Resource Type

[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
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. G. F. Southwick, February, 10, 1907]

Postcard to Mrs. G. F. Southwick. The postcard features a photograph of a long, two-story building with porches on both stories and a stone wall with an open gate in front of the building. The roof of the building is gabled and the porch on the second story is enclosed by a screen. There are a few small trees within the yard, and beyond the fence is a road. There are handwritten notes around the border of the photograph, and the back is blank except for a name and address.
Date: February 10, 1907
Creator: Bruhl, A. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. Arthur, May 11, 1907]

Postcard to Mrs. Arthur. The postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of the town of Boerne, Texas, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, as well as the name and address of the recipient
Date: May 11, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]

Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date: July 12, 1907
Creator: Sill, Edward William
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing of the Majestic Hotel]

Postcard of a drawing of the Majestic Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magnolia Nursery]

Postcard of Magnolia Nursery in Beaumont. Printed at the top of the postcard is "Magnolia Nursery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9728."
Date: [1907..1952]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of John Smith]

Postcard of John Smith wearing armor and bearing a sword. His coat of arms is in the upper left corner. The note above the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, Why don't you ever write? Wish you were here with me, Sia." On the back of the postcard, a biography of John Smith is typed. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 27, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Swan Pond in Central Park]

Postcard of a group of finely dressed young people watching four swans on a pond as a boat floats under a bridge. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "We fed the ducks last Sunday. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Boy With Valentine's Day Note]

Postcard of a young blonde boy wearing dark pants and hat, a green tunic and red scarf, standing next to a note in chalk which reads as follows, "Ach so Much i LoF you yes To My Valentine." The back of the postcard addresses itself to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1907 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: May 30, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Busy Avenue in Huntington]

The image in front of the postcard shows a busy Third Avenue with carriages, a streetcar and pedestrians. There is a streetcar in the middle of the postcard. Crossing in front of it are pedestrians. To the far right corner is a carriage with two figures. There are shops on both sides of the street. The building on the right side of the postcard with the name "M. Broh." is the Broh Building. In the middle of the image at the top is a streetlight dangling from a cable. At the top of the image is handwritten text that says, "With love, from Edna." At the bottom of the image is printed the following: "Third Avenue, looking East from 9th Street, Huntington, W. Va." Credit as the publisher is given to H. G. Hoffman. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin from Beaumont, Texas.
Date: 1907
Creator: Edna
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The White House on a Winter's Night]

Postcard of the White House on a snowy night lit only by lamps near the entrance. The scene is described as "Washington, D. C., The White House on a Winter's Night." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mamie, Isn't this pretty? I guess you are going to school now. I am crazy to get home + ride in our auto + Is Miss Austin going to teach in the same place this year - With love to all - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 23, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Shooting the Chutes at Coney Island]

Postcard of a yellow pier with a white sign reading "Shoot the Chutes 5c." Four men, three boys, and a girl stand on the docks while two full boats are on the water. On the back of the postcard, a letter reads as follows, "Shelley Arms - Fort Thomas - S. Kentucky Dear Holy: We went on this thing the other day - it took my breath. It looks so much like it. Saw your mother and grandma today in front of Roger's and Miss Mary Parsons and Mother. Sincerely, Heine." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man Pushed by a Goat]

The image in front of the postcard shows a yellow goat moving its tail. In front of the goat is a screaming man falling forward. The man is wearing a red shirt and a blue hat and pants. At the top of the postcard is printed the following: "Headed Your Way." On the right lower corner are illegible handwritten letters. The postcard is addressed to Miss M. L. McFaddin.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children Kissing]

Postcard of a young boy wearing a light blue sailor suit kissing a young girl wearing a yellow and white dress on the cheek. The picture is part of a series, and labeled "Reconciliation." The letter on the back of the postcard is as follows, "Hello Mamie, how are you? Wish I could see you today - with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stuart Hall in Staunton, Va.]

Postcard of a manilla-colored four story building obscured by a treeline. Stuart Hall's history is written as follows, "Stuart Hall is a new name given to the Virginia Female Institute of Staunton. It was founded in 1848, and is one of the oldest educational institutions for girls in the country. There are four massive buildings, surrounded by about four acres of beautiful land, located on an elevation of 1,450 feet above the sea level, and midway between the picturesque James and Shenandoah Rivers." The letter reads, "We reached here 7 this a. m. Write me soon with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 22, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of North Carolina State Building]

Official souvenir postcard of a two-story white house with blue tile roof and a woman wearing a red dress. Below the picture, a note reads, "Isn't this pretty?" The back continues with, "I am having a fine time but we leave for home tomorrow Washington I mean Lucille." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Holly Twig]

Postcard of a twig of holly with red berries, with the message, "With all good wishes for Christmas from Eunice." On the back of the postcard, a missive reads, "How is everyone in Beaumont? With love, Eunice." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 27, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Jockey Club in Louisville]

The image in front of the postcard shows the Jockey Club, in Churchill Downs, in the background from a diagonal point of view. On the lower left corner is printed the following: "Jockey Club, Louisville, Ky." On the bottom of the post card there is illegible handwritten text addressed to "Mama and Papa." On the back of the postcard credit is given to J. Murray Jordan: Publisher.
Date: 1907
Creator: J. Murray Jordan
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Docks and Railroad at Port Arthur]

Postcard of a train on the tracks on the docks. Three young men stand in front of the train engine. "The Docks and Railroad, Port Arthur, Texas," is written below the picture. On the back, "Hello - come down in Sig's Auto Marie B," is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: July 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]

Postcard of a pier with two levels, a full deck and five boats nearby, one being a full sailboat. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie We came down here in the ... Sig here." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 25, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Girl Wearing a Yellow Hat Holding a Card]

The image in front of the postcard shows a little redhead girl wearing a white dress and a yellow belt and hat with blue polka dots. The girl is facing towards the left looking at a card. The card has two hearts at the top and one at the bottom. At the bottom of the image is printed: "He's a dear!" To the right of the text there is handwritten text that says, "C. A. B." Credit is given to Katharine Gassaway and The Rotograph Co. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas. On the back of the postcard on the lower left corner is the logo for the Rotograph Co.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History