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[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters, November 1908]

Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with a tinted image of the state capitol building in Albany, New York. There is a note written on the reverse side of the card that discusses Harper's adventures while at the beach the past eight weeks; Harper also mentions his collection of newspapers he gathered from the ports he visited.
Date: November 1908
Creator: Harper, Raymond L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters, March 3, 1908]

Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with a tinted image of the Hotel Heublein in Hartford, Connecticut which appears red in the picture. The note on the reverse side of the card tells about Harper's receiving of two cards from Walters and that the weather is slowly beginning to warm up in Connecticut.
Date: March 3, 1908
Creator: Harper, Raymond L
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Farmers Union Warehouse]

Postcard of a man standing between stacks of cotton bales in a large barn, with the caption, "Rogers Tex. Farmers Union Warehouse." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas and says, "Hello. How are you this eve? I am down in the bottom cutting wood now. Got 8 more boys with me. We are having a good old time. Well how was preaching Sunday? Mattie & Leo. Kreuger were at our house Sunday. All went to Knob Creek to prayer meeting Sunday night. Bye bye. A."
Date: January 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]

Postcard of buildings lining a dirt road. Text on the photo says "Business portion Austin St. Holland, Texas." A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Hello, feel like 15 cts. I look worse. How are your good old fellows? I guess you are having a good time, at least I hope so." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1907
Creator: Holland Drug Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Waco Flood]

Postcard of Waco during a flood of the Brazos River. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Kate Dean in Claremont, New Hampshire and says "This picture does not half tell the tale of East Waco's terrible flood. The Brazos is a terrible river. With love, C.F.D."
Date: May 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Buffalo at Brackenridge Park]

Postcard of buffalo grazing in a field at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date: May 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]

Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
Date: June 27, 1907
Creator: Hendrick, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dredge in Brazos River]

Postcard of a dredge in the Brazos River near Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Will try and write you in a fortnight. Rec'd Bertha's letter, was glad to hear from you. Mae."
Date: September 19, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters]

Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with an illustration on the back of two fairies unraveling a scroll with "Board-Bill" written at the bottom; the quote on the left side reads: "Love is the insane desire on the part of a chump to pay a woman's board-bill for life, so beware."
Date: March 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to Birdie Walters, December 13, 1907]

Postcard from a man named Lawrence to Birdie Walters with a photograph of some of the student tents at "A. & M. College, Texas." These tents are line up next to a long row of trees and in front of two large buildings seen in the background. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Lawrence's possible trip to San Marcos on the train in the coming days and that he would love to see her at the depot.
Date: December 13, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Roger Fulton to Birdie Walters in Dripping Springs, Texas]

Postcard from Roger Fulton to Barbie Walters with a note on that reads in part: "may you be loved by all but most by me." The illustration on the front of the card is of a bouquet of flowers with a border created by vines.
Date: April 1908
Creator: Fulton, Roger L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters]

Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with an image on the front showing West Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut; there is a line of houses positioned along the water front. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Harper's being in Westbrook during the month of August and that there is "good fishing, boating and crabing" there.
Date: 1907-08?
Creator: Harper, Raymond L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]

Postcard of the north side of Main street in Holland, Texas. A handwritten note on the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "Well if it wasn't for the scripture where it says all ye who are weary and heavy laden come unto me and I will give you rest. That is the only hope I have in this world. I don't think there ever will be any more pleasure for me left in this old world. I do sometimes wonder if ever I could be happy again. There is only one [?] for me and that is-"
Date: July 29, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Austin County Court House]

Postcard of Austin County Court House in Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Hello Annie. How are you taking in these days? Hope you are taking life easy. Best wishes for a happy Easter and lots of eggs. Emil."
Date: April 1, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gwendalen to Lois Matlock, April 9, 1909]

Postcard from a woman named Gwendalen to Lois Matlock with an image of three children playing with baby chicks next to a chicken entitled: "The New Pets." The note on the back discusses school and she asks Lois if she has started because her "school is out 23 or May."
Date: April 9, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]

Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date: June 17, 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 a Couple and Firemen]

Illustrated postcard of a kissing couple within a burning heart, surrounded by firemen attempting to extinguish the fire with hoses and ladders. There is a Poem in German printed in the top left corner of the postcard. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message from the sender, saying, "My dear Sir! My best compliments for new year 1910!"
Date: December 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of Firemen by their Station]

Postcard with a photograph of five firemen outside of their fire station. One of the men is sitting on a horse-drawn transport, two are seated on a fire truck, and one is standing in between the truck and horses. This fire station has two garages that are open in this picture, and it has a porch on the second level of the building.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Firemen Working on their Fire Engine]

Postcard with a photo of a group of firemen working on their fire engine; the caption on the photo reads: "Intake side auto fire engine." There is a water hose attached to the pictured side of the car but the men are working on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note that says "hope these cards interest you" on the back. The photo on the reverse side shows the ruins of the Burdick House after a fire burned it down on December 9, 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The building is almost completely destroyed, most of the area is covered in smoke while three firemen are standing in a ground talking together.
Date: December 10, 1909
Creator: Smith, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding post cards he is going to send, as well as saying that this photo represents "Chemicals #11 located 2 1/2 miles from center of city." The photograph on the reverse side shows one of the chemical trucks pulled by two horses in front of the local fire station in Springfield, Massachusetts; there are five firemen also posing with the wagon, three are standing in the back and two are sitting in the driver's seat. There are ladders and a rolled up water hose in the back of the wagon.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon on a City Street]

Postcard with a photograph of horse-drawn wagons used by the local fire department traveling down a city street. The wagon in front is loaded with ladders and a few firemen are riding on the back, two firemen are sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses. There are also two wagons being driven along behind the first one.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History