Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911 (open access)

Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911

Issue of the Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly which contains articles discussing the association's activities, biographical sketches, and historical essays. Contents of this issue:History of Texas Conference; Old Seguin Church; Some Burial Places; The Disturbance in Texas; Soule University.
Date: January 1911
Creator: Cody, C. C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, January 6, 1911]

Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, discussing a trade between the two of them. The front of the postcard features an illustration of the old mill dam in Boerne, Texas. The area depicted is a dried out river bed, with stumps and wood laying with rocks in the bottom of the bed. In the background, there are trees and and a green grassy area.
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: Wessely, Bertha
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Woman With Long Hair]

Postcard of a woman with long hair looking towards the camera. The letter below reads, "Hope you had a merry Xmas, will write soon. Tell me all about her. Address 480 Spruce st. Morgantown." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hippodrome in New York]

Postcard of red building with white accents and a sign that reads, "Hippodrome." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sweet Briar Song]

Postcard of the Sweet Briar Institute's emblem and school song, which is as follows, "Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! the flower fair The rose that on your crest you wear, Shall never fade but always bear Thy beauty - Oh, Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! thy columns white Shine on the hills, a beacon light Of truth to burn with radiance bright Forever - Oh, Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! Sweet Briar! we sing to thee; May thy foundations ever be Strong as the hills; thy purity That of thy rose, Sweet Briar!" The letter on the side reads, "Mamie dearest - your letter came to-day and I shall write you to-morrow. Love, love, love for you, Lu." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall N. W. Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: January 14, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street North From Rusk in Houston]

Postcard of two rows of buildings running parallel down the postcard, described as "Main Street North from Rusk, Houston, Texas." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman's Head]

Postcard of a charcoal drawing of a woman's head. On the back of the postcard, the message reads, "8 a.m. Just got your letter. Will answer tomorrow. Am just leaving town on a fishing trip. Jerry Gumm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 28, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History