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[Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco #1]

Postcard of First Presbyterian Church in Waco, Texas viewed diagonally. It is a brick building with a large tower rising out of the corner. Several trees occupy the surrounding lawn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brazos River in Waco]

Postcard of an iron bridge crossing the Brazos River at flood stage. On the left side of the frame, the old McLennan County Courthouse and Waco suspension bridge are visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCall
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Country Club in Waco]

Postcard of a Country Club in Waco, Texas. A large white building with a green roof sits behind a fence and several trees. A horse and carriage is parked alongside the building. Small flowers dot the grass in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Vincent Carr, John Kane, and Horace Nelson Posing]

Postcard of Vincent Carr (left), John Kane (middle), and Horace Nelson (right) posing together for a portrait. A handwritten message is scrawled across the dedicated correspondence space as well as around the front of the card. The message in the correspondence space reads: "Hello Mame Skeet said to tell you he still loved you but I know he don't like you like I do Horace." The message at the top of the front of the card reads "going to moving picture show every night and am painting the town red white and so sweet blue." A message on the side and bottom margins of the front of the card reads "watch him go tho some old bashful barefoot boy but nevertheless he still loves son H. N." A message written next to Vincent Carr reads "ain't he cute the dear boy." The card is addressed to Miss Mammie Parker of Bonham, Texas.
Date: June 22, 1911
Creator: Howse, A. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mamie Parker's Students]

Postcard of Mamie Parker's students posing for a picture in Celeste, Texas. The students are mostly boys of varying age groups and they stand in four rows.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Women Standing with Horses]

Postcard of Minnie Bailey and a woman identified only as Blanche standing next to a horse and holding the reins. A handwritten note on the back of the card reads "Minnie Bailey of Dallas with me after a sixteen mile ride. What has become of you? Blanche."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Medina Dam]

Postcard of workers in the quarries used to build Medina Dam. Text on the back of the card reads "Showing Quarries from which rock is taken for making concrete for the dam More than 2500 laborers are at work in this project. Dam is located in left of picture in Distance." The card is addressed to Mr & Mrs. Harry Morland.
Date: March 9, 1921
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Man with a Banjo]

Postcard of a man sitting on a wooden box and playing a banjo. Text written across the bottom and along the side of the front of the card reads: "I am reading the book Melody but it is not like this at all. Lill. E." Text in the upper left-hand corner of the card reads: "Thank you for the cute postal so much" The card is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1907
Creator: Shreok, V. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Stewart Building]

Postcard of the Stewart building in Houston. Text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Arrived on time & found that Father is not so bad. Will see Aunt Jennie tomorrow Shirley" The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Forsgard of Waco.
Date: October 29, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the YMCA Building in Palestine, Texas]

Postcard of the YMCA building in Palestine, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Hello Chas. If you have any intentions of going to Purdue next year, which I hope you have let me know at once and I will come down some Saturday or Sunday and talk it over with you. C. F. M." The card is addressed to Mr Chas. Forsgard of Waco, texas.
Date: August 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcards of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of soldiers serving themselves food outdoors at Camp Macarthur. The soldiers are in uniform, including hats. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dearest Folks, - We surely sweat down here. but that's only on the drill grounds. Got some candy from Myrtle but my air pillow hasn't come yet. Love to all. Chancy." The card is addressed to Mr. B. A. Henry of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: June 6, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Bird's-eye View of Waco]

Postcard of Waco, Texas viewed from a high vantage point. In the distance, several domes and spires rise out of the city landscape. Large houses surrounded by ample vegetation dominate the outskirts of the city that are closer to the photographer. In the foreground, an empty field surrounded by bleachers is visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]

Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.
Date: November 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Woman with a Hat and a Veil]

Postcard of a woman wearing a large hat with a veil, posing for the photographer. She wears a voluminous light-colored shirt tucked into a belted skirt. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Sam Weil. Partially illegible text on the front of the card reads: "Larrie, How is this for a cartoon come 'up'"
Date: March 17, 1906
Creator: Jackson, Mrs. C. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group on a Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a group of men and women in formal dress posing on an iron railroad bridge. Most of the subjects are looking toward a man in the center and smiling.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Albert's Buckhorn Saloon]

Postcard of the "wild and domestic sheep and goat heads to be seen at Albert's Buckhorn Saloon, San Antonio, Texas" as an inscription at the bottom of the card states. The photograph on the front of the card features a number of taxidermy animal heads mounted on a beige background. The back of the card advertises "12 different Post Cards of this famous establishment."
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary]

Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary near Denison, Texas. Several trees occupy the yard in front of the building. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Hello Dad. Having a fine time Went to fair last night. It sure is big. Mart."
Date: October 26, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Poses in Celeste Texas]

Postcard of a group of unidentified individuals posing in front of a brick building in Celeste, Texas. The subjects are arranged in three rows, with the four individuals in front kneeling and the rest standing.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Natatorium Hotel]

Postcard of the Natatorium Hotel in Waco, a hot well water bath house. Though the building is vibrantly colored with red-brown bricks and a green roof, the street below, along with two pedestrians, are in black and white.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Post Office in Houston Texas]

Image of the Post Office in Houston Texas. A stone building with a large turret stands in the middle of an open landscape. Several people mill about the sidewalk in front of the building. There is a car parked along the left side of the building and a horse and carriage parked along the right side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History