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[Postcard from J. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout, July 18, 1908]

Postcard from J. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has an illustration of a woman in a long-sleeved red dress, fur boa, and red hat. In her hand is an orange flag for the University of Texas. Below the drawing is a school cheer for the university. On the back, J. H. wrote that he heard Junia and her sister were moving to Chicago and that he wished them well.
Date: July 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas]

Postcard of Lindsay Hollow in Waco, Texas, with a handwritten note that says "Heaven's eternal years is thine." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Rodesia Stephens and says, "Hello Rodesia, how are you this evening? Hope you are well by this time. I wrote you a letter over a week ago, haven't heard from M.E.J. yet. I have a lot to tell when we meet again. Pro. Rinkney is as low as he can be. I am well, all send love. Mary E. Moore."
Date: July 9, 1908
Creator: Moore, Mary E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 28, 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

First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Tex.

Color tinted halftone postcard of the First Presbyterian Church, located at 310 N. Fulton St., in Marshall, Texas, photographed around 1907. The main building was constructed in 1884 in an English Arts and Crafts parish church style. The main gable-roofed structure has a picturesque tower entrance porch projecting on the right. Decorative shingles can be seen on the mid-level of the entrance tower and in the ends of the gables, and turned wood elements decorate the entrance porch. Bushes and trees surround the building. Printed on the upper right part of the image is the titles, "1136 First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Tex." Printed on the right edge of the image: "Published by Mathewson Drug Co., Marshall, Tex." Printed on the back in the lower left corner is the Curt Teich Co. logo with the letters "C" and "T" intertwined , "Co." in the opening of the "C", and "Chicago" below. There is a postmark dated July 18, 1908. The card was addressed to Miss Nelle Lymes in Waco, Texas, and forwarded to her in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: July 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Science Hall at the University of Tennessee]

Postcard of the science hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's traveling from Knoxville to Hot Springs.
Date: July 26, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Street in Colorado, Texas]

Postcard of a street crowded with horse-drawn wagons. Text on the front of the card names the street as Second Street in Colorado, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn, "Dear sister," and offers greetings to their mother.
Date: July 27, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Nave, the Interior of the Basillica in Quebec]

Postcard of the interior of the basillica with rows of wooden pews reaching to the front of the worship hall. Chandeliers hang from the decorated ceiling. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Law Courts and Fleet Street in London]

Postcard of a street full of horse drawn carts, sidewalks and tall buildings on both sides. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 23, 1908
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 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 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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Green Room at the White House]

Postcard of a room with green walls, green curtains, a green rug, and green seated chairs. The back of the postcard adds, "Green Room , White House, Washington - The Green Room has on the wall green velvet. The screen of Gobelin tapestry, in front of the mantel, was presented to Mrs. Grant by the Emperor of Austria." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I think this is a beautiful room don't you? We leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. Lots of love, Perry Duncan." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Caldwell, 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Throne Room at Windsor Castle]

Postcard of a white throne with red velvet seating. The wall is green and bears the royal crest in gold and white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs W. Va. to Pence Hotel."
Date: July 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse]

Postcard of a white lighthouse on the stony cliff near a grey roofed complex. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Prince Hotel, Power Springs, W. Va."
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Queen Alexandra]

Postcard of a woman with curled brown hair, wearing a fur stole around her shoulders over a blue dress with a white collar. The postcard adds further information with "Her Most Gracious Majesty Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, eldest daughter of H. M. King Christian IX of Denmark, Queen and Consort of H. M. King Edward VII. Born 1st December, 1844. Married fourth March 1863." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Caverhill Hall in St. John]

Postcard of a two story stone building with brown accents and moss growing on the side of the wall. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 10, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Interior of St. Anne de Beaupre Basillica]

Postcard of several columns decorated with wooden crutches inside the chapel with the main worship hall in view. The letter reads, "This church was founded on 1708 and here are the crutches and traces by the affected after being cured by prayer and ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of 3rd Ave. Looking East from 13th St. in Huntington, W. Va.]

Postcard of a road with trolley tracks and a horse drawn buggy, edged by trees and quaint homes. The back of the postcard reads, "Your letter received was glad to know that you are well and having a fine time you and Ammazeltas. Hope Mrs. Wilson keeps well and getting along nicely with her charge. All are well at Mrs. Wilson Home all the carriage making it regular. Have had a terrible tropical rain but no cooler. We hear everyday from your Mama, she is well, at Portland. Hope you get a postcard every day. Your little brothers are all doing fine, had a letter yesterday from Aida Welle, Love Grandma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs Care Pence Hotel West Va."
Date: July 19, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac Courtyard in Quebec]

Postcard of a circular dirt driveway where horse drawn buggies await residents of the chateau to board them. The chateau stands tall around the courtyard with green rooftops. It is located at 1 Rue des Carrières Québec,Qc G1R 4P5. Canada. 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 8, 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 Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]

Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date: July 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History