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[Postcard of a Boat on Clear Creek]
Postcard featuring a photograph on the front of a boat party on Clear Creek. The boat belonged to Luke Johnson and was a new acquisition at the time the photograph was taken. Johnson's party are dressed in festive attire.
Date:
1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]
Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date:
May 30, 1911
Creator:
Maurer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from C. A. Cagesen to A. T. Stockdale, February 14, 1911]
Postcard from C. A. Cagesen to A. T. Stockdale, writing that someone named Milt Hicks taking her for a ride in an automobile. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a herd of dairy cattle standing in the middle of a dirt road. There are two buildings with tin roofs visible in the background, as well as a group of trees.
Date:
February 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tillie to Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, August 25, 1911]
Postcard from Tillie to E. F. Kneupper, discussing her surprise trip to visit her mother. She talks about a girl named Emma being sick for about three months. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a herd of dairy cattle standing in the middle of a dirt road. There are two buildings with tin roofs visible in the background, as well as a group of trees.
Date:
August 25, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, April 23, 1911]
Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler in San Antonio, Texas. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a two-story L-shaped, white house with a front porch and tall trees obscuring the front of the house. Two white benches sit on the lawn within the trees, facing each other.
Date:
1911-04-24~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from H. T. to Mrs. Fritz Adler, December 8, 1911]
Postcard from H. T. to Mrs. Fritz Adler, discussing... The front of the postcard features a photograph of a stone bridge with a small, arched tunnel through the middle. On top of the bridge, which has a wooden rail along the edge, there is a small buggy being pulled by a horse. There are trees at the base and upper left side of the bridge, and through the tunnel, more trees are visible.
Date:
December 8, 1911
Creator:
T, H.
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]
Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date:
April 6, 1911
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 a Dirt Path Near Mountain]
Postcard of a dirt path edged by brush winding towards a mountain. The message on the front reads, "Tell slim Lacy that Faty said "Howdy" "Lover's Lane" Wouldn't this be an ideal place to go walking with "Jack?"" The message continues on the back with, "The big joke still continues to get funnier. Will tell you Xmas. Will you tell me who "Jack" is when you come home? H. H. 10-18-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 18, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of High School in Beaumont]
Postcard of a three story brick building with an American flag flying from the roof, described as "High School, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Still guessing about "Jack." Mamie please tell me. Harry H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 4, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Newspaper Article]
Postcard of a newspaper article announcing a marriage. The bridegroom's name is struck out and replaced with "Jack," as the name of the paper is crossed out and replaced with "Beaumont Journal." On the back, the letter reads, "Will break the news to you gently, Jack's married. Read about it on other side. H. H. 10-26-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Girl With Roses on Dress]
Postcard of a woman looking to the side, her short hair curled and held by a headband, with ribbons and roses sewn onto her dress. On the back, a short missive reads, "Still guessing who's Jack. H. H. 10-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 10, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat]
Postcard of a woman sketched with charcoal wearing a hat. The note below the woman's picture reads, "Mamie, Note I put another color to her hair. If I don't know who Jack is, I certainly know a rich joke on a certain somebody. Hugh. 10-07-11." The note continues on the back of the postcard with, "Who is Jack? H.H. 10-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 7, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Women With Curled Hair]
Postcard of two women with curled hair sketched in charcoal. The message on the back reads, "I am not positive but I think I know who he is. H. H. 12-3-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Trees Near a Wooden Fence]
Postcard of several narrow trees around a fence made of wood posts. The message on the back reads, "I made a terrible mistake. Yesterday, I accused a certain young man of being the long looked for Jack, but he positively refused to be such. H. H. 10-25-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 25, 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 the Broadway Esplanade in Galveston]
Postcard of a dirt path in a courtyard leading to a statue on top of a column. "Write soon?" is written below the title. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date:
August 3, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Patriotic American Cherub]
Postcard of a blonde haired angel holding a heart on a blue pillow towards a flying American flag with a message written below. "To my Valentine, To the banner above, I surrender with glee, My heart and my love; Dearest Sweetheart for thee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
February 11, 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 Confidential]
Postcard of the word "Confidential" typed in bold red letters. The words "Strictly" and "Who's Jack" are written above and below the word. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 11, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History