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[Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley - November 6, 1911]
Postcard from Calvin E. Trammell to Eddie Handley of Maverick, Runnels County. The front of the postcard depicts a panoramic view of a parade held on July 4, 1911 on the intersections of Wall and Main Street in Midland, looking at the northwest.
Date:
November 6, 1911
Creator:
Trammell, Calvin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Texas Cotton Palace]
Postcard of the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco, Texas at night, the building outlined with small colored lights. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Fred Setchell in Canaan, Maine, and says "Dear Ross. I am at McGregor visiting Tina. Yesterday we spent all day in Waco. Went out to Oakwood to visit the little grave. Twenty-five years this month. The afternoon at Cotton Palace. Such a crowd. Will return home tonight. With great deal of love to all. From Aunt Effa."
Date:
November 10, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 30, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the picture on the reverse side: "This shows Truck 8-13-6 at work on Essex Fire 821 Washington Ave. April 15-1911." The photograph shows three different fire trucks with long ladders pointed up towards a burning building; Eagan says "#8 truck is at #32 house. That is first one with two men on the aerial ladder."
Date:
November 30, 1911
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 18, 1911]
Postcard with a photograph of "Engine Co. 32 Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. Eagan writes in his note on the back that "the driver made a special run" for him as he took the picture. The wagon is running down a street in the city with two firemen hanging off of the back end and two others sitting in the driver's seat. Eagan also asks Pendexter if he knows Chief van Toor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date:
November 18, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 1, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter regarding the status of Eagan, he is out of the #32 apparatus, and it is he who is seated in the photographed car on the reverse side. The photograph shows Eagan sitting in the driver's seat of a Webb car with an engine from Calgary, Canada; he says that the car is parked in front of the Webb factory.
Date:
November 1, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 12, 1911]
Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the truck in the photo on the reverse side and its location. The photo shows a Webb Engine fire truck belonging to the St. Louis Fire Department in St. Louis, Missouri; the truck is parked outside of Station 43 in the city. Five firemen are also in the picture, four are on the truck and one is sitting in the garage entrance.
Date:
November 12, 1911
Creator:
Eagan, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of High School in Kenedy, Texas]
Postcard of a photograph of large, four-story building with windows along each floor, a small tower at the top of the roof, several chimneys, and an arched front entrance. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as a high school in Kenedy, Texas. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Mr. Leslie Boone in San Marcos, Texas from his mother.
Date:
1911-11-13~
Creator:
unknown
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 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 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
[Postcard of Y. M. C. A. Building in Beaumont, Texas]
Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Y. M. C. A. Building, Beaumont, Texas." A picture of a watch is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "Me find Jack H. H. 11-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 10, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Woman With Flower in Hair and Kitten on Shoulder]
Postcard of a woman with curled hair and a flower tucked behind her ear with a kitten sitting on her shoulder. On the picture, a message is typed that reads, "For every boy that's lonely there's a girl who's lonesome too." The message continues in handwriting with "I wish you were going to be here tonight for the club dance," on the front and "Saw Jack out to Sig's last night; sure did look classy. H. H. 11-29-11" on the back. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 29, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History