Newt Harris Barber Shop, Richardson, Texas

Barber shop interior, with 3 chairs facing a mirrored counter, and 2 men visible. No sinks, individual shaving mugs reflected in mirror, gas light. Electrical or pneumatic equipment visible.
Date: May 16, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Areal Geology: Texas Llano Quadrangle

This areal map shows the topography, contour elevations, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Llano Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: May 1911
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George O'Brien Millard School]

Postcard of George O'Brien Millard School with students in front of it. On the right side of the postcard can be seen a statue of George O'Brien Millard and a playground. The George O'Brien Millard School was a public elementary school in Beaumont started about 1910 and sometimes known as just Millard School. George O'Brien Millard was a prominent Beaumont citizen who helped develop the public school system in Beaumont. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Geo. B. Millard School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "All O.K. Weather perfectly grand and things are lovely. I return to E.T June 12. Wouldn't you like to see me? Love to Aunt Lizzie & all. Hazel." The card is addressed to Mr. James Mortin, Cochituate, Mass.
Date: May 29, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Alamo in San Antonio]

Postcard of the front of the stone Alamo, described as "Alamo, San Antonio, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is all of Texas as hot as this? Are all your beauties now fed? Are you coming back to Rauie this season? Leo E." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Mrs. H. C. Duncan 5th Ave. + 15th St. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 29, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]

Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 20, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Frederick Hotel in Huntington]

Postcard of a six story brown and white building with yellow and white window coverings, described as "Frederick Hotel Huntington W. Va." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, Have just struck the big city and it looks fine. I'm off to see the sights now. IF I don't get back Friday noon, I'm a liar. My best to all, Kilbourn." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third, Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 11, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman Wielding Axe]

Postcard of a woman holding a large axe over her shoulder with the words, "If you don't soon come to Texarkana I'll come after you with an axe." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: May 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont #2]

Postcard of a red five story building with a horse drawn cart in an empty lot beside. The message on the back reads, "Howdy Fady, Guess you will be coming home soon. Sure wish I was going to be here when you come back but I leave this p.m. for Dallas, Tex. "Hutch" 4276 Jefferson." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: May 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Poem]

Postcard of a poem which reads, "Well I'll swear - I ain't got nothing, Ain't had nothing, Don't want nothing 'cept you. I ain't seen nobody, Ain't had nobody, Ain't loved nobody, That's true. But if you'll love me, I'll love you; If you want money tho', I won't do. Cause I ain't got nothing, Never had nothing, Don't want nothing, 'Cept you." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: May 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, May 18, 1910]

Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, discussing a six mile drive the sender took, and the natural beauty he or she saw. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of Fern Bank waterfall in Boerne Texas. The waterfall is a small stream of water spilling over a rocky ledge covered in greenery. The water fall cascades down a short distance, and then over a rock and into a pool of water. There are more rocks and greenery on either side of the waterfall.
Date: May 18, 1910
Creator: Schench, G. L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History