[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 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 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

[Postcard of a Boy Hugging a Young Girl]

Postcard of a blonde boy wearing a red outfit embracing a girl with a fur coat from behind, while a brown dog sits beside them. The words "I Adore You," are typed on the card. On the back, the picture continues with the boy and dog alone, the dog saying, "Not yet, but soon." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date: February 13, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Steamship from Hamburg-Amerika Linie]

Postcard of three boats near the large steamship described as part of the "Hamburg-Amerika Linie." The letter on the postcard reads, "Beautiful scenery all the way out, "water." In sight of land now, and maybe I'm not glad to see it. Suppose I will stagger a while from the motion of the ship. People may think I drink. Sincerely, F. D. Dickman." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, USA."
Date: January 13, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Steamer From Norfolk & Wahsington Line]

Postcard of a ship as seen from the side with three levels, many flags including two American flags, and a large black steam column. "With love from Leonora," is written below the picture. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History