[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]

Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to you. Ted."
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, T.J.S.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927]

Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on August 24, 1927. She writes about her daughters, one of whom is entering college soon, and a boy who helps her husband at his shop.
Date: August 24, 1927
Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crowded Beach]

Postcard of five boats near a crowded beach. The message on the back reads, "This is where we disembarked. A regular Atlantic City. Very wonderful and lovely. I had a very serious experience finding my baggage, but that is the worst - Love Mochie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 7, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cattle at Water]

Postcard of red and white speckled cattle wading into shallow water, described as "Trail herd watering." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 4, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Blick auf Sanssouci von der grossen Fontaine/Palace "Free From Care"]

Postcard of a calm in-ground pool in front of the grand walkway to a large estate's entrance. The letter on the back reads, "These are the loveliest grounds to the famous palace "Free from Care" built by Fred I. Berlin is most attractive and Azilu + I are certainly enjoying it - love to all Minnie J. Aug-8-1910." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex, USA."
Date: August 9, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calder Avenue]

Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont, Texas. Trees line the sidewalk of a brick road. The author writes to Elizabeth Seibel "Your beautiful card received and that beautiful piece of scenery aroused the wanderlust in me. I would certainly like to be with you, you asked, how have I been? I am just doing fine and working every day Sunday. Give my best regards to all the children at home. Be good and all."
Date: August 1911
Creator: Seibel, Elizabeth
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Small Town at the Base of a Mountain]

Postcard of a small town near a winding river with a mountain in the background. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 9, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Map of Mountain Trails]

Postcard of a map of trails between a small town and multiple mountain peaks. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 15, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Town Near Bridge Crossing Canal]

Postcard of a town near a stone bridge crossing a wide canal. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 11, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb
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 Man Sitting With Religious Pottery]

Postcard of a man sitting on a bench near a table with a green pitcher with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ painted below the mouth. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 10, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bear and Cub]

Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date: August 8, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Lookout" in Grand Canyon]

Postcard of a stone tower overlooking the Grand Canyon, described as " "The Lookout" near top of bright angel trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz." The message and description on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 5, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Busy Square]

Postcard of many people and pigeons wandering the stone-paved courtyard in front of a colorful building with green domed roofs. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: August 22, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ship "Carinthia"]

Postcard of a black, red, and white ship christened "Carinthia." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 4, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History