[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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph Album of Alice Bassano Dill] (open access)

[Photograph Album of Alice Bassano Dill]

Photograph Album from the Joe E. Haynes family, arranged by Mr. Haynes' Grandmother, Alice Bassano Dill. Her father Alfred Bassano came to America from Liverpool on the ship Good Shepherd, and established Hope Farm near Paris.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dill, Alice Bassano
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Panoramic photo of Paris after the 1916 fire]

Panoramic photo of the Paris fire after the devastating fire of 1916 that burned down most of the town. Caption says: Paris, Texas after the fire looking north from Gibralter Hotel.
Date: 1916
Creator: National Art Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas]

Color postcard with an image of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The correspondence reads, "My Sweet Baby- Mother sure did miss you last night- but I know you were all right with Auntie and Uncle. be good and keep well. We are in Dallas now will will be on our way in a little while to go to Marlin and I will either write you from Waco or when we get to Marlin- it's awful cold here this morning - Love to you all three. Loving Y- Mud." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa S. Dill, c/o "Moter Inn", R,D. Stean Co, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Texas on Feb 20, 1918.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Birdseye View of Paris, Tex.

Color postcard showing an aerial view of downtown Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Precious, how are you today, why don't you say how you like the new postals. I am sending Mud's hat to her - this morning and will put you something in. Pappa wanted to send you a 'tabbie' but when he priced them they were $7.00 so you will have to wait a while. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 18, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing City Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a large stone building with a red roof. Horses and carriages stand in the driveway of the building. Correspondence on the back reads, "My Dear baby dady Received [ ] papers and a letter this morning and will wright a letter tomorrow your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St., Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, tex on Jan 26, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Park, Ft. Worth, Texas

Color postcard depicting the City Park in Ft. Worth, Texas. Flower beds are created in shapes such as stars and horse shoes. handwritten on the front of the card is,"Beats Delmar doesn't it?" Correspondence on the back reads, " Hello Bro. Your card received. was glad to hear from you and especially so when you said you had been out with the girls. Presume you and Kitty have buried the hatchet and are still lovers in the same old way. Be a good boy and let me hear from you. Your sis". It is addressed to Mr. Will Miatt, Oklahoma City, Okla. c/o S. Cotton Oil Mill. It is postmarked Fort Worth, Tex. Aug 29, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Confederate Monument, Paris, Tex.]

Postcard with an image of a Confederate monument located in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "My own Baby, Aunt Rosa sure want to see you tonight."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cotton Picking Scene of Paris, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of workers picking cotton in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Hello Precious, Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 11, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Country Club, Waco, Texas]

Color postcard with a picture of the Country Club in Waco Texas. There is a large building with columns on the front with landscaping around it, a brick chimney, a semi-circular deck, and a widows walk on top of the roof. On the back is the correspondence, "Dear Dillie, Lyle still confined to her bed, will write as soon as I can. Love to you all from us both. - Your friend, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. It is postmarked Waco, Tx., 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Paris, Texas]

Postcard with an image of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Feb. 25, 1907. Why doesn't your old mean mud write to me- Aunt Rosa. This is the church my baby was baptized in also the first church she was ever in. My Precious Darling: Why don't you come to see your Auntie don't you know she's just dying to see you. Your loving Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 26, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Paris, Tex.

Color postcard depicting First Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. The church is a large brick building with a tall bell tower. It has a wrought iron fence surrounding it. Written on the front of the card, " Oct. 14, 1907 Auntie's Birthday". Correspondence on the back reads, " Your "Auntie" is the biggest ______ in the state of Texas for I have missed 2 days already sending you a card. I've got a bushel to tell Mud if I ever get time to write. "Auntie" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Methodist Church, South Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing the "First Methodist Church of South Fort Worth, Texas, Finest Church in Southwest. Cost $125,000." It is a large brick building. A horse and carriage stands on the street next to it. Correspondence on the back reads, " helo Baby if you was here the old wind would blow you a way and then dady woudn have any baby Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St. Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, Texas, Jan 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Floral Postcard, "Greetings from Paris, Tex."]

Embossed color postcard with Greetings from Paris, Tex. written across it in glitter. This postcard was not written on or mailed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Government Building, Paris, Texas

Green monotone postcard depicting the Government Building in Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads, " Your package was received many thanks for same. Aunto - Rosa." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th St. Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on May 17, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Granary of 2d Mission, San Antonio

Monochromatic postcard depicting the remains of the granary of the 2d mission in San Antonio. The mission is an old stone building with a bell tower on the right. Nearby are a fence and a farm house. Today it is known as Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Greetings From Paris]

Postcard with the text, "Greetings from Paris." Inside each box letter are images of people and buildings; a smiling moon and stars also surround the text. On the front of the postcard is handwritten, "Hello Precious: How are you to-night am so sorry you have been sick. This sure is a stormy old night. Your loving Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris & Cleb. on Mar 1, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Greetings From Roxton, TX

Color postcard depicting a bunch of clover and blossoms tied with a ribbon. Hand written on the front is, "Greetings from Roxton, TX." Correspondence on the back reads, "Please hurry and let 'Auntie' come home and you and your mama come with her cause I wast to see you all. be a sweet girl all fine R.G." It is addressed to Miss Rosa L Dill, Oklahoma City, O.K.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Having a Hot Time at Paris]

Color postcard made of leather. The image on the front of the postcard is of a man being cooked alive over a fire. The text on the front of the postcard reads, "Having a Hot Time at Paris" and the correspondence below reads, "and wish you were here to have it with me. Your [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 106 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing Henderson Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The street is lined with trees. On the back the correspondence reads, "helo baby are you Glad that dady is all most Ready to come back home and have some tea party with you dad will be home Satday or Sunday. be good Baby Your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City, 417 High St.,Okla. It is postmarked Decatur, Tex on Feb 3, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

In the Buffalo Clover Fields of Texas

Postcard with a picture of two people in hats standing in the buffalo clover fields of Texas. They stand in a meadow of flowers with trees around it. The correspondence reads," Dear "Bo", Dillie and Rosa Louise are here and I am nearer happy than I have been for a long time." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Jul 19, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

IOOF Widows' and Orphans' Home, Corsicana, Texas

Color postcard depicting a large group home for widows and orphans in Corsicana, Texas. Children are riding a pony on the front lawn. Correspondence on the back reads, "Am sending the baby's shirts through the Pacific Express Co. and hope they will be satisfactory. Wish you were here to go to the circus tomorrow then another one the 15th. We are looking for grandma in next week to stay a week with us. We all send love to you and family. Anna K. Slaughter" It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St. Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Corsicana, Tex on Oct 14, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mary Conner College]

Postcard with an image of Mary Conner College located in Paris, Texas. Below the image is the text, "Mary Conner College, Paris, Texas. The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "From your 'Auto' Rosa Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on May 13, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mary Conner College, Paris, Texas

Green monochromatic postcard depicting Mary Conner College in Paris, Texas. Female students stand on the lawn and next to the building, while others sit on balconies of the four-story building. On the back, the correspondence reads, "My dear Little Precious, I wonder what you are doing tonight. I would give a whole lot to see you and get just one kiss and hug with two little hands for I am so blue I am sick. Your Auntie Rosa". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 296 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris RRO May 10, 1907. The date 5/9/07 is written on the front.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History