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[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
Date: May 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.
Date: June 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, April 18, 1907]

Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, discussing how she likes Boerne, Texas so far, and mentioning that they and some others should get together soon. 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 photograph has the recipient's name and address on it.
Date: April 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman With Eyes Closed]

Postcard of a woman with her hair pinned up, eyes closed and lips parted. The picture is called "Curiosity." The letter on the postcard reads, "Wednesday, will write some Vivinnie is calling me now. We hare having more parties - Jassie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Girl and Boy]

Postcard of a young girl dressed in formal clothes looking towards the camera while the young boy kneels in front of her with his hat on the ground. The scene is described in the left corner as "Proposal - "Shall I say yes?" " The letter on the postcard reads, "The country club [...] this eve + we are going out. How is your mother? It sure is hot here now. So write to me soon. Jassie is home again + I was out awfully glad to see her. With love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of George Washington's Bedroom at Mount Vernon]

Postcard of a white four poster bed with yellow and pink fringed curtains at the window, cherry wood furniture, and a red and green rug. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, We are now in Washington, having a lovely time with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Arlington Cottage]

Postcard of yellow houses with multiple stories and wrap-around terraces. The scene is described as "The Arlington Cottage, Virginia Beach, Virginia." The letter on the back reads, "We have been to Va Beach + now at Cape Henry and are having a grand time. Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of West Virginia State Building - Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a yellow two story building with white accents, columns, and balconies. Around the postcard, a note is written that reads, "Hello! Skinflint I am having a delightful time here every moment. The exposition is fine. Good-bye Leonora." The letter continues on the back with, "I am so disappointed not to have gotten to come to Huntington." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Avenue Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Agnes Academy in Houston]

Postcard of a three story brick estate with marble columns supporting the upper balcony. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Watkins Glen in New York]

Postcard of wooden stairs leading to the top of the rugged cliff-side from the watery basin. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beaumont Country Club]

Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Julia - This is Sunday and we are busy as ever. I will write a letter tomorrow Hoping this will find you well and happy Mamma." The card is addressed to Mrs. Julia Stafford, Meridian Mississippi (Meridian Norman's College).
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, May 18, 1910]

Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, discussing a six mile drive the sender took, and the natural beauty he or she saw. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of Fern Bank waterfall in Boerne Texas. The waterfall is a small stream of water spilling over a rocky ledge covered in greenery. The water fall cascades down a short distance, and then over a rock and into a pool of water. There are more rocks and greenery on either side of the waterfall.
Date: May 18, 1910
Creator: Schench, G. L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street North From Rusk in Houston]

Postcard of two rows of buildings running parallel down the postcard, described as "Main Street North from Rusk, Houston, Texas." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Shack With Water Wheel]

Postcard of a shack with a water wheel on a hill from which a babbling stream flows. On the back of the postcard a message reads, "The "?" we would like to "know" is, where in the world did that rascal Jack "Go." H. H. 11-18-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, August 18, 1912]

Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, discussing her trip to Boerne, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helen's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There are other wooden buildings beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill.
Date: August 18, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oleanders in Bloom]

Postcard of a tree with pink and white blooms. The letter on the back reads, "Sorry I won't get to see all of you before leaving for the winter - Expect to go to San Angelo next week - Put a substitute for us in the club and for goodness sake don't forget me for I hope to get back to that town some day - With best to you and your mother. Adelaide." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin + 3rd Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 18, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Number 4, November 18, 1928 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Number 4, November 18, 1928

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: November 18, 1928
Creator: United States. Marine Corps. Marine Brigade, 2nd. Aircraft Squadrons.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Front and East Perspective. T.S.C.W. Chapel.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T. S. C. W. Chapel. Front and East Perspective.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Purchase Order] (open access)

[Purchase Order]

Purchase order for a street clock written to Sutherland Jewelry.
Date: December 18, 1952
Creator: Port Arthur (Tex.). Office of Purchasing Agent
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
State of Texas Governor's Message to the 56th Legislature, 1st Called Session, May 18, 1959 (open access)

State of Texas Governor's Message to the 56th Legislature, 1st Called Session, May 18, 1959

Text of an address by Texas Governor Price Daniel to the first called session of the fifty sixth Legislature of the State of Texas
Date: May 18, 1959
Creator: Price, Daniel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1980] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1980]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1980 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 1980
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1983] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1983]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1983 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 1983
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History