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[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1956]

Photograph of the 1956 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are six girls in white robes and five boys in dark robes and bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek and Cantor A. Friedman stand in the back row. The students are Sandra Leona Berkowitz, Elaine Schwartz, Linda Ellen Grenadier, Frances Jay Friedman, Maxine Stein, Janet Marilyn Siegel, Harry David Pila, Harry Sherwin Bailin, Morton Alan Levenson, Alvin Daiches, and Cordell Green.
Date: May 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Missed Phone Call Message to Major Wood] (open access)

[Missed Phone Call Message to Major Wood]

Phone message given to Major Wood with the box checked to call Mr. Ford.
Date: October 13, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Linndner, February 13, 1907]

Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Lindner, saying they were glad to receive his letter. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the postcard contains the recipient's name and address.
Date: February 13, 1907
Creator: F., P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Mrs.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date: 1956-07-13~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wasp Creek Shooting Club Shooting Card] (open access)

[Wasp Creek Shooting Club Shooting Card]

Wasp Creek Shooting Club shooting card for Hubert Kohls on Sunday, October 13, 1924.
Date: October 13, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Ledger: April 1903 - June 1905] (open access)

[General Business Ledger: April 1903 - June 1905]

Ledger containing balance sheets by month of business accounts and cash on hand including expenses, sales, and improvements.
Date: 1903-04-13/1905-06-17
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[O'Connor Brothers General Business Ledger: July 1899 - March 1939] (open access)

[O'Connor Brothers General Business Ledger: July 1899 - March 1939]

Ledger containing information about cattle brands, ownership, registration, and sale, as well as other documentation about the care of cattle and related business interests.
Date: 1899-07-13/1939-03-01
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin & O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Atilano Sanchez to Mariano, March 13, 1857] (open access)

[Letter from Atilano Sanchez to Mariano, March 13, 1857]

Transmittal of copies of documents in the reform of the Fundación de la Obra Pía; efforts to save the organization from destruction; opposition of “los principales en lo científico” Juan José Espinosa de los Monteros, Juan Francisco Azcárate, and Andrés Quintana Roó, directed by Francisco Sánchez de Tagle; mercantile opposition by Lorenzo Carrera; benefits obtained by Lorenzo Zavala for editing the “Decreto sentencia expoliatoria”; financial support given group by Francisco González Agüero; opposition of deputies and senators; provisions of benefactress' will changed; appointment of Patronos; fear of ministry of Lerdo; election of president; fear of spending of all money derived from “tratado pendiente” with the United States; effort to withdraw Jesuits from supervision of the Obra pía; denuncia made by Promotor Robledo; appeal to Pedro Escudero; “El Impreso del S. Vélez”; exclusion of Jesuits from Hacienda pública confirmed by Santa Anna in 1843; limits on amortization.
Date: March 13, 1857
Creator: Sanchez, Atilano
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fun at the Ranch Photo]

Photograph of Curtis Whetten, as a child (around age 3 or 4), sitting on a brown horse named Josco. They are standing in a barren desert area and mountains are visible in the far background.
Date: December 13, 1979
Creator: Whetten, Larayne
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1955 vacation bible school class]

Photograph of the 34th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 13 to 24, 1955, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1955-06-13/1955-06-24
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman Looking at Locket]

Postcard of a brown haired woman wearing a brown and cream colored dress looking inside an open locket. The scene is described as "The Old Miniature." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Do I know you? I think I should, judging from the number of times Jim has spoken to me of you. We spent yesterday in Calvert - am very sorry I could not make Beaumont a short visit this summer. Clem." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin, 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 13, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of P & L. E. Station]

Postcard of a train station with four men in suits standing outside, behind the train track. A powerline stands by the station, on the deck. The right edge identifies the scene as "P. & L. E. Station, Monogahela, Pa." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont Texas."
Date: March 13, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man and Woman in Field]

Postcard of a man wearing a red tunic, dark pants and hat, and white tunic standing in a field with a woman in a red dress and red hat wearing a white apron. Both of their heads are bowed in prayer, a basket sitting on the ground between them, with a laden wooden wheelbarrow set beside the woman and a pitchfork stuck in the ground beside the man. The letter written on the horizon reads as follows, "My dear Mamie, Did you get home safe? My address is 1225 E. Ave. Huntington. Good bye." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Puppy]

Postcard of a drawn puppy sitting on its hindquarters with a short message reading, "I wish I had a sweetheart." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Period Hotel]

Postcard of a two story white house with a green roof, described as "Period Hotel and Annex, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 13, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Blackstone French Room in Chicago]

Postcard of a white walled room with magenta carpeting, seats, and curtains. The white table is set with pink flowers. On the back, a message reads, "I am coming to Washington + hope to see you. H. G." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston School Washington D. C."
Date: January 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sugar Refineries in New Orleans]

Postcard of multiple story brick buildings near docks where horses draw carts laden with bags of sugar. The back of the postcard has a short letter, which reads, "Just got your letter, it was so sweet of you to write. [illegible] to get a hustle on [illegible] please. Love to all Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 13, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rose Framed Prose]

Postcard of rose flowers drawn to frame a message that reads, "Out of a heart that's filled with..delight..In knowing the world is...treating you right. I offer you this as a Valentine...smile..With a little red...heart filled. with love.. worth while." The message on the back reads, "All well + send bushels of love. Pa and Mother Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Seneca Lake in Watkins, New York]

Postcard of a lake behind the treeline. The scene is described as "View of Seneca Lake from Oakwood Park." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Marshall College]

Postcard of a campus of red buildings surrounded by neighboring houses. The postcard is further described on the back as "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The Oldest College located in West Virginia's largest city." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 13, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Lounge of Prince George Hotel]

Postcard of a wood paneled room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the blue seated chairs and a tiger pelt on the floor. The scene is described as " "The Lounge," 28th St. Entrance Prince George Hotel 27th - 28th Streets, between Fifth and Madison Avenue New York City." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: January 13, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Swiss Coastal Town]

Postcard of multistory complexes lining the coast with a Swiss flag flying on the roof of one. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 13, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History