Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Box 185, Hallowell, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October, 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-025. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …

Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine, Box 365. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-026.

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-023. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …

Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Postcard addressed to: Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine, Box 185. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1916 1 cent Washington postage stamp - green. This postcard is a duplicate of WH-PC-199-027 and WH-PC-199-024.

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by George Stewart and is addressed to John Stewart. In this postcard, Stewart discusses the goings-on in Johnson County in Texas. The news includes: updates on his and the family's well-being, a discussion about the planting of cottonseed, details about the grasshoppers eating all the wheat and mostly all of the corn, a message to Bill Evans about renting land, and updates about correspondences received. He closes the letter by noting that should John write soon with all the news.

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.

Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet washing clothes in a tub and hanging them on a clothesline. The postcard is part of a series, this one the "Monday" issue. The letter written around the edges reads, "Don't let Liule Caldere get sick you let Luile keep this love you lots. M. Lope to start for home Friday, we can find her all over during Mass." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."

Postcard of a young blonde boy wearing dark pants and hat, a green tunic and red scarf, standing next to a note in chalk which reads as follows, "Ach so Much i LoF you yes To My Valentine." The back of the postcard addresses itself to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1907 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."

Postcard of a large white building with pink accents dwarfing the other buildings on the street. The letter on the back reads "Hello Mamie, worried o.k. Will leave here at 9:15 for OU. Be good and write soon, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of many oil wells in a field, behind a couple of red and white shacks. The back of the postcard has a note that reads, "Hello Mamie. Yes you guessed right. I know another one. Which I will tell you later on. Write me soon, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."

Postcard of a rocky, tumultuous coast with a boat and two people standing beside it. A note on the back reads, "The fair is great, wish you were home to help us enjoy it. We danced until 2:45 am up at the club last night. H. H. 11-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Postcard of a large red building with grey roofing, pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse drawn buggies traveling the road. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."

Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a white stone entrance with the words "Stock Exchange" carved above the door. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a man on horseback driving four cows down a dirt road while a border collie watches. Houses can be seen behind them. On the back, the message reads, "To me "twould" be joy for you to come back and break the news to me gently as to who is Jack. H. H. 10-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."

Postcard of a blue and yellow flag with the letters "S. M. A." written in white. The letter reads, "Hello Mamie. How are you these days? we expect to be home someday next week, if anything happens. It sure is cold up here. We are having time + so on. I am real anxious to get home + see you all. As soon as we get home you must go out for our auto ride with us [illegible] With love Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of a young girl wearing a yellow bonnet and white and blue striped dress. Below her feet, "I'm scared I'll get sunburned." is typed out. "Hello, niggers," and "P. Q. R." are written at the edges. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. City."

Postcard of a kitten ripping through paper with a tan woman's shoe full of blue flowers in its mouth. "A Happy New Year" is written on the ripped paper. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "With all good wishes to my little Texan friend from Flora Livingston." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard of ice cascading down a jagged cliff side. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Postcard of a river cutting through the thick treeline. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. L. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Windsor Hotel in Montreal. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "A fine hotel where we certainly get good things."

Postcard of a six story building seen from the corner of the block. The building is red and blue with a sign on the roof reading "Hotel Victoria." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."