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[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]

Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Elsa
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]

Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 10, 1911
Creator: Eve N. Elm
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Angels Ringing Bells]

Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1913
Creator: Frank Ackree
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cow at McFaddin's Ranch]

Postcard of a black cow tied to a post, surrounded by a wood plank fence. Beneath the photograph reads " "Calalo" - McFaddin's ranch - 3-22-11 J.D.M.
Date: March 22, 1911
Creator: J.M. Alileleell Guero
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Cherub Waiting to Ring Bells]

Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1915
Creator: Julia Borden
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Santa Claus With Bell]

Postcard of Santa Claus holding a golden bell with two sacks of toys at his feet, walking towards a black stocking. The words on the postcard read, "May you lack naught to make yours a most happy Xmas." The message on the back reads, "Wishing you a very Merry Xmas Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 21, 1913
Creator: Julia Borden
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]

Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Louis and Smith Anna
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of McFaddin, Kyle, & Weiss Rice Mill]

Postcard from G. O. Schull to Henry H. Himebaugh in San Diego, California. The image on the front of the postcard shows a mill next to railroad tracks, and printed text on the photo identifies the subject as the McFaddin, Kyle & Weiss Rice Mill in Beaumont, Texas. The handwritten message on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Uncle Henry" and says, "I was glad to hear from you. I ought to have answered sooner. It is true we are drifting that way but we are so scattered I don't know whether we could all get there together or not. I have always thought I would like to live in California on account of the climate. I don't think we will remain here much longer but I can't say just where we will go. This leaves us well. I hope it will find you the same."
Date: February 27, 1912
Creator: Schull, G. O.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calder Avenue]

Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont, Texas. Trees line the sidewalk of a brick road. The author writes to Elizabeth Seibel "Your beautiful card received and that beautiful piece of scenery aroused the wanderlust in me. I would certainly like to be with you, you asked, how have I been? I am just doing fine and working every day Sunday. Give my best regards to all the children at home. Be good and all."
Date: August 1911
Creator: Seibel, Elizabeth
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of James Lewis Caldwell at His Desk]

Photograph of James Lewis Caldwell sitting at his desk and reading a letter. A handwritten note next to the photo says "My father J.L. Caldwell - Huntington W. Va - at his desk as Pres First Natl Bank of Huntington."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. in Military Uniform]

Photograph of James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. wearing a military uniform and standing outside of a building. A handwritten note at the bottom of the photo says "Lewis Caldwell, World War I."
Date: [1914..1918]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mamie McFaddin]

Photograph of Mamie McFaddin wearing a white dress and sitting behind the steering wheel of a car.
Date: [..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Smith Caldwell in Military Uniform]

Photograph of Smith Caldwell standing near a fountain in a yard outside of a cottage, wearing a military uniform. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Smith Caldwell, taken over [?] at McDermott cottage, uniform of World War I."
Date: [1914..1918]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Woman and Man on Carriage Horses]

Photograph of a woman in a white dress sitting on a horse pulling a small carriage, with a man sitting on another horse next to her. The man and woman are identified as Mamie McFaddin Ward and Smith Caldwell.
Date: [..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mamie L. McFaddin]

Portrait of Mamie L. McFaddin as a young girl wearing a dress and bonnet.
Date: [..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mamie McFaddin]

Photograph of Mamie McFaddin wearing a long white dress with a white feathered headband, standing next to a window with lace curtains and leaning on a tall pedestal. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "I was 16 yrs. old. Mamie Louise McFaddin. The dress I wore at the [?] Club Thanksgiving dance I went with and lead the grand march with Lynn Gilbert who was the President that year."
Date: 1911~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mamie McFaddin]

Portrait of Mamie L. McFaddin wearing a long white gown and lace headband, standing on a porch lined with columns and looking out toward the yard. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The dress I wore at our [?] Club Thanksgiving dance with Lynn Gilbert (the Pres) we lead the Grand March. I was 16 yrs old."
Date: 1911~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Mamie McFaddin Ward]

Portrait of Mamie McFaddin Ward wearing a long white dress and lace headband, standing next to a stained-glass window surrounded with marble.
Date: [..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Baby Buggy Made of Flowers]

Postcard of the golden frame of a baby buggy with purple, blue, and green flowers weaved through the frame and white doves perched on the top. "With Hearty Easter Greetings," is written below the buggy. The short message on the back of the postcard reads, "All are well. With Love, Grandmother." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: April 12, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Castle Obscured by a Forest]

Postcard of a stone castle obscured by a forest near a wide river. A newspaper clipping reads "Nikolai Sokolof" with "Who's" and "Jack" written around the clipping. The message continues with "The translation of the two above Russian words is: "Who's Jack?" H. H. 10-24-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat]

Postcard of a woman sketched with charcoal wearing a hat. The note below the woman's picture reads, "Mamie, Note I put another color to her hair. If I don't know who Jack is, I certainly know a rich joke on a certain somebody. Hugh. 10-07-11." The note continues on the back of the postcard with, "Who is Jack? H.H. 10-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 7, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Charcoal Sketch of a Woman Wearing a Hat 2]

Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a woman wearing a hat. The back of the postcard bears the note, "I certainly would like to know who "Jack" is. H. H. 10-11-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Dirt Path Near Mountain]

Postcard of a dirt path edged by brush winding towards a mountain. The message on the front reads, "Tell slim Lacy that Faty said "Howdy" "Lover's Lane" Wouldn't this be an ideal place to go walking with "Jack?"" The message continues on the back with, "The big joke still continues to get funnier. Will tell you Xmas. Will you tell me who "Jack" is when you come home? H. H. 10-18-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History