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[Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, April 8, 1908]

Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, thanking him for sending something, and discussing Texas's pretty landscape. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Holy Angels Academy in Boerne, Texas, a two-story building with wrap-around porches on both stories. There is a small tower extending from the center of the roof of the building, with a cross-shaped spire at the top. There are a few short steps leading up to the first-story porch and the front door to the academy. There are several trees surrounding the building, obscuring much of the second-story.
Date: 1908-04-08~
Creator: A., L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin. (open access)

Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin.

This book contains the text of Austin City ordinances which were revised and adopted in 1908. Subject index begins on page 351.
Date: 1908
Creator: Austin (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star defenders; a chronicle of the Third Texas cavalry, Ross brigade (open access)

The Lone Star defenders; a chronicle of the Third Texas cavalry, Ross brigade

History of the Third Texas Cavalry, featuring the organization of the unit, accounts of battles in Missouri, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Iuka, the surrender at Vicksburg, the Battle of Yazoo City, Kilpatrick's Raid, the Atlanta Campaign, and the end of the war.
Date: 1908
Creator: Barron, S. B.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl Holding Fan]

The image in front of the postcard shows a cartoon of a little girl holding a hand-held fan with the printed message "Waiting for you." The postcard is blank on the back.
Date: 1908
Creator: Curt Teich & Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shipyard in Beaumont]

Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
Date: January 21, 1908
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1908 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1908

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1908
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River from Sycamore Street in Milwaukee]

Postcard of a series of tall buildings lining the the edge of the river, with a red bridge crossing it. The letter beside the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Dr. Irashing Beaumont Texas, Come McFaddin mail."
Date: June 28, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Footprints of Texas history (open access)

Footprints of Texas history

A book about Texas history.
Date: 1908
Creator: Dill, Minnie G.
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Irving Near Dallas (open access)

Irving Near Dallas

Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date: 1908~
Creator: Irving Board of Trade
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1908-December 1912] (open access)

[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1908-December 1912]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The month and year are written at the top of each new entry.
Date: 1908-01-15/1912-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Mrs. Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T. O'Connor General Business Ledger: May 1908-December 1913] (open access)

[T. O'Connor General Business Ledger: May 1908-December 1913]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Thomas O'Connor. Descriptive labels and business entities at the top of new entries.
Date: 1908-05-01/1913-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Thomas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T. O'Connor General Business Ledger: May 1908-January 1914] (open access)

[T. O'Connor General Business Ledger: May 1908-January 1914]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Thomas O'Connor. The month and year are displayed at the top of each new entry.
Date: 1908-05-01/1914-01-31
Creator: O'Connor, Thomas
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palisades of Seneca Lake]

Postcard of a house with a white staircase on the edge of a lake. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 8, 1908
Creator: Rotograph Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of the Alamo and of the local Franciscan missions (open access)

History of the Alamo and of the local Franciscan missions

Subjective history and praise of San Antonio, Texas, and the Alamo. Includes narratives about various Texan heros.
Date: 1908
Creator: Taylor, Henry Ryder
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hans Teichmueller;  biographical sketch, addresses and letters to his family (open access)

Hans Teichmueller; biographical sketch, addresses and letters to his family

Hans Teichmueller biographical sketch, includes addresses and letters to his family. Prepared by his loving wife and daughters.
Date: 1908
Creator: Teichmueller, Auguste Kellner
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History