[Postcard of the Carnegie Library and City Hall]

The image in front of the postcard shows the front and side of the Carnegie Library. To the left of the library is City Hall. The entrance of the Carnegie Library is blocked by the leaves of the trees in front of it. Behind the Carnegie Library a building has a bell at the top. In the middle ground and foreground is the street. The buildings on the left recede into the distance. At the top of the image is handwritten, "With love from your loving friend, Edna Cole. Write soon." At the bottom of the image is printed: "Carnegie Library and City Hall- Huntington, W. Va." On the lower left corner is printed: "Published by H. G. Hoffman." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Edna Cole
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall and Aditorium]

Postcard of a white two story building with the words "City Hall & Auditorium" carved above the entrance. The scene is described as "City Hall and Auditorium, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Steamer From Norfolk & Wahsington Line]

Postcard of a ship as seen from the side with three levels, many flags including two American flags, and a large black steam column. "With love from Leonora," is written below the picture. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1907
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

[Postcard of Gunter Hotel in San Antonio]

Postcard of an eight story building taking up the corner of a block. The building is described as, "Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, completed in Fall of 1909 and acknowledged one of the most modern hotels in this country. Cost one million dollars." The missive on the back reads, "I said I was coming + here I am - Nell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 22, 1911
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

[Postcard of United States Court House in Texarkana]

Postcard of a two story stone building with a red tiled roof. The back of the postcard reads, "Maybe you think I am not glad to stay riding on that dirty train - WRC." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 16, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall and Aditorium in Beaumont]

Postcard of a white two story building with marble columns and the words "City Hall & Auditorium" is inscribed in stone above the entrance. An American flag flies from a pole in the front lawn.
Date: unknown
Creator: Business Men's Studio
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Flagstaff Hotel at Galveston Island]

Postcard of an aerial view of the Gulf of Mexico with a pier upon which a parking lot, hotel, and swimming pool are built. The back of the postcard adds, "Flagship Hotel over Gulf of Mexico Galveston Island, Texas Every room overlooks surf. Private balconies, entertainment nightly, complimentary cocktail hour, mourning newspaper, night time snack. International buffet breakfast. Outstanding steak, seafood cuisine. One of the Southwest's outstanding resort hotels. 25th Beach, Galveston. (713) 762-8691 Houston (713) 488-2555."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Lady Looking Into the Distance Holding a Flower]

The image in front of the postcard shows a lady in the foreground looking into the distance towards the top right corner of the postcard. The lady has her back to the viewer. She had flowers in her hair, a hat dangles from her back and she is holding a flower in her right hand. She is leaning against a rail and a sheep is looking at her hand on the right side of the postcard. On the background of the postcards is a horizon line with some shrubbery and a tree. On the front of the postcard is printed the following: "Listening for my Valentine." On the back of the postcard there is illegible handwritten text.
Date: 1907
Creator: E. P. Dutton & Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Texan's Map of the United States]

Postcard of a re-imagined United States with the state of Texas enlarged and other states humorously renamed to either make a pun of it's name or show a lack of respect for the state in the general mind of the Texas public.
Date: 1954
Creator: Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sun Garden Roof at St. Anthony Hotel]

Postcard of a wood decked courtyard with hedges, potted flowers, three spread umbrellas and many chairs. The roof is made of red tile. The back of the postcard describes the scene as, "The St. Anthony - San Antonio's largest, completely and continuously air-conditioned hotel. Conveniently located. Auto-Lobby-Garage within hotel, with registration desk and direct elevator service to each floor. Pictured on reverse side is the Sun Garden Roof."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House 3]

Postcard of the outside of the Neill-Cochran House, a beautiful two story building with marble columns supporting the extension of the roof that covers the front porch. The back of the postcard reads, "Neill-Cochran House 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas A perfect example of the Greek Revival Style of Architecture in the South, circa 1853. Purchased in 1958 by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas, who have restored and furnished it authentically. Open to the public Friday afternoons."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #1]

Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civivs. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: River Oaks Garden Club of Houston, Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #2]

Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: River Oaks Garden Club of Houston, Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History