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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 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 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

[Postcard of Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Tuesday]

Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet while she irons a set of clothes on a white ironing board supported by green chairs. The postcard is part of a weekday themed series, the "Tuesday" issue. The letter written below the picture reads, "Let your things all together as we dress Sunday morn Miss R house Friday at first movie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 31, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oregon State Building]

Postcard of a two story white building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as, "Oregon State Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "The Exposition is lovely and I know you would enjoy being here and taking in the Seattle air and other amusements. Lots of Love Carver-Lee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of East Side High School in Portland]

Postcard of a three story stone building with a light green tiled roof. The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Hello! Shirley! This is a lovely city and we all like it. Lots and lots of love - Ever-Lei." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Otoe Indians

Photograph of a postcard of a group of Otoe Indians. Photo by Lambrecht, postmarked August 31, 1908.
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: Lambrecht
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 825 on "Pony Express"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 825, 4-8-4, on train No. 38, "Pony Express", leaving Denver, CO, 8 cars, 50 mph.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

San Luis Valley Southern (SLVS) 102

A photograph postcard showing the San Luis Valley Southern (SLVS) 102, 2-6-0 (BLW), Blanca, CO.
Date: August 31, 1938
Creator: Wood, Sylvan R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 901

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), 901, 2-10-4, going upgrade east of Page, OK, with 38-car redball freight, 15 mph. Black Fork Mtn. in the background.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern 25 on "Southern Belle"

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), 25, single unit diesel, on No. 2, "Southern Belle, coming downgrade east of Page, OK. 7 cars, 55 mph. Black Fork Mountain in background.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 808 & 905

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), 808, 4-6-2, and 905, 2-10-4, coming downgrade east of Page, OK, with northbound drag freight, 62 cars, 45 mph. Black Fork Mountain left, Rich Mountain right.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 532 & 757

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), 532, 2-8-0, and 757, 2-8-8-0, climbing grade north of Page, OK, with a 73-car southbound drag freight, 10 mph.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 532 & 757

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), 532, 2-8-0, and 757, 2-8-8-0, climbing grade north of Page, OK, with a 73-car southbound drag freight, 10 mph.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 4110

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 4110, 2-8-4 (BLW),Topeka, KS.
Date: August 31, 1938
Creator: Wood, S. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1800

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1800, 4-8-4, Denver, CO.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History