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Meta Chestnutt at Niagra Falls

Photograph of Miss Meta Chestnutt in a dress and hat sitting at Niagra Falls, Canada in 1904.
Date: 1904~
Creator: Slaten, R. P.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter September 4, 1909]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of one of the fire stations in Hamilton, Ontario. Smith notes he is from Battle Creek, Michigan on the card while the photograph was taken in Hamilton. The caption on the photograph tells us that this is "Truck No. 1 Central Fire Station" being photographed; there are 12 men that make up this company, nine of whom are standing in front of the long wagon loaded with ladders, while two are sitting in the driver's seat and one is sitting at the very back of the ladders.
Date: September 4, 1909
Creator: Smith, J. D.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Natural History of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Natural History of the Cook Inlet Region, Alaska (open access)

Natural History of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. Natural History of the Cook Inlet Region, Alaska

Results of 1900 expedition on Queen Charlotte Islands describing natural history.
Date: September 26, 1901
Creator: Osgood, Wilfred H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Biological Investigation of the Athabaska-Mackenzie Region (open access)

A Biological Investigation of the Athabaska-Mackenzie Region

From introduction: "Report of 1901 expedition of Athabaska-Mackenzie region to obtain representative collections of the mammals, birds, and plants."
Date: October 26, 1908
Creator: Preble, Edward A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of the University of Toronto]

The image in front of the postcard shows a diagonal point of view of the Medical Building in the University of Toronto. The Medical Building is in the background. There are other buildings visible behind the Medical Building. In the middle ground are several trees along a walkway that passes in front of the building. To the left in the postcard are some steps. In the foreground is grass. Underneath the image is printed the following: "University of Toronto, Medical Building, Toronto, Canada." At the bottom of the postcard is handwritten text that says, "Perry says he wishes you were with him." The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin in Webster Springs, West Virginia.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Nave, the Interior of the Basillica in Quebec]

Postcard of the interior of the basillica with rows of wooden pews reaching to the front of the worship hall. Chandeliers hang from the decorated ceiling. The letter on the back 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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Normal School in Toronto]

Postcard of white buildings with moss growing on the walls with two men and a woman walking the grounds. The school is described as follows, "Normal School, situated about the center of the city, is a splendid institution for the normal training of teachers. The museum and art gallery connected with the school are of great interest to tourists." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac from Market]

Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. 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 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Provincial Parliament Buildings in Toronto]

Postcard of a multiple story estate of stone with light blue roofing. The letter on the back reads, "Just saw the sights from "Rubber neck wagon." Look in this bldg. Having a delightful trip. Wish for you. Love for all. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Caverhill Hall in St. John]

Postcard of a two story stone building with brown accents and moss growing on the side of the wall. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 10, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Interior of St. Anne de Beaupre Basillica]

Postcard of several columns decorated with wooden crutches inside the chapel with the main worship hall in view. The letter reads, "This church was founded on 1708 and here are the crutches and traces by the affected after being cured by prayer and ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of University of Toronto]

Postcard of a large three story stone university on a finely trimmed courtyard. The postcard is addressed to "Mamie P. McFaddin 65- Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 29, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Windsor Hotel in Montreal]

Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. L. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Windsor Hotel in Montreal. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "A fine hotel where we certainly get good things."
Date: August 30, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Victoria College]

Postcard of a three story building with moss growing on the walls. The postcard is addressed to "Mamie C. McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 29, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Champlain Market in Quebec]

Postcard of a crowded square fenced by carts drawn by horses. The letter on the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date: July 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Monmorency in Quebec]

Postcard of a two story estate with a fenced walkway on the second floor wrapping fully around the house. Three people are walking near the supporting columns. A fountain spills water over its expanding levels. A note reads, "Quebec - Falls of Monmorency, former Residence of the Duke of Kent, father of the late Queen Victoria." The statement is repeated in French. 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." The estate in the image is located at 2490 Avenue Royale Québec, Qc G1C 1S1, Canada.
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ontario and Quebec.

Map shows early twentieth century Ontario and Quebec, Canada canals, districts, counties, cities, towns, and railroads. Insets: "North-eastern portion of Quebec," "Montreal and vicinity," "Quebec and vicinity," and "Toronto and vicinity." Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:4,055,000].
Date: 1904
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ontario and Quebec.

Map shows early twentieth century Ontario and Quebec, Canada railroads, canals, water bodies, and boundaries. Insets: "North-eastern portion of Quebec," "Montreal and vicinity," "Quebec and vicinity," and "Toronto and vicinity." Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:4,055,000].
Date: 1904
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maps of Ontario and Quebec]

Map shows early twentieth century Ontario, Canada districts, cities, railroads, lakes, and rivers. Includes index and population statistics. Insets: "Western part of Ontario" [Ontario map], "Northeastern portion of Quebec" [Quebec], "Western portion of Quebec" [Quebec]. Scales [1:2,217,600] and [1:2,471,040].
Date: 1901
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ontario and Quebec.

Map shows early twentieth century Ontario and Quebec, Canada districts, railroads, canals, water bodies, and district boundaries. Insets: "North-eastern portion of Quebec," "Montreal and vicinity," "Quebec and vicinity," and "Toronto and vicinity." Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:4,055,000].
Date: 1904
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

British Columbia, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.

Map shows railroads, cities, towns, rivers, lakes, and mountains in the western provinces of Canada. Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:8,110,000].
Date: 1903
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dominion of Canada.

Map shows early twentieth century provinces, railroads, cities, towns, rivers, lakes, and mountains in the "Dominion of Canada." Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:18,400,000].
Date: 1904
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History