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[Postcard of Lake Near Watertown, Tennessee]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with green hills, and text that says "Greetings from Watertown, Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All- Time is flying as you can see by the incorrect date. This is 8:30 AM and we are at a small town in Tenn. Next stop will be Arkansas- adress should be- Co "C" Main T Bn 12th Armd Division, Camp Chafee Arkansas. Will later be in Camp Barkley, Texas."
Date:
November 1, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Arkansas Ozarks]
Postcard with photos of several different scenes, and text that says "Greetings from Arkansas Ozarks." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Chaffee says "Dear Helen and all- Quite chilly today and looks like snow. Hope that it doesn't snow or the [?] will be an ice cake as we have no antifreeze. Alcohol seems to be all we can get may get some this pm. We worked today again. Am enjoying our [?] very much. How do you like this card? Cannot state how long we will be here - unknown yet. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
November 7, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon Man in Plane]
Postcard with a cartoon of a man flying a plane and shouting "I'm plane-ly up in the air over you.....why don't you write?" A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Dear Friends, I received your card today, sure glad to hear from you, and that you are all well, I am O.K. had a cold, but it is a little better now. Yes, it is getting colder here now. But you can send a little rain this way if you get too much. Ha ha. I hear it is raining a lot there, but I guess it was needed. It will make it late for corn husking. Well, it is bedtime, hope to hear from you soon. Always a friend. Love Nevin."
Date:
November 14, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tennessee]
Postcard with scenes of Tennessee and text that says "Greetings from Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. Lt. Crews and I just returned from Gallatin where we again visited his aunt and uncle. We had the usual hospitality and saw where part of the Army is bivouacked on maneuvers now but leaving tomorrow. This was quite a clear day for a charge - just warm enough. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
November 8, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chanctonbury Ring in Washington, Sussex]
Postcard with an illustration of a town in the country, with a horse pulling a cart on the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Chanctonbury Ring, Washington, Sussex." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania says, "Dear Helen and all. This is a typical scene of this country and represents it quite well. The fireplace is doing quite well and we just had a little food with some toasted bread over the fire place. Snowing a bit out now. Bro Woodward, Woodrow W. Aten."
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of French Scenery]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."
Date:
November 15, 1944
Creator:
Whitefield, Clarence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rocky Beach]
Postcard of two people near a boat on a rocky coast. A message on the back reads, "Tho a fish may swim and a bird may "fly." I will find out who is Jack, bye and "bye." H. H. 11-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Trees Near a Creek]
Postcard of two trees growing at an angle, leaning towards a quiet stream. On the back, a message reads, "Think Jack is made up like an Indian and is in the show Powahatan. H. H. 11-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Central Fire Station in Beaumont]
Postcard of a two story building with a white first floor and a red second, and horse drawn carts in each exit of the building. The scene is described as "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." A cartoon of a girl crying is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "I found Jack's sister but I can't find "Jack" H. H. 11-3-11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of City Hall in Cincinnati]
Postcard of a three story stone structure with a clock tower attached. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date:
November 11, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont]
Postcard of a stone roadway lined with trees and houses on either side, described as "Calder Avenue, looking East, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, a clipping with the word "Cold" is pasted on the postcard. The message reads "Jack is sick in bed with a bad cold better come and doctor him. H. H. 11-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 9, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jack of Spades]
Postcard of a Jack of Spades playing card with the words "Is this him? H. H. 11-24-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Three Women in a Car]
Postcard of three women sitting in a black car. Below the car, "How do you like my car? "Miss Bud" (Caldwell) is her niece!!" is written on the postcard. The letter continues on the back with, "Am going to write soon. Haven't been home for two months. Sure had a time in HO. Saw your Dad but didn't get to speak to him - Wish I was up there! Mille." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 Fla. Ave Washington, D. C."
Date:
November 22, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Rocky Coast]
Postcard of a rocky, tumultuous coast with a boat and two people standing beside it. A note on the back reads, "The fair is great, wish you were home to help us enjoy it. We danced until 2:45 am up at the club last night. H. H. 11-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 30, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]
Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]
Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 5, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont, Texas]
Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the remainder. Colorful billboards and a green electric car are at the sides. A picture of an owl is pasted on the back of the postcard with a speech bubble reading "Who, Who is Jack?" "H. H. 11/11/11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 11, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Shack With Water Wheel]
Postcard of a shack with a water wheel on a hill from which a babbling stream flows. On the back of the postcard a message reads, "The "?" we would like to "know" is, where in the world did that rascal Jack "Go." H. H. 11-18-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 18, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]
Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 4, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent in Beaumont]
Postcard of a red brick building near a white church, both with gray roofs. On the back, a newspaper clipping reading "For Twenty Years," pasted on the postcard with the words "I search in vain to ask this simple question again Who's Him? 11-15-11." written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 15, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Shack Near Pond]
Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a shack on a small hill near a pond with a wooden boat pulled onto the edge. The back of the postcard has a short note, "Most all the people in this "place," would dearly love to see Jack's "face." H. H. 11-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 17, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Newspaper Cartoon of Man, Woman, and Broken Down Car]
Postcard of an old fashioned car parked beside a dirt road with a cross-looking man and well dressed woman standing in the middle of the road. The caption reads "Well, "Jack," I guess you'll have to carry me." To the side, the writer adds "This is what you get for joy riding with Jack. H. H. 10-31-11." On the back, the message continues with "Didn't find "J" in Houston. H. H. 11-1-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
November 1, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of County Court House in Beaumont]
Postcard of a red brick three story building partially obscured by a large tree, described as "County court house Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping of the word " "If-," is pasted to the back of the postcard, with the words "I only knew who Jack was. H. H. 11/12-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 12, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History