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[Postcard to W. B. Chambers from U. W. Edwards]

Postcard to Mrs. W. B. Chambers from Mr. and Mrs. Edwards regarding the procurement of a case for the traveling library.
Date: October 31, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card promoting Webb exhibit]

A card to the McCords promoting Claudia Webb and Virginia Bath's exhibit in Evanston.
Date: July 31, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chief Seattle

Photograph of Siwash Chief Seattle. Published by E.P. Charlton & Co., Seattle, WA, postmarked October 31, 1907.
Date: October 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard reply to John H. Herrera about Viva Johnson meeting]

A blank invitation card for the "Viva Johnson" organization meeting on May 31,[1964] at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. It includes an RSVP either to attend the meeting or to be willing to work in their own locality in the "Viva Johnson" effort. The sender of the postcard reads: John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law, 708 Scanlan Bldg. Phone:CA-8-4-4341, Houston 2, Texas with a four cent of prepaid US postage.
Date: May 31, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a German Fire Station]

Postcard of a gated, multistory fire station in Germany. The gated area consists of three connected brick buildings, with the opening facing the camera. The main building features garages at its base and a clock at the center of its roof. The back of the photograph has a handwritten message from its sender to its recipient.
Date: January 31, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, December 31, 1911]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter requesting that they exchange their fire photos together; Johnston says he got Pendexter's name from J. D. Smith. The photograph on the reverse side shows the Battle Creek Fire Department "testing stream and #2 steamer" at their testing location; behind the engine there is a large crowd of people watching the testing going on.
Date: December 31, 1911
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Providence Fire Department]

Postcard of the Providence Fire Department in a fire engine, parked beside a brick building. The sender has left a handwritten message on the back of the postcard; it says, "I am finding your kind of cards one by one. Can you find any views of monuments or hospitals? I'd like them if you can, but do not inconvenience yourself, please. Happy New Year."
Date: December 31, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing Fisherman's Paradise in Llano, Texas]

Postcard showing a spillway in Llano, Texas, according to the photograph this spot is called "Fisherman's Paradise." Behind the river there is a large water tower and building with a bell tower; the note on the back of the card that describes the daily treatment in Llano.
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to M. M. Matlock from his Brother]

Postcard to M. M. Matlock from his brother with a tinted photograph of "Chief Iron Tail, Indian Squaws and Papooses at Buffalo Bill's Wild West." The note on the back of the card discusses activities taking place back home as M. M. Matlock is at officer's school in South Carolina.
Date: 1913-01-31~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Scene at Hynson's Springs, Six Miles West of Marshall, Texas

Black and white halftone postcard of a scene with two young women at Hynson's Springs, near Marshall, Texas. One of the young women stands at the bottom of the spring house and is holding up what appears to be a long-handled dipper, while the other woman is seated on the top of the spring house and is reaching down toward the dipper. The spring house is a brick, stone, and possibly concrete structure with arches at the bottom where the water comes out. It is located in a depression in a wooded area. Printed on the border to the right of the image is the title, "Scene at Hynson's Springs, six miles west of Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Aug 31, 1910, and the card is addressed to Mrs. Charles Keller, Buffalo, N.Y."
Date: August 31, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Reheboth Beach]

Postcard of a beach full of men and women wearing black swimsuits. The top edge of the postcard reads, "Fun in the Surf, Reheboth Beach, Del." The letter on the back of the card is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 31, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Docks and Railroad at Port Arthur]

Postcard of a train on the tracks on the docks. Three young men stand in front of the train engine. "The Docks and Railroad, Port Arthur, Texas," is written below the picture. On the back, "Hello - come down in Sig's Auto Marie B," is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: July 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gunston Hall]

Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I am sending you a copy of our new catalogue and hope that you may interest a girl asking a school for next year. Mrs. B. BR. Hearn." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 31, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iroquois Hotel]

Postcard addressed to Mr. James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard, signed V. M., says, "We are having a fine time. Going to Detroit this P.M. Crossed Lake Ontario yesterday going to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Nigh and Gordou stopped here, the twenty-ninth."
Date: July 31, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story white building with a blue roof obscured by trees, described as "Country Club Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back reads, "Dallas, Tx. 10-31-11 Can't find "Jack" in Dallas either. H. H. 10-31-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: October 31, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Residence on North Yakima Ave.]

Postcard of a two story house on North Yakima Ave., Tacoma, Wash. The note below the picture reads, "My dear Mamie May 28-1907. I wish you were here to spend the day with me in the park tomorrow - we are going to have a picnic. It's only a block from me. I will make some sketches and think of my Beaumont girls. Write to me. Lovingly, Estelle Avrith 215 North K Street."
Date: May 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chesapeak & Ohio R. R. Depot in Staunton, Va.]

Postcard of a yellow one story building with blue roofing with three women on the stairs, a double horse drawn cart strolling down the cobblestone road where two men and a woman are walking in the opposite direction. Below the picture, the name "Sig" is written. The picture on the postcard is described with the following, "Chesapeake & Ohio R. R. Depot. The Depot of the Chesapeak & Ohio Railroad at Staunton is a handsome brick structure, built in 1905 at a cost of about $30,000. It is provided with an extended, covered shed so as to protect very long trains, and the total length of the station, including the platform, is 650 feet." The letter reads, "Hello Mamie, your postcard received this a.m. Why don't you ever write me? With love - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "Monday, The Altamont. There is a girl down here that knows you - met you at Pence. Her name is Martha Lesher. She stayed at Valley Nights. Do you remember her? Love, H. Ian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. for J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel 2]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. A note written on the postcard reads, "This is the only view that they have at this hotel so that is the reason I am sending the girls postals all alike." The back of the postcard continues with, "Hello! Have been playing tennis all morning - tired to death. Going to Chester Park tomorrow night maybe. Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington, W. Va. Care J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Watch and Mistletoe]

Postcard of a golden pocket-watch with mistletoe behind it and a new years message which reads, "Greetings for the New Year Times change in many ways but not in ways of Friendship." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mayme McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 31, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Zachary Taylor in Kentucky]

Postcard of a campus of two story buildings built in close proximity, described as "Birds-eye of section of the camp in which 40,000 men are in training for overseas warfare. The camp covers several square miles and has fully 1,000 buildings." The message on the front and back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: January 31, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bayou St. John in New Orleans]

Postcard of a red roofed estate near a body of water with two white boats near the edge of the water. The letter is illegible but for the first sentence, "How is my dear little girl today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 31, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sketch of Young Woman]

Postcard of a sketch of a young woman at the center of the postcard, with a letter written in the empty space. The letter reads, "Thanking you for your pretty Xmas present and it certainly was nice of you to send it. Wishing you a Happy New Year. From your Friend, Amisette Northcott." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Arch Rock on Mackinac Island in Michigain]

Postcard of an arching length of rock connecting two islands, parting to reveal a circular view of the sea, where a white sailboat floats. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Isn't this a beautiful place? Sister Sky." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington West Va."
Date: August 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History