come from Safford to here this morning arrive here at 1 o'clock over a gorgeous drive. Huge these mountains. We are in air cooled hotel until six this afternoon. We're driving to Yuma arriving about 11 or 12 tonight - miss me." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 28, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Front Street in Tanana]

Postcard of a wooden cabin with a sign reading "Pinkiert's," across from a group of large white tents. A wooden bridge crosses the river towards the cabin. The picture is described as "Front Street, Tanana, Alaska." On the back, the letter reads, "This is the city adjoining our fort. It is called "The Coney Island" of the Yukon. Pop. 200. Next to Daveon, it is the largest settlement on the Yukon river. Does it remind you of Beaumont?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Paso del Norte El Paso, Texas."
Date: October 28, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rapids Cutting Through a Forest]

Postcard of a fast stream spilling over smooth boulders in a forest scene, with a bridge made of wood planks crossing the water. On the back, a message is written which is as follows, "Got a tip that Jack was in Houston, so I thought I would go look for him, but alas, betrayed again, same old story. "No Jack!" H. H. 10-28-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 28, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mackinac Island in Michigan]

Postcard of a quaint town built on the coast, a dock stretching into the water towards a white ship. The letter on the back is illegible, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington West Va."
Date: June 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse]

Postcard of a white lighthouse on the stony cliff near a grey roofed complex. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Prince Hotel, Power Springs, W. Va."
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of S.S. North Land]

Postcard of a large white steamship with yellow and black steamers with white decorative stars. The flag flying bears the name "Northland." Below the scene, "Northern Steamship Co's S. S. North Land This is a perfect palace. Sister ship," is written. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 28, 1901
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charity Hospital in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white estate near an asphalt road. The letter is illegible after the words, "My things came this morning, so glad to get them." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman, Horse, and Boston Terrier]

Postcard of an older woman in riding attire sitting down with a horse on her left, a Boston Terrier on her right, and a riding crop in her right hand. The words "Three Winners" are typed at the side, and a newspaper clipping is pasted below, which reads, "Puck. The Girl - No, I don't fall in love with every Tom, Dick and Harry I meet. The Man - That's right. My name is Jack!" The initials "H. H." and date "11-28-11" are written on the edge. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 28, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Cherokee and Coffee Shop]

Postcard of a red building superimposed over scenes from the lobby with a Native American in the corner, further described as "Hotel Cherokee Cleveland Tennessee This modern, beautiful, and Fireproof Hotel offers to a discriminating public that service and comfort that they are accustomed to in the metropolitan centers."
Date: September 28, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River from Sycamore Street in Milwaukee]

Postcard of a series of tall buildings lining the the edge of the river, with a red bridge crossing it. The letter beside the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Dr. Irashing Beaumont Texas, Come McFaddin mail."
Date: June 28, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of State Line Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas]

Postcard of several three story buildings and horse drawn carts. Below the picture is a note illegible except for the last two words, "Auntie Cursley." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Avenue Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of French Market in New Orleans]

Postcard of blue roofed market stalls with a line of carts drawn by horses on a cobblestone street. The letter reads, "Don't you wish you were here with us? How is "Mary Cobb" be loving herself. Keep your eye on her I have a ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: May 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Statue of Liberty]

Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty. On the back, the letter reads, "Thought you would like me to these for your collection. We are having a delightful visit. Took big auto ride this afternoon. Love for all, "Curley." " The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History