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[Portrait of William McFaddin]

Portrait of William McFaddin wearing a suit and hat and holding a cane in his left hand. A handwritten note below the photo says "Wm McFaddin's father William McFaddin b. 1819."
Date: April 23, 1893
Creator: Schrenk
Object Type: Photograph
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 a Chick Standing on Basket of Flowers]

Postcard of a baby chicken standing on a basket full of blue flowers tied with a light blue ribbon. "Easter Greetings" is typed in the left bottom corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Marshall College]

Postcard of a campus of red buildings surrounded by neighboring houses. The postcard is further described on the back as "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The Oldest College located in West Virginia's largest city." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 13, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charity Hospital]

Postcard of a white estate with red shuttered windows and a horse-drawn cart traveling down the street along the trolley car line. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cherry Blossoms and Lincoln Memorial]

Postcard of blooming cherry blossom trees with the white columns of the Lincoln Memorial in sight from across a body of water. The message on the back reads, "Dera Mamie, Thanks so much for the lovely handheld chief. It was too sweet of you to thank of me, when you always do the nice things and do so little for your but do love, Love Opnie." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll Ward, 1906 McFadden, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 22, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cherry Trees And Washington Monument]

Postcard of rows of blooming cherry trees along the edge of the Potomac river with the white Washington monument in the distance. The scene is described as "These beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees which line Riverside Drive, Potomac Park, are a gift of the Japanese Government to the United States Government. In the Spring of the year they are a most beautiful sight and might suggest to the traveler a scene in old Nippon itself." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: April 16, 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Flatiron Building in Ft. Worth]

Postcard of a narrow multi-story building, described as "Flatiron Bldg., Ft. Worth, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "What's the good word? When are you coming home? Regards to Carolyn and Joseph. C. D. B." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: April 22, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]

Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Stream]

Postcard of a stream winding towards the lake with scattered trees and yellow flowers along the side. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana A carpet of colorful pansies is an attraction every spring at Hodges Gardens, a year-round chain of flowers in the pine hills of Western Louisiana. Azaleas, tulips, dogwood in delicate pink and white, and masses of wild azalea and fragrant yellow jasmine form a brilliant spring show."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]

Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. J. C. Ward Mrs. S. W. Staggard 1685 Park St. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]

Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Municipal Rose Gardens in Ritter Park]

Postcard of a park with pink sidewalks and pink and red flowers in bloom. The postcard is described as "Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va. "Huntington's Beauty Spot." " The back of the postcard adds, "Municipal Rose garden, a part of the Huntington Park System, built in 1933. Contains over 3,500 rose plants. Mentioned in many house and garden publications as the Beauty Spot of Huntington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 16, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]

Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: April 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sculpture Corridor at Cincinnati Museum]

Postcard of several Greek-styled marble statues with potted plants between them. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie McFaddin 1906 Beaumont, Tex McFadden Ave."
Date: April 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Small Smiling Child]

Postcard of a smiling blonde child wearing a white bonnet with a green bow. "Best greetings" is typed above the child's head, and an illegible letter to the side. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: April 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]

Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 3, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Vista Administration Building at Mary Baldwin College]

Postcard of a two story building with white columns supporting the roof and a red stairway lined with white fencing leading to the entrance. The back of the postcard adds, "A beautiful example of colonial architecture, erected in 1842. Mary Baldwin is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning for women in the United States, and is known as "The college with a background of culture and scholarship." " The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 2, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History