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[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to update her on where he was in his travels. In the postcard, he included brief news about who he was staying with and the weather.
Date:
August 18, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 23, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote back to her and let her know how he was on his travels. The postcard includes small bits of local news and his current location of La Grange.
Date:
August 23, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, September 10, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote a brief message to his wife to inform her that she would need to send for him soon.
Date:
September 10, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Simon from S.A. Ash, 1876]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Postcard to Simon from S.A. Ash regarding Ash's wife's death.
Date:
June 22, 1876
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. A. Peebles to A. D. Kennard, December 28, 1877]
Letter from J.A. Peebles to A.D. Kennard about a post office order and trade for one hundred and sixty acres at $41.00 per acre.
Date:
December 28, 1877
Creator:
Peebles, J. A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard for Charles B. Moore, March 3, 1879]
They would like to inform them they have a girl at their house. Ganra wants them to come up and take her with them. He was sorry to hear of Alex's death. He says they are well and sends love and also asks for them to write back soon.
Date:
March 3, 1879
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Ann Farman to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 28, 1879]
A postcard from Ann Farman to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, expressing Ann's desire to see Junia before she returns home. She told Junia she could not visit yet because her mother was feeling ill and she was disappointed that Junia could not visit.
Date:
October 28, 1879
Creator:
Farman, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The "Harvey Girls".]
Postcard image of the "Harvey Girls". Photograph shows three women with dark hair pulled loosely up into a bun, wearing dark blouses with white skirts and bib fronts. They are standing on a wooden platform next to a wooden rail. Banana trees in background. Printed on back of postcard: "The Harvey Girls" Photo source Fred Harvey Produced by Beautyway, Box 87, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 20 Co-Producer Fred Harvey. Fred Harvey acquired the title "civilizer of the West" after 1876 with his series of restaurants and hotels along western railroads with vaired foods and excellent service. The foundation for his reputation was the "Harvey Girls, " models of virtue, who were recruited in the East at ages 18 to 30, trained carefully, paid $17.50 per month plus tips and room and board. Here, three waitresses pose at Rosenberg, Texas.
Date:
1880
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the DeAnda Family]
Postcard of a portrait of the DeAnda family. Those standing (L-R) are Jose DeAnda, Jesusita DeAnda, Francisco Morales, and Jose Morales, and those sitting (L-R) are Maria DeAnda, Manuel DeAnda, Domitillia DeAnda, Marcella Huereque, and Bernarda DeAnda. There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
Date:
1880~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]
Postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. The postcard mentions that it can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date:
June 3, 1880
Creator:
Cook, R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, August 23, 1881]
H.S. Moore is having 100 to 102 degree weather and has seen a second comet that was not as bright. Maria is doing better. George Kendall has started picking cotton. He missed two sermons, but received a private sermon from Bro. Noble. He was able to have more of a conversation with him. Bro. Penn was ill. Mrs. Welbom moved to Sasby and is going to keep a boarding house. The prairies have every kind of livestock coming. Owls and skunks are going after chickens. A rooster fell into the hogs' pen. William Hubford is suffering from an old wound. Jeff Love picks about 100 pounds of cotton every afternoon. Coffman and Scott went to sell dry goods, but their cash box was emptied of $40. Captain Russell has a sign in his salon that says, "In God We Trust." Aunt Ann is doing well.
Date:
August 23, 1881
Creator:
Moore, H. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]
Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date:
August 26, 1881
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard for C. B. Moore, January 20, 1882]
The author was glad to hear they were doing well and tells them that he/she sang to Birdie until she fell asleep.
Date:
January 20, 1882
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from William Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore, November 1, 1882]
Postcard from William Dodd discussing family news.
Date:
November 1, 1882
Creator:
Dodd, William
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Cavalry Drilling Exercise #2]
Photograph of the drilling cavalry on the Mexican Border. The second cavalryman from the right has his service revolver pointed in the air.
Date:
[1883..1921]
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cavalry Drilling Exercise #3]
Photograph of the drilling cavalry on the Mexican Border. The second cavalryman from the right has his service revolver pointed in the air.
Date:
[1883..1921]
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Commercial Avenue, Looking North, Coleman, Texas
Postcard featuring Commercial Avenue looking north towards the Coleman Courthouse. A mule team is in the center of the street and wagons are in front of stores on either side of the road.
Date:
1883~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Court House and Jail, Coleman, Texas
Postcard of the courthouse and jail of Coleman, Texas. The image has been colorized, with the roof of the courthouse building tinted pink.
Date:
1883~
Creator:
Bradford and Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
High School, Coleman, Texas
Postcard featuring a tinted image of Coleman High School. The brick building has three floors and a central belfry. The top two floors are tinted pink.
Date:
1883~
Creator:
Bradford & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]
Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date:
May 16, 1883
Creator:
Doby, B. A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Eleven people standing outdoors, next to a tent]
Postcard image of eleven people standing outdoors next to a tent as a man sits in a chair and plays the fiddle. The man playing the fiddle, to the left of the photo, is wearing dark pants, white shirt, and black hat. He has a long gray beard and has the fiddle tucked under his chin and right shoulder. The bow is in his right hand. The people may be gypsies who camped out in the woods. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date:
[1885..1910]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard image of a boy dressed in a baseball uniform]
Postcard image of a boy dressed in a baseball uniform. The appears to be standing in the middle of a dirt street. The boy is wearing laced shoes, dark stockings, thick padded pants, shirt with "B" or "8" (?) stitched on left side, and a cap. He has a baseball glove on his left hand. He has his legs spread wide and his hands open as if he were ready to catch a ball. There are buildings on the left side of the street with a man standing on far left. Trees in left and right background. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date:
[1885..1920]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard image of a man on horseback]
Postcard image of a man on horseback. The man, who is wearing cowboy boots, dark pants, white shirt, and hat, is seated on a dark horse. There is a rope coiled near the saddle horn of the saddle. The man's face is not distinguishable because of the darkness of the print. Text on back of post card reads: "Post Card This Side For The Address Place Postage (CSKO) Stamp Here".
Date:
[1885..1920]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dinkie McGee to William Dodd, December 28, 1885]
She says that they are all well and they went to Bettie and Florence's house for dinner this week. She made dinner Christmas day and wished that they could have shared it.
Date:
December 28, 1885
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie
System:
The UNT Digital Library