Resource Type

[Palestine - Jacksonville Highway]

Postcard of the highway going from Jacksonville to Palestine. This highway is now U.S. 79
Date: 1940~
Creator: George A. McDonald
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Avenue A Looking East]

Photo of a postcard of Avenue A looking east toward the courthouse. Notice the Third Anderson County Courthouse at the end of the avenue, McKnights Plaza on the right, and the Temple Opera House on the left.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sycamore Trees on S. Sycamore Street]

Photo of a postcard showing the Sycamore trees that once lined S. Sycamore street in Palestine.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mary Conner College]

Postcard with an image of Mary Conner College located in Paris, Texas. Below the image is the text, "Mary Conner College, Paris, Texas. The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "From your 'Auto' Rosa Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on May 13, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Paris Cotton Compress & Platform, Paris, Texas]

Postcard with an image of the Paris Cotton Compress & Platform located in Paris, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Lovers' Retreat]

Color postcard with an image of Lovers' Retreat. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Amarillo, Texas, This place is 18 miles from here. There is a crowd going Sunday from this boarding house and want us to go with them. Jasir." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Alfred Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Mineral Wells, Tex. on May 9, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cotton Picking Scene of Paris, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of workers picking cotton in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Hello Precious, Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 11, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mary Connor Female College, Paris, Tex.]

Postcard with an image of Mary Connor Female College in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Feb. 18-07. Wonder how long it will be before my baby will be going to this school. Auntie Rosa."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oak Lawn Park, Dallas, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of Oak Lawn Park located in Dallas, Texas. The correspondence on the front of the postcard reads, "Tis' sweet to be remembered- will write again some day. Address same as before. Rad Sugar is well- [ ] 8/10/07." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex on Aug 11, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Street Scene, Paris, Texas]

Postcard with an image of a street scene in Paris, Texas. There are several pedestrians and buildings in the picture. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Precious, company came last night so I didn't write to your mud. Auntie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 6, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Paris High School, Paris, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of Paris High School located in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "10/16/07 From 'Aunto'." The correspondence on the back reads, "My dear-Little Precious. 'Anto' would give almost any thing in the world to see you this morning. I am so blue I am almost crazy. and I know your little old bright sweet ways would help a whole lot. hurry and come to see Anto and pap-pa. Your-Loving 'Anto'." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 16, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Paris, Texas Court House]

Postcard with an image of the Paris, Texas court house. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "My Dear-'Little Rosa', I ment to write to your mamma last night buy Cosin Mary phoned for us so we went down there. Will try and write tonight." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Mar 5, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Paris, Texas]

Postcard with an image of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Feb. 25, 1907. Why doesn't your old mean mud write to me- Aunt Rosa. This is the church my baby was baptized in also the first church she was ever in. My Precious Darling: Why don't you come to see your Auntie don't you know she's just dying to see you. Your loving Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 26, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Greetings From Paris]

Postcard with the text, "Greetings from Paris." Inside each box letter are images of people and buildings; a smiling moon and stars also surround the text. On the front of the postcard is handwritten, "Hello Precious: How are you to-night am so sorry you have been sick. This sure is a stormy old night. Your loving Aunt Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris & Cleb. on Mar 1, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Having a Hot Time at Paris]

Color postcard made of leather. The image on the front of the postcard is of a man being cooked alive over a fire. The text on the front of the postcard reads, "Having a Hot Time at Paris" and the correspondence below reads, "and wish you were here to have it with me. Your [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 106 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas]

Color postcard with an image of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The correspondence reads, "My Sweet Baby- Mother sure did miss you last night- but I know you were all right with Auntie and Uncle. be good and keep well. We are in Dallas now will will be on our way in a little while to go to Marlin and I will either write you from Waco or when we get to Marlin- it's awful cold here this morning - Love to you all three. Loving Y- Mud." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa S. Dill, c/o "Moter Inn", R,D. Stean Co, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Texas on Feb 20, 1918.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young Men's Christian Association]

Color postcard with an image of the Young Men's Christian Association building in Paris, Texas. The correspondence reads, "My dear little precious. Auntie is so sorry you are sick hurry and get well. Auto loves you, do you still love Auntie? Loving 'Auntie' Rosa Bassano." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 17, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Favorite Drive, Orange, Texas]

Hand-colored postcard depicting a scenic lane passing through the woods in Orange, Texas. A small bridge is in the foreground and the sun is setting in the sky. A house is on the left side of the road nestled in the trees.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Orange County Court House

Color postcard depicting the Orange County Court House in Orange, Texas. Automobiles are in the street outside the building and pedestrians are on the sidewalks.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River Front, Orange, Texas]

Postcard of the river front in Orange, Texas. Businesses line the shore and boats are moored along docks.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coming to Town, Orange, Texas

Color postcard picturing a country road leading into Orange, Texas with a man on a horse traveling on it. There is a small house on the left side of the road and a fenced, wooded area on the right.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[River Front, Orange, Texas]

Color postcard depicting the river front in Orange, Texas. Businesses line the shore and a boat is heading in towards the town. Correspondence on the back reads, "How are all at your house. We like our new home fine. go fishing and have fine luck - come over and go along. When are you going to your sisters - are you still busy on Fridays. love to all- Hattie C." It is addressed to Mrs. Hall, Jennings, La.
Date: unknown
Creator: C. T. American Art
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sabine River at Orange, Texas]

Postcard depicting a scene on the Sabine River at Orange, Texas. Many boats full of passengers are sailing along the river at sunset. Correspondence on the back reads, "I was fishing in this river. It sure was great sport. Well how is everyone in Reading. Out here it is warm weather every tree and the grass is green. I am stopping at the New Holland State. Orange, Texas. Sis." It is addressed to Mr. Jacob Sell, 1226 Elm St., Reading, Pa. It is postmarked Orange, Texas on Feb 23, 1921.
Date: unknown
Creator: C. T. American Art
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Group - Atlantic Reserve Fleet]

Photographic postcard picturing the Texas group of the Atlantic Fleet at the U.S. Naval Station in Orange, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History