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[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]

Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date: July 12, 1907
Creator: Sill, Edward William
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Series, Part 2: Anticipation]

Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man peaking under a woman's umbrella; this card, entitle "Anticipation," is part of a six-card series. The note on the back describes the actions taking place at Rose's home: "Then at supper she spilled half a pint of cream and then started to fix a window shade, and, needless to say fixed it."
Date: July 12, 1910
Creator: Collins, Rose
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Green Room at the White House]

Postcard of a room with green walls, green curtains, a green rug, and green seated chairs. The back of the postcard adds, "Green Room , White House, Washington - The Green Room has on the wall green velvet. The screen of Gobelin tapestry, in front of the mantel, was presented to Mrs. Grant by the Emperor of Austria." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I think this is a beautiful room don't you? We leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. Lots of love, Perry Duncan." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Caldwell, 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ohio McKinley Monument and Capitol]

Postcard of a white building with marble columns and a cylindrical roof behind a bronze statue of a man, described as "State Capitol, showing McKinley Monument, Columbus, Ohio." The letter on the back reads, "Bob + I are on our way to tour N. Y. + Canada in his car. We sure are having a time. Leaving tomorrow for Cleveland. Remember me to all... My very best love, Lovingly, G. Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1916 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: July 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Group of Young Boys]

Postcard of four young men sitting in the grass. The note on the right side reads, "Hello Mamie! How are you these nice warm days? Wish you were here to go to the park with me tonight. Guess who is going to be married next month? Love Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Union Pacific (UP) 3920

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3920, 4-6-6-4, on eastbound freight extra, leaving Rawlins, WY, 57 cars, 40 mph.
Date: July 12, 1941
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grain Elevators in Enid

A photograph postcard…"view showing 5 of the 8 major wheat storage elevators in Enid, OK. Looking northeast along Frisco (SL-SF) mainline to Tulsa."
Date: July 12, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1704 on "Exposition Flyer"

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1704, 4-8-4, on a passenger train No. 5, "Exposition Flyer", passing through Tunnel #28, just east of Pinecliffe, CO, 25 mph.
Date: July 12, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Salt Lake (D&SL) 400 & 200

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Salt Lake (D&SL) 400, 2-8-2, and 200, 2-6-6-0, on extra mixed freight westbound, passing Coal Creek water tank, west of Denver, CO, 15 mph.
Date: July 12, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.
Date: 1908-07-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History