Resource Type

[Easter Greetings]

Postcard with an image of a rabbit holding a heart made of flowers. Below the image is the text, "Easter Greetings." Handwritten is, "#2827 W. Van Buren [ ]." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Cousin Alice, Will write and tell you about the big boy we have at our house. Mama and he are doing fine. And we have named him after Uncle Alfred. I guess you are all well hoping to hear from you soon. Charles Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Alice Dill, 517 High Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Apr 8, 1912.
Date: 1912~
Creator: Bassano, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Church St. Paris, Tex.

Color postcard depicting a view of Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large front porches line the street. Correspondence on the back reads, " My dear Little Precious, 'Aunto' went to the circus yesterday and sure did wish for her baby to be there. did you go to it up there and how did you like it. Your Aunto who loves you. Rosa B." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill. 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. The postmark is from Paris, Texas on Oct 26, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young Men's Christian Association]

Color postcard with an image of the Young Men's Christian Association building in Paris, Texas. The correspondence reads, "My dear little precious. Auntie is so sorry you are sick hurry and get well. Auto loves you, do you still love Auntie? Loving 'Auntie' Rosa Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 17, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sabine River at Orange, Texas]

Postcard depicting a scene on the Sabine River at Orange, Texas. Many boats full of passengers are sailing along the river at sunset. Correspondence on the back reads, "I was fishing in this river. It sure was great sport. Well how is everyone in Reading. Out here it is warm weather every tree and the grass is green. I am stopping at the New Holland State. Orange, Texas. Sis." It is addressed to Mr. Jacob Sell, 1226 Elm St., Reading, Pa. It is postmarked Orange, Texas on Feb 23, 1921.
Date: unknown
Creator: C. T. American Art
System: The Portal to Texas History

[River Front, Orange, Texas]

Color postcard depicting the river front in Orange, Texas. Businesses line the shore and a boat is heading in towards the town. Correspondence on the back reads, "How are all at your house. We like our new home fine. go fishing and have fine luck - come over and go along. When are you going to your sisters - are you still busy on Fridays. love to all- Hattie C." It is addressed to Mrs. Hall, Jennings, La.
Date: unknown
Creator: C. T. American Art
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sherwood Inn, Fortress Monroe, Va.

Photo postcard of the Sherwood Inn of Fortress Monroe, Virginia. The four-story building is on a street corner. It has a front porch with a balcony above it, a round turret on its left, many brick chimneys, and awnings on the windows. Handwritten on the front, "9-21-07. Home ain't nothing like this - C.F.C." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Fortress Monreo, Va. on Sept 21, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cheyne, C.E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rainbow & Veteran's Memorial Bridges]

Color photo postcard picturing the new Veteran's Memorial Bridge in front of the older Rainbow Bridge. These bridges connect Bridge City and Port Arthur, Texas over the Neches River. Written on the back of the card, "Twin bridges span the Neches River connecting Bridg City & Port Arthur. The cable-stayed Veteran's Memorial Bridge was dedicated on Sept. 8, 1990, 52 years after the Rainbow Bridge. The clearance of the new bridge is 143 feet; the old bridge is 176 feet." It is postmarked Bridge City, Texas on Sept 8, 1990.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Chiasson, Charlotte
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grande Courts]

Color photo postcard picturing the Grande Courts Motor Inn of Orange, Texas. There are automobiles parked along the front near the Highway. The description on the back of the postcard reads, "Grande Courts, Hi-way 90, West of Orange, Texas. 35 Modern Units. Telephone in every room. Good Food. Cafe open 24 hours, Fan in each room. Finest service."
Date: unknown
Creator: Dexter Press
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Friday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress cleaning. The girl is sweeping with a broom and there is a bucket of water at her feet. Below the image is the text, "Friday" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S 18th St., Paris, Tex.
Date: unknown
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Monday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress doing laundry. Below the image is the text, "Monday" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Mrs. Dill: The Miss Reed wish to know when you will return so that they may have things in readiness. With love, Mrs. Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 3, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saturday]

Color postcard with an image of young girl in a red dress holding a basket filled with food in one hand a umbrella in the other hand. Below the image is the text, "Saturday" and handwritten is "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S 18th St, Paris, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sunday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress holding a book in one hand and a parasol in the other hand. Below the image is the text, "Sunday" and handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." Handwritten on the back of the postcard is, "all well Sall." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 3, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thursday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress cooking. Below the image is the text, "Thursday" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." The correspondence on the back reads, "July 4, 1907 Very hot to-day skating on the river is very fine right now, Lou." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S 18th, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. July 4, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[To One I Love]

Color postcard with an image of a house surrounded by a wreath of flowers. Below the image is the text, "To one I love" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S 18th St, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Apr 7, 1907.
Date: 1907
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tuesday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress ironing laundry. Below the image is the text, "Tuesday" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." On the back of the postcard the correspondence reads, "7/3/07 Okla City Okla. Had a very frost last night Crops are ruined Yrs lovingly Sall." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 3, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wednesday]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress sewing a garment by hand. She is sitting in a rocking chair next to a doll in a cradle. Below the image is the text, "Wednesday" and handwritten is, "From Dorothy Katheryne Erler." On the back of the postcard the correspondence reads, "How is the weeny whitty bitty baby? Doing a great of shyppen? Sall." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S 18th St, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 4, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Erler, Dorothy Katheryne
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Palestine - Jacksonville Highway]

Postcard of the highway going from Jacksonville to Palestine. This highway is now U.S. 79
Date: 1940~
Creator: George A. McDonald
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Hall]

Photo postcard picturing the front of the City Hall building in Orange, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with ivy covering the walls. There are three arches over the entryways.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grogan Photo Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[High School, Orange Texas]

Photo postcard picturing the high school in Orange, Texas. There are palm trees in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grogan Photo Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Main Business District in Orange, Texas]

Postcard depicting the main business district in Orange, Texas in the 1940s.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Grogan Photo Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of South's Tallest Highway Bridge]

Postcard of the bridge crossing the Neches River between Orange and Port Arthur, Texas. It is named the Rainbow Bridge. A ship passes under the bridge in the picture.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grogan Photo Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

Freighter on Sabine River, Orange, Texas

Photographic postcard picturing a freighter ship on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. Along the river bank are docks and a large tree with Spanish moss hanging from its branches.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grogan Photo Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Attack]

Color postcard with an image of a child holding her doll as a dog tries to pull it away from her. Below the image is the text, "THE ATTACK". Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "1. Hy Jack and Her. 4/29/07 Anto." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill 206 East 5th Street Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Apr 29.
Date: 1906
Creator: Gross, O.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Victory]

Color postcard with an image of a dog tearing apart a little girl's doll as the little girl cries in the background. Beneath the image is the text, "THE VICTORY." Handwritten on the front of the postcard is "2. Anto Rosa 4/29/07" and by the image of the little girl is handwritten "Don't cry." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Apr 29.
Date: 1906
Creator: Gross, O.
System: The Portal to Texas History