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[Country Club, Waco, Texas]

Color postcard with a picture of the Country Club in Waco Texas. There is a large building with columns on the front with landscaping around it, a brick chimney, a semi-circular deck, and a widows walk on top of the roof. On the back is the correspondence, "Dear Dillie, Lyle still confined to her bed, will write as soon as I can. Love to you all from us both. - Your friend, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. It is postmarked Waco, Tx., 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Scene on Interurban, Dallas, Texas

Color postcard with a rail car moving along a levee next to a body of water in Dallas, Texas with text "Scene on Interurban, Dallas, Texas." Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear Dillie D- I have treated you like a step child but I never intended to. Sorry I am going to do better after this week- when I write will tell you why- let me know if you get this and if you have a different address (look what it is) My address: 164 Master St. Dallas Texas 10/2/07" Sent to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. Postmarked Dallas, Texas, Oct 4 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

South Wall Street, Paris, Texas

Monochromatic postcard with picture of a three-story building with striped awnings. Printed text reads,"South Wall Street, Paris, Texas" Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear 'Little Rosa' Your Auntie is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to seeing you and Mud Sat. night. Wish 'daddy' was coming too. My transportation bus came so I'll be in ? if nothing happens. Hattie is coming with me, and will beat you -all ? a few hours, if we are not late. Bye Bye Your aunt Auntie rosa"" Sent to Mr.A. Bassano in Paris, Texas. Postmarked Oct 15, 1907 in Oklahoma City.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas and Pacific Railway Depot, Paris, Tex.

Color postcard picturing the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot in Paris, Texas. It is a red brick building with many gables, a cart in front of it and a fence beside it. The correspondence says, " Dear Little Precious, Poppa is sick this morning and wants to see you awfully bad. we will all be mighty glad when Dec comes if it brings you and Mud. Lovingly, Auntie." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Oct. 15, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

In the Buffalo Clover Fields of Texas

Postcard with a picture of two people in hats standing in the buffalo clover fields of Texas. They stand in a meadow of flowers with trees around it. The correspondence reads," Dear "Bo", Dillie and Rosa Louise are here and I am nearer happy than I have been for a long time." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Jul 19, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mary Conner College, Paris, Texas

Green monochromatic postcard depicting Mary Conner College in Paris, Texas. Female students stand on the lawn and next to the building, while others sit on balconies of the four-story building. On the back, the correspondence reads, "My dear Little Precious, I wonder what you are doing tonight. I would give a whole lot to see you and get just one kiss and hug with two little hands for I am so blue I am sick. Your Auntie Rosa". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 296 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris RRO May 10, 1907. The date 5/9/07 is written on the front.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Waco, Texas. New Bridge over Brazos River.

Color postcard depicting the new bridge that spans the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. A park is on the bank with landscaping and sidewalks. The city of Waco is in the background. Description on the back of the card reads, " New Bridge over Brazos River. The longest arch bridge in the country around Waco is this steel arch bridge erected across the Brazos River. It is 550 feet in length, 24 feet in width, and cost $110,000. It was christened in 1901 by Miss Katie Ross, a sister of the Ex-Governor Ross of Texas, and who, in 1870, had christened the bridge located a few hundred feet further up the river." Correspondence on the back of the card reads, "Dear Dillie, Lyle has had typhoid fever for five weeks been in bed three right sick today. Yours, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Sep 5, 1908.
Date: 1908~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Paris, Tex.

Color postcard depicting First Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. The church is a large brick building with a tall bell tower. It has a wrought iron fence surrounding it. Written on the front of the card, " Oct. 14, 1907 Auntie's Birthday". Correspondence on the back reads, " Your "Auntie" is the biggest ______ in the state of Texas for I have missed 2 days already sending you a card. I've got a bushel to tell Mud if I ever get time to write. "Auntie" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Floral Postcard, "Greetings from Paris, Tex."]

