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[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 25, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her that he had arrived at his mother's, Sarah Osterhout's, home. He included some news about a woman who was sick and that he had received something his wife had sent.
Date:
August 25, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myrna to Sterling Houston - August 2001]
Postcard from Myrna to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The postcard comes after Myrna traveled to various locations in Europe, including the Tate Modern in London, where this particular postcard was acquired. It shows a mixed media painting by the artist Chris Ofili of a woman in profile. The hand-written note also mentions that she is back in Puerto Rico.
Date:
August 2001
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Grace Schiverea to Lt. Roy E. Johnson, August 1944]
Postcard written to Lieutenant Roy E. Johnson from Grace Schiverea, that says: "Hi, Lt. -- Roy - the navy was never like this!!! It sure is a wonderful life - sleeping, swimming & sunning. - Time is going much too quickly. - will see you, on the 25th. (Note "Air Corp" insignia on the front of card - Ahem!!!) Grace." The front of the postcard contains an illustration of a military airplane flying over an ocean at night. The moon is visible in a cloudy sky above the plane and the Air Corps insignia is in the lower-left corner. Text above the image says "Keep 'em Flying."
Date:
August 1944
Creator:
Schiverea, Grace
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Pharis Whittenberg to Annie Sharpe, August 17, 1908]
Postcard from Pharis Whittenberg to Annie Sharpe featuring the image of a young girl wearing a dress and a ribbon in her hair.
Date:
August 17, 1908
Creator:
Whittenberg, Pharis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee]
Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo shows a park with green grass and several sidewalks surrounding a statue of a man on a horse. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn about the author's mother and her well-being.
Date:
August 24, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas]
Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn that the author, "Kate," wishes she was with them.
Date:
August 14, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Memphis, Tennessee]
Postcard of a bird's eye view of Memphis, Tennessee. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard speaks to Mr. N. M. Rayburn of the author's mother's health.
Date:
August 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Grande Courts]
Postcard of the Grande Courts in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Vernon Birdwell of Graford, Texas.
Date:
August 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mammoth Cave]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the entrance to the Frozen Niagara rock structure in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. A note from Harold Landau to Helen Landau is written on the back.
Date:
August 16, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lincoln's Birthplace]
Postcard with a colored drawing of a log cabin, labeled Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, and the inscriptions in memorial hall. There is a note on the back from Harold Landau to his wife Helen.
Date:
August 16, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Joseph's School Photograph #2]
Postcard of the St. Joseph's School in Panna Maria, Texas.
Date:
August 6, 1966
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #3]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #1]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #4]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #2]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pueblo Gold and Country Club]
Postcard of the Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado. A printed note below the picture says "Pueblo, a Thriving City With a Lasting Prosperity." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley and Miss Lou Rayburn says, "I met Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at a big party given in their honor. They asked to be remembered to you. I have had so many lonely mt. trips - it is beautiful here and so cool. Lois Meade."
Date:
August 1951
Creator:
Meade, Lois
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of John Smith]
Postcard of John Smith wearing armor and bearing a sword. His coat of arms is in the upper left corner. The note above the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, Why don't you ever write? Wish you were here with me, Sia." On the back of the postcard, a biography of John Smith is typed. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date:
August 27, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Reheboth Beach]
Postcard of a beach full of men and women wearing black swimsuits. The top edge of the postcard reads, "Fun in the Surf, Reheboth Beach, Del." The letter on the back of the card is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 31, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]
Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
August 25, 1910
Creator:
Louis and Smith Anna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crowded Beach]
Postcard of five boats near a crowded beach. The message on the back reads, "This is where we disembarked. A regular Atlantic City. Very wonderful and lovely. I had a very serious experience finding my baggage, but that is the worst - Love Mochie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date:
August 7, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cattle at Water]
Postcard of red and white speckled cattle wading into shallow water, described as "Trail herd watering." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 4, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Monday]
Postcard of a girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet washing clothes in a tub and hanging them on a clothesline. The postcard is part of a series, this one the "Monday" issue. The letter written around the edges reads, "Don't let Liule Caldere get sick you let Luile keep this love you lots. M. Lope to start for home Friday, we can find her all over during Mass." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 30, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Blick auf Sanssouci von der grossen Fontaine/Palace "Free From Care"]
Postcard of a calm in-ground pool in front of the grand walkway to a large estate's entrance. The letter on the back reads, "These are the loveliest grounds to the famous palace "Free from Care" built by Fred I. Berlin is most attractive and Azilu + I are certainly enjoying it - love to all Minnie J. Aug-8-1910." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex, USA."
Date:
August 9, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins Glen]
Postcard of a three story brick building from across the courtyard in the front, described as "The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y."
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History