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[Postcard of 3rd Ave. Looking East from 13th St. in Huntington, W. Va.]

Postcard of a road with trolley tracks and a horse drawn buggy, edged by trees and quaint homes. The back of the postcard reads, "Your letter received was glad to know that you are well and having a fine time you and Ammazeltas. Hope Mrs. Wilson keeps well and getting along nicely with her charge. All are well at Mrs. Wilson Home all the carriage making it regular. Have had a terrible tropical rain but no cooler. We hear everyday from your Mama, she is well, at Portland. Hope you get a postcard every day. Your little brothers are all doing fine, had a letter yesterday from Aida Welle, Love Grandma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Pence Springs Care Pence Hotel West Va."
Date: July 19, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Pension Office in Washington, D. C.]

Postcard of a red brick three story building with an American flag flying from the rooftop. The building is described as follows, "The Pension Building with an area 200 by 400 feet, is the largest brick building in the world. At the Inauguration Ball 18,000 people have fathered within its vast court. A feature of the exterior is the frieze in which are sculptured the marching troops of the Civil War." The letter reads, "We are having a great time. I go out to school tomorrow afternoon. Am going to room with a Ft. Worth girl. Write to me at Gunston Hall 1906 Florida Ave. Wash. D. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: October 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chinese Church on Liberty Street in New Orleans]

Postcard of a white two story house with red shuttered windows and a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 23, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Kitten Holding a Shoe Filled With Flowers]

Postcard of a kitten ripping through paper with a tan woman's shoe full of blue flowers in its mouth. "A Happy New Year" is written on the ripped paper. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "With all good wishes to my little Texan friend from Flora Livingston." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]

Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 3, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rainbow Falls in Winter at Watkins Glen]

Postcard of ice cascading down a jagged cliff side. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins]

Postcard of a three story grey estate with a blue roof on top of a green hill. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River from Sycamore Street in Milwaukee]

Postcard of a series of tall buildings lining the the edge of the river, with a red bridge crossing it. The letter beside the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Dr. Irashing Beaumont Texas, Come McFaddin mail."
Date: June 28, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac Courtyard in Quebec]

Postcard of a circular dirt driveway where horse drawn buggies await residents of the chateau to board them. The chateau stands tall around the courtyard with green rooftops. It is located at 1 Rue des Carrières Québec,Qc G1R 4P5. Canada. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dutch Girl on Chalkboard]

Postcard of a blonde girl dressed in traditional Dutch clothing and wooden shoes, with a short message written in chalk reading, "It is you lof me ya! To my Valentine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie, Dumpling, McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave iTr."
Date: February 14, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bridge over Ohio River in Parkersburg]

Postcard of a bridge crossing a river with a train crossing the bridge. A note reads, "Write to my sons my address 1020 Queen St." The letter continues with "I certainly am horny sick for Prince," the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 14, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Campidoglio in Rome]

Postcard of a stone courtyard with equestrian statues on either side of the entrance and a clock tower on one of the buildings surrounding the courtyard. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: August 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Levee at Chalmette in New Orleans]

Postcard of a steamboat near the elevated coast. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Swannanoa]

Postcard of a river cutting through the thick treeline. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Library of Congress]

Postcard of an aerial view of a white complex with a golden domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: November 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old French Court Yard in New Orleans]

Postcard of a black and white photograph of a courtyard near a three story building with a water fountain at the left. The letter to the right reads, "I wonder how McFaddins are today. Be good + write to Mama for the month miss you all so bad. Love for all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 19, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bonsecours Market in Montreal]

Postcard of a group of horse-drawn carts laden with goods in the center of the town. The letter is illegible, but the postcard is addressed "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va, U.S.A."
Date: July 3, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chinatown in New York]

Postcard of many tall and colorful buildings with pedestrians wandering the street. The note at the side of the picture reads, "We are going down today if it doesn't rain. It is fine here lots of love." The back of the postcard continues with "Mr. Aillen has been around + his wife will come at noon. You don't - like to be bothered much callers on New York. Love, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 7, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]

Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date: July 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Esplanade Edingburgh Castle]

Postcard of a photograph of men wearing kilts standing in formation in front of a large stone castle, placed on top of a a green, red, white, and black plaid pattern. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: September 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Notre Dame Church in Montreal]

Postcard of the nave, the three tiered room where religious services take place. The back of the postcard reads, "This church seats 12,000 I was at it, it was beautiful. I am so tired of going home for resting all day. Am going to leave tomorrow for Quebec. Hope to hear from you there. Love for all - Ma." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 7, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History