Embossed color postcard with Greetings from Paris, Tex. written across it in glitter. This postcard was not written on or mailed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Birdseye View of Paris, Tex.

Color postcard showing an aerial view of downtown Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Precious, how are you today, why don't you say how you like the new postals. I am sending Mud's hat to her - this morning and will put you something in. Pappa wanted to send you a 'tabbie' but when he priced them they were $7.00 so you will have to wait a while. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 18, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Y.M.C.A. in Waco, Texas]

Black and white photo of the Y.M.C.A. in Waco, Texas. It is a square building, three stories high with windows all around. The card is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Sept 12, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Park, Ft. Worth, Texas

Color postcard depicting the City Park in Ft. Worth, Texas. Flower beds are created in shapes such as stars and horse shoes. handwritten on the front of the card is,"Beats Delmar doesn't it?" Correspondence on the back reads, " Hello Bro. Your card received. was glad to hear from you and especially so when you said you had been out with the girls. Presume you and Kitty have buried the hatchet and are still lovers in the same old way. Be a good boy and let me hear from you. Your sis". It is addressed to Mr. Will Miatt, Oklahoma City, Okla. c/o S. Cotton Oil Mill. It is postmarked Fort Worth, Tex. Aug 29, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tarrant County Court House, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard with a picture of the Tarrant County Court House in Fort Worth, Texas. The red granite building is in a Renaissance Revival style. The card is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing Henderson Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The street is lined with trees. On the back the correspondence reads, "helo baby are you Glad that dady is all most Ready to come back home and have some tea party with you dad will be home Satday or Sunday. be good Baby Your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City, 417 High St.,Okla. It is postmarked Decatur, Tex on Feb 3, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing City Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a large stone building with a red roof. Horses and carriages stand in the driveway of the building. Correspondence on the back reads, "My Dear baby dady Received [ ] papers and a letter this morning and will wright a letter tomorrow your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St., Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, tex on Jan 26, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Methodist Church, South Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing the "First Methodist Church of South Fort Worth, Texas, Finest Church in Southwest. Cost $125,000." It is a large brick building. A horse and carriage stands on the street next to it. Correspondence on the back reads, " helo Baby if you was here the old wind would blow you a way and then dady woudn have any baby Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St. Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, Texas, Jan 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

A View in Wariick Park, Paris, Tex.

Color photo postcard picturing Wariick Park in Paris, Texas. Pedestrians walk along the pathway near a grove of trees. Three tents sit near the pathway. Handwritten on the front, "Wister, Okla. Jan 19th/08" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Sis, Everything is lovely & I've gone having a high time (that's me) will leave here in a few minutes & hope there will be no more trouble I am dead tired got here at 5 a.m. no sleep" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Wister, Okla. on Jan. 19, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Raleigh Court, Jamestown Exposition, 1907

"Official souvenir" color postcard depicting the Raleigh Court at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. There is a lake in the foreground with many boats on it, walkways lined with lamp posts along the water, and numerous red buildings in the background with landscaping and fountains. Correspondence on the card reads,"This looks well on a card, but in reality it is bum, in big letters. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Texas and postmarked Norfolk, Va on Sept 22, 1907.
Date: September 22, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Sunset on the Beach" in Galveston, Texas]

Monochromatic photo postcard depicting approximately 60 bathers in Galveston Bay. The picture is taken from the shore at sunset. Men, women, and children are in the bathing attire of 1907. Printed on the card, "Greetings from Galveston - A Sunset on the Beach." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. P.O. Box 43. It is postmarked Paris, Tex.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Granary of 2d Mission, San Antonio

Monochromatic postcard depicting the remains of the granary of the 2d mission in San Antonio. The mission is an old stone building with a bell tower on the right. Nearby are a fence and a farm house. Today it is known as Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

San Jose Mission 2d San Antonio

Black and white photo postcard picturing San Jose Mission 2d in San Antonio from the front with its old bell tower. Today it is known as Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo.
Date: unknown
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

[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
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History