[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

Court House, Oklahoma City, Okla

Color postcard picturing the Oklahoma City court house. It is a white brick building with a tower on one side. It is surrounded by small trees.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carnegie Library, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Color postcard depicting the Carnegie Library in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a two-story brick and stone building with a fountain in its courtyard. Handwritten on the front, "Do hope Mr. M is better give him our love if you see him." Correspondence on the back reads, "Her is lots better missed her fever last night and acts pretty heart this A.M. a letter from you and a card from 'Auto' glad to get both love to you all Alice [ ].' It is addressed to Mr. A Bassano, #527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex" It is postmarked Oklahoma, Oklahoma on Aug 16, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

St. Joseph's Church, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Color postcard depicting St. Joseph's Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a red brick church that has a bell tower with a steeple on top of it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

R.A. Long Building, Kansas City, Mo.

Color postcard advertising for the Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. of Kansas City, Missouri. The picture on the card is one of their buildings, the R.A. Long Building in Kansas City. It is 15 stories tall with columns at the front entrance. There is no correspondence on the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Broadway Looking North, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Color photograph picturing a view looking northward on Broadway in Oklahoma City, Okla. There are horse drawn carriages, trolleys and many pedestrians on the business-lined street.
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

Federal Building and Post Office, Ohama, Neb.

Color postcard picturing the Federal Building and Post Office in Omaha, Nebraska. It has a tower with a clock on it and flag poles on the top of the roof. correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Dillie and all I just recd your card. was glad to hear form you. I wish you and Babe were here Omaha is going to have a big time next weake. Ethel Tandreau" It is addressed to Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. 206 E 5th. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Sept. 24, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Church St., Paris, Tex.

Color postcard picturing Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large porches line the street. The date 10/22/07 is writtenon the front of the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

View in Wheeler Park, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Color postcard picturing Wheeler Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Handwritten on the front, "Don't you think we have a beautiful park?" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Sis:- Reached home O.K. Wed. afternoon; had an awful hot and dirty trip and was completely worn out when I got here. Mr. G. was here and is still or I could have written you last night. Kiss Her. tell me what she said after I was gone. Rosa." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Federal Cout Building and Post Office in Paris, Texas]

Black and white photo of the Federal Court Building and Post Office in Paris, Texas. It is a three-story brick building. Handwritten on the front, "Papa to Rosa Louise"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guy C. Barton Residence]

Color postcard picturing the residence of Guy C. Barton at 35th and Farnam in Omaha, Nebraska. The home is a large red brick three-story mansion. It is addressed to Mrs. Aliss Dell, Oklahoma City, Okla., 206 East 5th St. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Sept 26, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Turnverein Clubhouse and Grounds, Houston, Texas

Color postcard depicting the Turnverein Clubhouse and grounds in Houston, Texas. Park benches and a gazebo sit outside the buildings of the clubhouse. Correspondence on the back reads, "Hello! Little Girl, After many adventures I arrived here. It is a beautiful place. But have been sleepy most of the time. Write me little girl, Maude" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 517 High St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Postmark is from Houston, Texas on Jul 15, 1909.
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

Street Scene, Paris, Texas

Monochromatic postcard depicting a street scene in Paris, Texas. A trolley is coming down a street lined with stores and businesses. Written on the front of the postcard, "My Dear Little Precious:- Why don't you hurry up and let me know you are coming to see me? Much love to Daddy, Mud, and your dear little self. Aunt Rosa" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #206 East 5th, Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on Mar 19, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bryan Hammer Building

Color postcard picturing the Bryan Hammer Building in Omaha, Nebraska. It is an eight-story building made of brick. The postcard is an advertisement for the Omaha Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Sept 29, 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

[Pleasures on the Beach, Cedar Point, Ohio]

Color postcard depicting a scene of the beach at Cedar Point, Ohio. Men and women are seated, walking and swimming on the beach while others stroll near the pavilion on the boardwalk. Correspondence on the back reads, "This is where I found myself Took one for both of us MB" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Sandusky, Ohio on July 23, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Just a Line or Two]

Color postcard with an image of two young children fishing in a creek. Below the image is the text, "Just a line or two" and handwritten is, "from your Mud." The correspondence on the back reads, "My Precious I hope you will always be as happy as you are now. is the wish of your mother. Sept 20th/07."
Date: unknown
Creator: Tammen, M.M.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Dutch Girl and Boy]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl holding hands with a young boy. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "From the Erler family." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jun 8, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cotton Compress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]

Color postcard with an image of a cotton compress. Above the image is the text, "Cotton Compress, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla." and handwritten is, "Oct/20th/07." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "My Dear Auntie Mud and I are awful fond of our [ ] of my dirty giny [ ] fix a while Mud will write you in a day or two and send you some [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Oct 22, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[I Feel So Bad]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl crying because of her broken doll. Below the image is the text, "I feel so bad." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5, Okla City. It is postmarked Kansas City, MO on Sep 3, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hill, R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Good Morning]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl greeting a baby. Above the image is the text, "Good Morning." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5, Okla. City. It is postmarked Omaha, Nebr on Sep 6, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hill, R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History