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[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]

Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to you. Ted."
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, T.J.S.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Oldest Book Store in America]

Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Washington Elm in Cambridge]

Postcard of a large sprawling elm tree. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Home of James Russell Lowell in Cambridge]

Postcard of a yellow house with three stories and white trim. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]

Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Elsa
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb
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 View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "Monday, The Altamont. There is a girl down here that knows you - met you at Pence. Her name is Martha Lesher. She stayed at Valley Nights. Do you remember her? Love, H. Ian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. for J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel 2]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. A note written on the postcard reads, "This is the only view that they have at this hotel so that is the reason I am sending the girls postals all alike." The back of the postcard continues with, "Hello! Have been playing tennis all morning - tired to death. Going to Chester Park tomorrow night maybe. Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington, W. Va. Care J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calder Avenue]

Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont, Texas. Trees line the sidewalk of a brick road. The author writes to Elizabeth Seibel "Your beautiful card received and that beautiful piece of scenery aroused the wanderlust in me. I would certainly like to be with you, you asked, how have I been? I am just doing fine and working every day Sunday. Give my best regards to all the children at home. Be good and all."
Date: August 1911
Creator: Seibel, Elizabeth
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Busy Square]

Postcard of many people and pigeons wandering the stone-paved courtyard in front of a colorful building with green domed roofs. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: August 22, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Field Where Lee and Grant Met]

Postcard of a green field with a white sign that reads "Spot where Lee and Grant Met," in Appomattox, Va. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie write me soon with love Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Souine McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Mountain Scene]

Postcard of ice capped mountains surrounding a lush green valley. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va. U.S.A."
Date: August 3, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Small Town at the Base of a Mountain]

Postcard of a small town near a winding river with a mountain in the background. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 9, 1933
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Arch Rock on Mackinac Island in Michigain]

Postcard of an arching length of rock connecting two islands, parting to reveal a circular view of the sea, where a white sailboat floats. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Isn't this a beautiful place? Sister Sky." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington West Va."
Date: August 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bath House and Pool at Agua Caliente]

Postcard of a group of people in suits and five swimmers near the brightly tiled edge of the pool, described as "Bath House and Pool, Agua Caliente, Mexico." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 31, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bear and Cub]

Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date: August 8, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bear Lake]

Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1946
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 Bridge over Ohio River in Parkersburg]

Postcard of a bridge crossing a river with a train crossing the bridge. A note reads, "Write to my sons my address 1020 Queen St." The letter continues with "I certainly am horny sick for Prince," the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 14, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown]

Postcard of a large stone monument near a white house. The monument's history is as follows, "The construction of this monument was begun 1825 and was not dedicated until June 17, 1843. It is 30 feet square at the base and 220 feet high." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Campidoglio in Rome]

Postcard of a stone courtyard with equestrian statues on either side of the entrance and a clock tower on one of the buildings surrounding the courtyard. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: August 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Car Going Down Hill]

Postcard of a blue car rolling down a hill with three passengers - a woman and two men. In the next panel, all three are sitting on the hill, having crashed the car. The note in the corner adds "Motor car for sale Very Fast on Hills - (Down)." The back of the postcard contains a short note, "Hello Mamie write me soon, with love Sig," addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 1, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History