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Oklahoma Historical Society
131
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
48
Rosenberg Library
30
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
20
Fire Museum of Texas
18
Patrick Heath Public Library
8
Private Collection of Margay Welch
6
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
6
Laredo Public Library
5
National WASP WWII Museum
5
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Preston George Collection
123
Texas History Collection
58
Harris and Eliza Kempner
30
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
28
T. B. Willis Collection
20
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
18
Abilene Library Consortium
14
World War Two Collection
9
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
7
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[Postcard from Ora Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, July 23, 1891]
Postcard from Ora Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing what she has been doing in Fort Worth, Texas. On the back, it is addressed to Mr. J. P. Osterhout in Belton, Bell Co., Texas, and it is postmarked Fort Worth, Texas, July 23, 1891.
Date:
July 23, 1891
Creator:
Osterhout, Ora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With White Laced Collar]
Postcard of the profile of a woman with brown curled hair wearing a white dress with a lace collar. The note below the picture describes the postcard as "From Jamie." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 8, 1901
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of S.S. North Land]
Postcard of a large white steamship with yellow and black steamers with white decorative stars. The flag flying bears the name "Northland." Below the scene, "Northern Steamship Co's S. S. North Land This is a perfect palace. Sister ship," is written. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 28, 1901
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Alamo Plaza]
Postcard image of a park with a number of buildings lining the street on the far side, with printed text below the image: "San Antonio, Tex. Alamo Plaza, Looking North." Carriages with passengers are in the foreground on the cobbled streets of the plaza. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. W. L. Tucker from Weatherford, Texas with no additional correspondence.
Date:
July 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]
Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me while I am here. Jassie Polk Address Chautauqua Grounds Boulder, Col." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 8, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Iroquois Hotel]
Postcard addressed to Mr. James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard, signed V. M., says, "We are having a fine time. Going to Detroit this P.M. Crossed Lake Ontario yesterday going to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Nigh and Gordou stopped here, the twenty-ninth."
Date:
July 31, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, July 8, 1907]
Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. Birdie wrote them a while ago and they never heard from them. They are worried that Claude and them are all sick. The last time they heard from them they were planning on coming to visit. He asks that they write back if they have been sick.
Date:
July 8, 1907
Creator:
McKinley, W. J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of Man Eating Watermelon]
Postcard of an African American man with an exaggerated facial expression, eating a watermelon. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, wish I could see you, with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mission San Jose]
Postcard of Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard expresses the author's excitement about seeing Lou Rayburn soon.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
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 of Group of Young Boys]
Postcard of four young men sitting in the grass. The note on the right side reads, "Hello Mamie! How are you these nice warm days? Wish you were here to go to the park with me tonight. Guess who is going to be married next month? Love Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot]
Postcard of a partially colorized photograph of the Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot, two two-story buildings with several rows of windows, with train tracks and a train car in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot, Temple, Tex."
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Eyes Closed]
Postcard of a woman with her hair pinned up, eyes closed and lips parted. The picture is called "Curiosity." The letter on the postcard reads, "Wednesday, will write some Vivinnie is calling me now. We hare having more parties - Jassie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]
Postcard of a pier with two levels, a full deck and five boats nearby, one being a full sailboat. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie We came down here in the ... Sig here." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 25, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]
Postcard of buildings lining a dirt road. Text on the photo says "Business portion Austin St. Holland, Texas." A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Hello, feel like 15 cts. I look worse. How are your good old fellows? I guess you are having a good time, at least I hope so." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1907
Creator:
Holland Drug Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of State Line Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas]
Postcard of several three story buildings and horse drawn carts. Below the picture is a note illegible except for the last two words, "Auntie Cursley." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Avenue Huntington, West Va."
Date:
July 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]
Postcard of the north side of Main street in Holland, Texas. A handwritten note on the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "Well if it wasn't for the scripture where it says all ye who are weary and heavy laden come unto me and I will give you rest. That is the only hope I have in this world. I don't think there ever will be any more pleasure for me left in this old world. I do sometimes wonder if ever I could be happy again. There is only one [?] for me and that is-"
Date:
July 29, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oil Wells In Beaumont]
Postcard of many oil wells in a field, behind a couple of red and white shacks. The back of the postcard has a note that reads, "Hello Mamie. Yes you guessed right. I know another one. Which I will tell you later on. Write me soon, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 30, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Docks and Railroad at Port Arthur]
Postcard of a train on the tracks on the docks. Three young men stand in front of the train engine. "The Docks and Railroad, Port Arthur, Texas," is written below the picture. On the back, "Hello - come down in Sig's Auto Marie B," is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date:
July 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Normal School in Toronto]
Postcard of white buildings with moss growing on the walls with two men and a woman walking the grounds. The school is described as follows, "Normal School, situated about the center of the city, is a splendid institution for the normal training of teachers. The museum and art gallery connected with the school are of great interest to tourists." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
July 1, 1908
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 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 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
[Postcard of Notre Dame Church in Montreal]
Postcard of the nave, the three tiered room where religious services take place. The back of the postcard reads, "This church seats 12,000 I was at it, it was beautiful. I am so tired of going home for resting all day. Am going to leave tomorrow for Quebec. Hope to hear from you there. Love for all - Ma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date:
July 7, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History