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[Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, November 28, 1949]

Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, thanking her for her letter, sending her apologies that Mrs. Wise's father is unwell, and promising to explain why she will be unable to visit Boulder, Colorado until February. The front of the postcard features a photograph of two women standing on a large rock inside a dark cavern. Both women are wearing trousers and t-shirts, and the woman on the right has her hair pulled back into small draped turban. They are illuminated by a light from somewhere on the ground, which also reveals the large rock formations on the cave wall behind them. At their feet is a sign that reads, "Visit Cascade Caverns." The name of the cave, "Tobacco Room," is printed at the top of the postcard.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, June 7, 1912]

Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, discussing their home, which they say is near the scene depicted on the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small, sloped mountain covered with trees at the top and base of the mountain, and dotted with trees around the middle. At the base of the largest part of the slope are three buildings - two barns and one two-story house with columns.
Date: June 7, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carolyn Scott in Boulder, Colorado]

Carolyn Street Scott in Boulder, Colorado.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Elk Lodge Membership Card] (open access)

[Elk Lodge Membership Card]

Membership card for Elk Lodge belonging to John H. Sutherlin. It reads: "No. 502. Durango, Colo., Lodge No. 507, B. P. O. Elks. This is to Certify that Bro. John H. Sutherlin has paid dues to Oct. 1st, 1909 and at the date of issuing this card was in good standing in said lodge. Dated 7 day of June 1909."
Date: June 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gateway to Garden of the Gods]

Postcard of the mountain and rocky cliffs surrounding a snowy meadow. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 3, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]

Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me while I am here. Jassie Polk Address Chautauqua Grounds Boulder, Col." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 8, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bear Lake]

Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Collage of Western Scenes]

Postcard of three film strips, each with three pictures. The first strip from top to bottom is a fisherman casting his reel, a herd of cattle, and a blue-cast mountain. The second film strip has gold and green trees against a blue-cast mountain, and a dark skyline. The third has a blue mountain beyond a green treeline on the edge of a lake, and rolling green hills. Obscuring the bottom two scenes are obscured by a sketch of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. At the bottom, the postcard adds " "Host of the West" Cosmopolitan Hotel Denver, Colorado."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Manitou]

Postcard of rolling hills in the distance with a sparsely populated valley between and a winding asphalt road. Below the picture, the postcard describes the view as "Manitou from Serpentine Drive, Manitou, Colo." On the back, the postcard adds, "Manitou from Serpentine Drive Situated at the foot of Pikes Peak nearly surrounded by high mountains lies Manitou, where all the springs in the Pikes Peak region are located. This water is bottled and used as table water, also used for bathing purposes. The finest and most modern Bath House in the United States is located in the center of the town. In this building is the famous and original Manitou Soda Spring at which water is served free to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tilden Health School Apartments]

Postcard of a three story brick building with columns near the entrance, with white accents. Below the picture, the postcard describes it as "Building No. 1 - Apartments, Tilden Health School, Denver, Colorado."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Cosmopolitan]

Postcard of a multistory brick building on a busy street, described further on the back as "Hotel Cosmopolitan Denver, Colorado 460 Rooms with Bath, Opened June 5, 1926. The largest and finest hotel in the State. One bock from all car lines. The leading hotel of Denver." The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 26, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brown Palace Hotel at Night]

Postcard of a nine story brown hotel at night, described as "Brown Palace Hotel by Night, Denver, Colo." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: June 27, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tilden Health School]

Postcard of a large three story brick building with white accents behind the treeline along the sidewalk. Below the picture, the postcard describes it as "Building No. 2. The Tilden Health School, Denver, Colorado."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Elk Lodge Membership Card] (open access)

[Elk Lodge Membership Card]

Membership card for Elk Lodge belonging to John H. Sutherlin. It reads: "No. 502. Durango, Colo., Lodge No. 507, B. P. O. Elks. This is to Certify that Bro. John H. Sutherlin has paid dues to Apr 1, 1910 and at the date of issuing this card was in good standing in said lodge. Dated 6 day of Apr 1910."
Date: April 6, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2001 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2001

Proceedings of the 37th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws, and the meeting minutes for a SWFAS business meeting.
Date: 2002
Creator: Robertson, Pinky
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History