Resource Type

[Beaumont High School]

Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date: July 29, 1914
Creator: D. J. Hicks
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Nellie D. to Mrs. Dora Dullnig, July 2, 1909]

Postcard from Nellie D. to Miss Dora Dullnig, saying hello and writing to say she will be touring the canyon on the front of the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the mouth of Cibolo Canyon mouth in Boerne, Texas (colored in with ink). The canyon edges are close enough together that a man has wedged himself in between the canyon edges and is posing for the camera.
Date: July 2, 1920
Creator: D., Nellie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Velvet in Old Orchard]

Postcard of a five story red building with yellow terraces, a clock tower and American flag flying from the roof. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: July 16, 1908
Creator: Detroid Photographic Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]

Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date: July 29, 1952
Creator: Fletcher, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man and Woman Kissing]

Postcard of a well-dressed man and woman kissing behind a red umbrella. The note below the picture reads, "We are have some gay times now. Mamie is with me. Tell Blinkie "Hello" From Jassie." The back of the postcard continues with, "Why don't you ever write to me? I don't guess I write all you again before next I know as I write go to N. Y. by about Sep. 15. I certainly have heard some nice things about Louis C. Mat a young lady said." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 16, 1908
Creator: Frederick A. Stokes Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of James River in Lynchburg, Virginia]

Postcard of three young boys casting fishing poles into a river while standing at its edge. Below the picture, a small note reads, "Hope you and Anizetta are having a fine time, Lillian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Pence Spring W. Va."
Date: July 24, 1908
Creator: Rotograph Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Central Fire Station]

Postcard of Beaumont Fire Department's Central Fire Station at Mulberry and Walnut streets with horse drawn fire engines, carriages, and fire fighters. On the left side of the building is a sign for "Entrance, City Hall" and two children sitting near the entrance. At that time the fire department shared the building with city hall. On the right side of the building, on the second story, appear to be legs dangling out of the window. Other buildings can be seen in the background. Printed at the top of the postcard is "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in U.S.A." and "A-466." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas July 26, 14 Mrs. M.E. Smith Dear Aunt How are you all Why don't some of you all rite I have written to you all several times and never received any reply All well Hope this will find you all the same We like here fine This is a fine place What is William doing What has gone with them and the boys very well E.F. Scott 470 Buford …
Date: July 27, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]

Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date: July 12, 1907
Creator: Sill, Edward William
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Craig Sisters to Mrs. Doug Craig, July 26, 1930]

Postcard from the Craig sisters to their mother, Mrs. Doug Craig, discussing their day and night on their trip. One of the girls mentions she didn't have an asthma attack the night before. The front of the postcard features a photograph of two buildings - one is a light-colored stone building, and the other is a two-story building with porches on both stories. The light-colored building is situated in the center-ground, while the two-story house sits in the background. There are several leafless trees surrounding the light-colored building.
Date: July 26, 1930
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of 3rd Ave. Looking East from 13th St. in Huntington, W. Va.]

Postcard of a road with trolley tracks and a horse drawn buggy, edged by trees and quaint homes. The back of the postcard reads, "Your letter received was glad to know that you are well and having a fine time you and Ammazeltas. Hope Mrs. Wilson keeps well and getting along nicely with her charge. All are well at Mrs. Wilson Home all the carriage making it regular. Have had a terrible tropical rain but no cooler. We hear everyday from your Mama, she is well, at Portland. Hope you get a postcard every day. Your little brothers are all doing fine, had a letter yesterday from Aida Welle, Love Grandma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs Care Pence Hotel West Va."
Date: July 19, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Letterette]

Postcard of three columns describing how the sender is feeling, what is happening with them, and their regards. The descriptions that are checked are "Received no letter, Expect to be in Cure St., Feeling fine, Business is good, Weather is fine, Hot to-day, How is New York, Send me all the news, Hope to hear from you, If you were only here, Am enjoying myself, Don't worry, Remember me to Sister well, With love and kisses, With best regards, Hope you are well, Goodbye for this time, My love to WLL, Signed A. C." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: July 9, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Snowy Mountain]

Postcard of dark mountains with snow capping and traveling between the two mountains. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol Elward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 14, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an Open Air Bus]

Postcard of a group of people sitting in a bus parked on the side of the road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bonsecours Market in Montreal]

Postcard of a group of horse-drawn carts laden with goods in the center of the town. The letter is illegible, but the postcard is addressed "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va, U.S.A."
Date: July 3, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Boy Running From Bee Nest]

Postcard of a blonde haired boy running down a hill followed by a swarm of bees. "I'm awfully busy," is written on the postcard. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: July 14, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brick Structure Near Canal]

Postcard of a large brick structure near a canal in which a boat is docked. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 24, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse]

Postcard of a white lighthouse on the stony cliff near a grey roofed complex. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Prince Hotel, Power Springs, W. Va."
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Castle]

Postcard of a two story estate with a green tiled roof and domes on each cornerstone tower. A rocky shore sits in the foreground. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 26, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Caverhill Hall in St. John]

Postcard of a two story stone building with brown accents and moss growing on the side of the wall. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 10, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Champlain Market in Quebec]

Postcard of a crowded square fenced by carts drawn by horses. The letter on the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date: July 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac Courtyard in Quebec]

Postcard of a circular dirt driveway where horse drawn buggies await residents of the chateau to board them. The chateau stands tall around the courtyard with green rooftops. It is located at 1 Rue des Carrières Québec,Qc G1R 4P5. Canada. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac from Market]

Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History