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[Portrait of Stephen Eichelberger as an Infant]

Photograph of Stephen Eichelberger (1908-1987) posing for a portrait in a wicker chair with throw pillows. He wears a light-colored gown and looks to the right of the photographer.
Date: 1908~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Stewart Building]

Postcard of the Stewart building in Houston. Text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Arrived on time & found that Father is not so bad. Will see Aunt Jennie tomorrow Shirley" The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Forsgard of Waco.
Date: October 29, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]

Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.
Date: November 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group on a Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a group of men and women in formal dress posing on an iron railroad bridge. Most of the subjects are looking toward a man in the center and smiling.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group Posing in a Line]

Postcard of a group of young men and women posing in a line, with their hands on each other's shoulders. The individual pictured 5th from the left is identified as Minnie Parker on the back of the card. A written message on the back of the card reads "Know you had a fine time at the carnival. I sure hated to miss it but couldn't help it- Suppose you know what picture this is- Phil C" The card is addressed to Miss Jessie and Mamie Parker of Ladonia, Texas.
Date: September 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]

Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Harbor at Galveston]

Postcard of a harbor in Galveston where two boats are moored. Debris litters the concrete on the edge of the harbor, and several large industrial structures rise up in the distance. Handwritten print on the front of the postcard reads "this is not snow— just shell. Not egg shell either." Cursive handwriting at the bottom reads "Just a little different from the fleet of Waco." The card is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: November 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Fannin School]

Postcard of the Fannin School in Houston, Texas. Text on the back of the card reads "Why don't you write, didn't you get my letter and photo? Nellie" The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: January 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Public School Building in Marlin, Texas]

Postcard of the Public School Building in Marlin, Texas. A crowd of individuals poses in front of the building. Text in the bottom left-hand corner of the front of the card reads "Allen's City Drug Store." A handwritten message on the back of the car reads: "Did not fail to post the letter. Now it's up to me. Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1908
Creator: Allen's City Drug Store
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History