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[Postcard of Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park]
Postcard of a pink rose bush in front of hedges trimmed in a circular pattern, with a rock wall as a gate, and trees in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Curteichcolor 3-D Natural Color Reproduction
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marshall College James Morrow Library]
Postcard of the James Morrow Library, a brick two story building with four columns at the top of a staircase leading to the entrance. On the back, the postcard is described in the following - "Marshall College Huntington, West Virginia Founded, 1837 The James Morrow Library, named for a former president, was erected in 1930. A substantial gift by Dwight D. Morrow, who was born in "Old Main" during his father's tenure, went into the building. Special collections and periodicals supplement the more than 100,000 regular volumes."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Curteichcolor 3-D Natural Color Reproduction
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Windsor Hotel in Montreal]
Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. L. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Windsor Hotel in Montreal. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "A fine hotel where we certainly get good things."
Date:
August 30, 1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fourth Avenue in Downtown Huntington 2]
Postcard of a street with two lanes in both directions, cars and buses parked by the sidewalk with many businesses on either side of the street. On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "Downtown Huntington, W. VA. Looking east on Fourth Avenue from Eighth Street, showing the business section of West Virginia's most beautiful city."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Curteichcolor 3-D Natural Color Reproduction & Huntington News Agency
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Huntington Post Office, Guaranty Bank, and Hotel Prichard]
Postcard of several multi-storied buildings with cars parked on either side of the street splitting the two blocks.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Colortone"
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Notre Dame Church in Montreal]
Postcard of the nave, the three tiered room where religious services take place. The back of the postcard reads, "This church seats 12,000 I was at it, it was beautiful. I am so tired of going home for resting all day. Am going to leave tomorrow for Quebec. Hope to hear from you there. Love for all - Ma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date:
July 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Car Parked on Side of Road]
Postcard of a car parked on the side of a dirt road. A man sits on the side of the hill nearby while a woman in a fur coat reads a sign that reads "To the Station." A typed note in the corner reads, "Motor car for sale, Owner going in for steam." On the back, a short letter reads, "Hello Mamie, your postal came today - Sure do wish I could see you. This is our cuts. How do you like it? With love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Baby Buggy Made of Flowers]
Postcard of the golden frame of a baby buggy with purple, blue, and green flowers weaved through the frame and white doves perched on the top. "With Hearty Easter Greetings," is written below the buggy. The short message on the back of the postcard reads, "All are well. With Love, Grandmother." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
April 12, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marshall University]
Postcard of a sidewalk covered in fallen leaves next to a row of trees.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harry Cornwell
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Man Holding Babies]
Postcard addressed to Mr. G. J. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows a cartoon of a man holding two babies, with a printed message, "Holding His Own." The author of the postcard crossed out "his" and wrote "my." The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "I will be home on no. 3 Tuesday. Everybody is well. Max left with Lewis this morning. Look for me Tuesday."
Date:
1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel Frederick 6]
Postcard of a sketch of a four story building from the corner of the street with four cars on the street. On the back, Hotel Frederick is described as "In the heart of Huntington's shopping and theater district. For room comfort, for gracious dining, your perfect host in Huntington is the Frederick."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Carnegie Library and City Hall]
The image in front of the postcard shows the front and side of the Carnegie Library. To the left of the library is City Hall. The entrance of the Carnegie Library is blocked by the leaves of the trees in front of it. Behind the Carnegie Library a building has a bell at the top. In the middle ground and foreground is the street. The buildings on the left recede into the distance. At the top of the image is handwritten, "With love from your loving friend, Edna Cole. Write soon." At the bottom of the image is printed: "Carnegie Library and City Hall- Huntington, W. Va." On the lower left corner is printed: "Published by H. G. Hoffman." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Edna Cole
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Man Eating Watermelon]
Postcard of an African American man with an exaggerated facial expression, eating a watermelon. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, wish I could see you, with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0414B.0223]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "A trio of lovelies ponders the answers to a questionnaire at the Miss United States Pageant in Huntington, W. Va. From left are Miss Oklahoma Sheila Ree Mallory, 18, of OKC; Miss Pennsylvania Pat Swavely, 20, of Morrisville, Pa.; and Miss Minnesota Bonnie Clark of Minneapolis."
Date:
August 23, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Safety Cars of the United States Bureau of Mines
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mine stations and safety cars used to reach miners in distress. As stated in the report, "the purpose, equipment, personnel, and construction of its safety cars" is presented. This report includes an illustration, and a map.
Date:
March 1931
Creator:
Forbes, J. J. & Ankeny, M. J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Chesapeake and Ohio's "The George Washington"]
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway's modern streamliner, "The George Washington" train No. 2, eastbound, leaving Huntington, West Virginia, on a winter night in January 1960.
Date:
January 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[57th Annual Congress Medal]
Photograph of a medal in the shape of West Virginia, distributed by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for their 57th Annual Congress that was held in Huntington, West Virginia on May 14 - 15, 1947.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library