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[Postcard of The Alamo in San Antonio]

Postcard of the front of the stone Alamo, described as "Alamo, San Antonio, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is all of Texas as hot as this? Are all your beauties now fed? Are you coming back to Rauie this season? Leo E." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Mrs. H. C. Duncan 5th Ave. + 15th St. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 29, 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman With Flower in Hair and Kitten on Shoulder]

Postcard of a woman with curled hair and a flower tucked behind her ear with a kitten sitting on her shoulder. On the picture, a message is typed that reads, "For every boy that's lonely there's a girl who's lonesome too." The message continues in handwriting with "I wish you were going to be here tonight for the club dance," on the front and "Saw Jack out to Sig's last night; sure did look classy. H. H. 11-29-11" on the back. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 29, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lady Fortune]

Postcard of a woman with curled hair smiling with a poem written below that reads, "May Fortune smile upon thy "path." And give thee of the best she "hath." " The poem continues with two more lines added, "Which would be when you come "back." To present to thee the mysterious "Jack." H. H. 10-29-11." The message continues on the back with, "By all means, "M" don't over-look the lady's bangs. Also notice how well they stay down. H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 29, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Plaza Theatre Auditorium in San Antonio]

Postcard of three rows of green theatre seats facing from the stage. On the back, a message reads, "Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Texas 10/28 '16. Having a fine time and enjoying camp life. How is Beaumont? H. H. R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 29, 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History