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[Postcard from Egon Wahrmund to Birdie Walters, August 23, 1909]
Postcard from Egon Wahrmund to Birdie Walters with a photograph looking down a street in Fredericksburg, Texas. The note on the reverse side tells Birdie that he was glad to see her at a reunion and that he wished he "could have heard you playing once."
Date:
August 23, 1909
Creator:
Wahrmund, Egon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon]
Postcard with a photo of one of the engines of the Springfield Fire Department in Springfield, Massachusetts. The person who wrote the note on the back of the picture says that he caught a cold during the "Indian PowWow Clambake at Riverside Park." The wagon in the picture is loaded with blankets, rope, and a long water hose rolled up in the back and is being pulled by two spotted horses; two firemen are also seated in the driver's seat holding the reins.
Date:
October 18, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter, May 7, 1912]
Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter regarding different collections of photographs. The photograph on the backside of the card shows a view of a fireman sitting in an old fire engine belonging to the Stratford Fire Department in Stratford, Connecticut. This vehicle has a ladder attached to its side, a basket with a water hose on top, and an alarm bell on the far back.
Date:
May 7, 1912
Creator:
Conor, Clarence W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing a Street Scene in McGregor, Texas]
Postcard showing a street scene in McGregor, Texas; the photograph shows a group of men standing in the middle of the street and a horse-drawn carriage walking by the corner of a building. The note on the back of the card discusses the sender's recent visit to Waco and that they are sorry they were unable to meet up: "hope I can attend church with you Sunday morning.
Date:
August 14, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas]
Postcard of First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, with people walking on the sidewalks around it. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Hjalmar Haddorf in North Platte, Nebraska and says, "This is not colored, but I am sending it because you sent a view of the 1st Bapt. Ch. of Omaha, which is very pretty. Edena May Carroll. San Marcos, Texas."
Date:
March 1916
Creator:
Carroll, Edena May
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Street in Waco]
Postcard of cars and people on Austin Street in Waco, Texas, with buildings lining the sides of the street. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "You must come visit us sometime, then you could see our nice little city." Another handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Myrtle Birk in Voca, Texas and says "Read your letter, and was again glad to hear from you. It was Cha's finger that was mashed under a big granite rock. Dr. took off one joint of it so he is minus part of a finger, but we have not told Mother and Father Houston about having it amputated. Mildred has been sick for a week, cold and rising in her head. Love, Addie."
Date:
January 12, 1920
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Waco Natatorium Pool]
Postcard of an indoor pool with people in and around the water. A typed caption says "Natatorium Pool, one of the largest and best in the South, Waco, Texas." Another note on the back of the photo says, "This is certainly a swell place to go in bathing as Waco has no beach. Tuesdays and Thursday nights are for Ladies and Escorts and you can take a girl and go there and have the best time of your life."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Twelfth and Franklin Streets in Waco]
Postcard showing people and buildings on Twelfth and Franklin Streets in Waco, Texas, with Austin Avenue Methodist Church visible on the left side of Twelfth Street. A handwritten note on the back of the card is addressed to Mrs. W.D. Barton in Ozona, Texas and says, "I guess you think I have forgotten you but I haven't. I am fine. I don't know when I will be thru. I like Waco fine. Go to Sunday School and Church every Sunday. We have about 500 members in Sunday School when I go. A Meeting has just close and it sure was fine. Charley Cortes."
Date:
May 13, 1911
Creator:
Cortes, Charley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas]
Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas, showing the arched entryway. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Mr. Otis J. Paul in Montgomery, Michigan and says, "Dear Father, Mother. We are all well and happy and getting along fine. How are you? It is fine out here, will write a letter to. By. Bye. With love from your loving sons Guy, Carl."
Date:
September 18, 1917
Creator:
Paul, Guy & Paul, Carl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Infantry Replacement Band]
Postcard of the Infantry Replacement Band, a large group of soldiers holding instruments, at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note in Italian on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Al caro amico E. Marino" in Kansas City, Missouri and says, "Questa è la band dove appartengo. Sà puo trovarmi? C'ha un punto. Su una spalla." In this note the author identifies himself as the band member with a mark on his shoulder. Fifth sitting man from the left.
Date:
October 24, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Division Headquarters at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of a low wooden building next to a dirt road. A typed caption below the picture says "Division Headquarters, Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of automobiles driving on a dirt road between rows of buildings at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Alma Blank in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and says "Dear Friend - Received your letter and was very glad to hear from you. We have to go out on the shooting on the range. It is raining here a little tonight. Please send me your address when you go to Waupun. Will write a letter later. Billy."
Date:
[1917-10-11,1917-11-29]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date:
May 12, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tent Rows]
Postcard of soldiers standing in a dirt road separating two long rows of large tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tents]
Postcard of Section A of Camp MacArthur, filled with tents in neat rows.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers Washing Dishes]
Postcard of soldiers standing around a wash bucket holding dishes, with a long building in the background, and a note that says "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to F. P. Hansen in Thornton, Idaho and says "Dear Mother, Here is a picture of some of us boys washing our dishes. Where you see the x, that is me. It isn't very plain but that is me anyway. Show this to the folks so they can see how we hafto wash our own dishes in camp. Eugene."
Date:
[1917-10-11,1918-04-14]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Mess Line]
Postcard of soldiers standing in line outside of the mess hall at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says, "Dear Sister, An idea of how we look when ready for the big eats. No wonder a fellow gets an appetite trying to get in the front of that line. About all you see is half, the rest are inside. Love to all, Jim."
Date:
[1917-10-20,1918-02-15]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers at "The Canteen"]
Postcard of Soldiers standing outside of a building, "The Canteen," eating and drinking. A handwritten note on the border of the picture says "I guess the Mexicans make it but believe me I give them hell when I see them." Another note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Philip Simonean in North Oxford, Massachusetts and says, " I see a lot of stuff that is worse then Old Crow. Dear Pa, I hope the old Twisters are doing good. I think I am as hard as a rock now and I could work like a mule when I get back. I feel fine this life is just the thing to make me grow. Your loving son Henry."
Date:
January 18, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers in Mess Line]
Postcard of soldiers standing in a long line outside of a long building, with rows of buildings in the background. Text on the photo says "The mess line. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is the mess or dinner line and the boys are always hungry. We at the infirmary eat 30 minutes before the others so our grub is always hot. Lovingly, Harry."
Date:
[1917-10-20..1918-10-16]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers on Wash Day]
Postcard of soldiers washing in long water troughs outside of a building, with the caption "A typical scene on washday at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "On the back side of the bath house. There is a bath house to every row of tents; e.i. to every company, battery troop or squadron - depends on the branch of service. Our bath houses are a more permanent construction than these. It was this kind that I spent my afternoons in last August."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Come to the wedding Wednesday-night, come early if you want a seat. I hope to meet you then. Your [?] friend, Helen [?] Moody." Another handwritten note on the back of the card says "Well good morning bright-eyes. Guess you will be surprised to get a card from the Moody Post mistress but hope it will be a very pleasant surprise for you. I often [?] have heard sister speak of you. She thinks you are ok but calls you mischievous sometimes but I don't."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Moody, Helen & Cann, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]
Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built in 1901-1902 and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis. The edifice was later sold to the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
Cann, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History