Grand Lagoon, St Louis Exposition

Color postcard depicting the Grand Lagoon, patterned after the one in Venice, Italy. Gondola boats float across the water. This postcard is an advertisement for the Regal Shoe Company of Boston. They offer to send a free map of the exposition to anyone interested. Handwritten on the front of the card, "Hello your self. I have been to fair & returned had fun plenty. You owe me letter. Your friend, S.G.F. Was at fair ten days. Why did you not write you before you went." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex., South Mill St. It is postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct 27, 1904.
Date: 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cradle Roll Reception]

Postcard with an image of several young girls holding hands and dancing in a circle. The text below the image in an invitation to the Cradle Roll Reception and reads, "We are going to have a party! Will you come? Our welcome will be hearty; Will you come? Just coax Mamma to bring you; Some pretty songs we'll sing you, Close to our hearts we'll swing you; Say you'll come! You will see some other babies When you come; So now no 'ifs' nor 'Maybes' You must come! We're longing to caress you, To our loving hearts will press you And we'll ask the Lord to bless you, 'Course you'll come!" The date, time, and place of the reception is handwritten, "Friday Afternoon Apl 13 1906 from 330 to 5 o'clock at 1st Cumb Pres Ch, Chas Manlou. The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, City.
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[I'm in a Hurry]

Color postcard with an image of a bull chasing a man. Above the image is the text, "I'm in a hurry" and handwritten is, "Headed for Dalfort." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Channing on Jun 10, 1907.
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Fernando Cathedral and City Hall, San Antonio, Tex.

Color postcard picturing the city of San Antonio. In the center of the picture stands San Fernando Cathedral with San Antonio City Hall behind it. A date "10-12006 #9" is handwritten on the front. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked San Antonio, Tex. on Oct. 12, 1906.
Date: 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Canoeing]

Color postcard with an image of a woman in a canoe. Below the image is the text, "Canoeing." Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "To Rosa Louise Dill From Aunt Rosa Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Apr 19, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Cradle Roll Certificate of Enrollment]

Certificate of Enrollment for the membership of the Cradle Roll. The certificate is issued to Rosa Louise Dill by Chas Manlou on behalf of the 1st Cumb Presbytn Ch on March 1, 1906.
Date: 1906~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Good Book is the Best Companion]

Color postcard with an image of two young girls in red dresses reading books at opposite ends of a large table. Below the table is the text, "A good book is the best companion" and handwritten at the bottom of the postcard is, "No it isn't my baby [ ]. Aunt R."
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Good Bye]

Color postcard with an image of a women dressed in white sitting in a boat. Below the image is the text, "Good Bye." The correspondence written on the front of the postcard reads, "Dear Little Rosa, It is your Aunt Rosa's fate to have to tell the ones 'good bye,' who she thinks the most of. It certainly is lonely here when you are away. I don't see why you can't stay with me all the time. Your Loving Auntie Rosa. 4/18/07." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Apr 19, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Happy Be Your Christmas]

Color postcard with an image of two pink stockings decorated with mistletoe. "C. Manlou" is handwritten near the bottom on the front of the postcard. The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Ms. Dill Oil Mill, Oklahoma City, Ok. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Dec 22, 1906.
Date: 1906~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hearing]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl in a red dress holding a clock to her ear. Below the image is the text, "Hearing" and handwritten on the sides of the postcard is, "this look like you? Yes? No? No. From you makes me wish I could see you I wish June was here now." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "I think that card you sent me is mighty pretty. I saw your 'Mamma' this afternoon she was going to get some stamps to send your papers to you. Good-by-your, [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o E.A. Dill, 509 North Broadway, Oklahoma, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on May 7, 1908.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hello, Mama!]

Color postcard with an image of a young girl on the telephone while standing on a chair close to a desk. Below the image is the text, 'Hello, Mama!" Handwritten is, "Why don't you say 'Hello Aunt Rosa,' cause she's the one who wants to hear and see you."
Date: 1906~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Looking for Game]

Color postcard with an image of a woman riding a horse. Below the image is the text, "Looking for Game" and handwritten above the image is, "For my Precious little 'Brown eyes' from Aunt Rosa Bassano. 5/1/07." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on May 1, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[My Underalls]

Color postcard with an image of a child wearing white undergarments. Below the image is the text, "My Underalls" and handwritten is, "I have all your eyelets worked. Auntie Rosa 4/17/07." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot?]

Color postcard with an image of two young girls in red dresses sitting at opposite ends of a desk, writing letters. The text on the desk reads, "Should auld acquaintance be forgot?" and handwritten on the sides of the postcard is, "With love to Rosa Louise, from your Sweet heart Harry Geron [ ]. Florence, Colorado, 230 E. Maulet." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill & Mrs. Earl Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Mar 11, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Kitties]

Color postcard with an image of a child holding two kittens. Below the image is the text, "Three Kitties" and handwritten is "Aug 18th." The correspondence on the back of the postcards reads, "I got your postcard and papers and I think it was mighty sweet of you but I had rather see you. Your 'Ammus'." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Aug 16, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Woman, A Girl, and A Giant Clover]

Color postcard with an image of a woman and a young girl, who is holding a giant four leaf clover. The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Alice: Get [ ]. I know you think hard of me for not writing. Ruth and Alice both have been sick since I got up. Alice is not well this morn. The baby is fine and I am just so,so. Bird." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla., 206 E. 5th St. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Oct 1, 1907.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Canal St. Martin]

Color postcard with an image of Canal St. Martin. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is the name "Dorothy K. Erler." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "I guess darling you have been kept busy visiting all the parks with Dorothy's papa- but no doubt you enjoy it. M.Erler". The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Jul 31 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chief Little Wound in Council]

Color postcard with an image of Chief Little Wound in council with sub. chiefs and noted Sioux warriors. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Precious let me know quick if you can start on the 30th. Your Aunt Rosa. Me 'lober oo'. 'oo lober me'?" The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 15, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: Hevn Photo Omaha
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Country Road]

Color postcard with an image of a dirt road in the countryside. Below the image is the text, "Country Road." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Having a nice time, plenty of checkers etc. Will be home Sunday next. Hope you are having a nice time. Hello Mr & Mrs A.S.D. Erloo." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Glynnewood St., c/o Mr. A.S. Roberts. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Sep 4, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: W.G. Russell
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An Easter Greeting]

Color postcard with an image of a child climbing a ladder to look at baby chicks. The text below the image reads, "An Easter Greeting!" Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "I'll be in [ ] Saturday night sure, so don't disappoint me, Rosa. Your Loving Auntie Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 27, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Greeting]

Color postcard with an image of trees and flowers. Below the image is the text, "Easter Greeting." Handwritten is, "Hello little sweetheart. Why don't you write? Melton." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, So. Park Place, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Temple, Tex. on Mar 29, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Greetings]

Color postcard with an image of two yellow chicks and a rooster. Above the image is the text, "Easter Greetings." Handwritten on the bottom right hand corner is, "Mar 26, 1907 - Jane." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Weatherford, Okla. on Mar 26, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History