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Delmar Garden, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Color postcard depicting an aerial view of Delmar Park in Oklahoma City. There are rides such as the ferris wheel, there is a theatre and a horse race track, and a trolley in the foreground. The correspondence on the back reads, " I hope you will pardon me, but I just happened to think that I failed to give you the add. of the boarding house I spoke of, it is George Boon, 29 E 4th St. OC - Hopinh you will be successful. I remain sincerely, G. C. Taylor". It is addressed to Mrs. E. A Dill, 527 S 18th St, Paris, Texas. It is post marked Oklahoma, Okla, July 15, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa.

Postcard depicting the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. it had a large dome over the center and forue smaller ones at its four corners. The correspondence reads," Hello Rosa! did you get sick in the boat? I should think a young lady of your size should keep th boat still. You had better come out and see me. Glad you are having such a grand time. Best wishes from your [not legible]". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassona, 507 E 43 street, Chicago, Ill. c/o C.J. Fleming. it is postmarked Des Moines, iowa, Aug 27, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Waco, Texas. New Bridge over Brazos River.

Color postcard depicting the new bridge that spans the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. A park is on the bank with landscaping and sidewalks. The city of Waco is in the background. Description on the back of the card reads, " New Bridge over Brazos River. The longest arch bridge in the country around Waco is this steel arch bridge erected across the Brazos River. It is 550 feet in length, 24 feet in width, and cost $110,000. It was christened in 1901 by Miss Katie Ross, a sister of the Ex-Governor Ross of Texas, and who, in 1870, had christened the bridge located a few hundred feet further up the river." Correspondence on the back of the card reads, "Dear Dillie, Lyle has had typhoid fever for five weeks been in bed three right sick today. Yours, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Sep 5, 1908.
Date: 1908~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Post Office, Kansas City, Mo.

Color postcard depicting the post office in Kansas City, Missouri. it is a large four-story building with a capitol and dome above it. Trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians surround the building. The correspondence on the back reads, " Dear Baby, Love and kisses from "Big Erloo" tiny baby and "Erloo". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill 527 18th St. Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jun 27 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

New Cook County Court Bldg. Chicago Ill.

Color postcard depicting the new Cook County court house in Chicago. Written on the front, "Chas certainly is fixed up nicely - and has such a sweet wife, I like her so much. And they all seem so glad to have us with them Sis". The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear old Sis:- am having the best time imaginable. got me a real pretty suit for work yesterday - went outlast night to the 'White City' will go this aft out on the lake. and they have enough trips planned to last a mo. Rose". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Paris, Tex.

Color postcard depicting First Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. The church is a large brick building with a tall bell tower. It has a wrought iron fence surrounding it. Written on the front of the card, " Oct. 14, 1907 Auntie's Birthday". Correspondence on the back reads, " Your "Auntie" is the biggest ______ in the state of Texas for I have missed 2 days already sending you a card. I've got a bushel to tell Mud if I ever get time to write. "Auntie" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Loving Easter Greeting

Color postcard depicting a little girl sitting between two baskets full of eggs. She is dressed in a Dutch costume with little wooden shoes. She holds tulips in her hand. Inscribed on the card is "Loving Easter Greeting". The card is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 509 Broadway, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on April 16, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sondfjord, Norway

Color postcard depicting the town of Sondfjord, Norway. There is a river flowing through the countryside and mountains in the background. Small farms and a lumber miss are in the foreground. The correspondence reads, " My dear Mrs. Dill:- Thanks for your kindly interest in us. Fortune seemed to favor us all the way home. We started Monday noon and reached home Tuesday night at 8. We were so glad you decided to go when you did. Callie and Daisy mean to start to New York next Thurs. then the mother [not legible] and I will be alone. Give Rosa Louise a generous bear hug for each of us. I suppose Mr. [not legible] has not driven through in his wagon yet! Let us hear from you occasionally - we do not want ot loose sight of you. Faith, Hope, and Charity." It is addressed to Mrs. Alice Dill, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Leonard, Tex on Jun 7, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Floral Postcard, "Greetings from Paris, Tex."]

Embossed color postcard with Greetings from Paris, Tex. written across it in glitter. This postcard was not written on or mailed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Birdseye View of Paris, Tex.

Color postcard showing an aerial view of downtown Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Precious, how are you today, why don't you say how you like the new postals. I am sending Mud's hat to her - this morning and will put you something in. Pappa wanted to send you a 'tabbie' but when he priced them they were $7.00 so you will have to wait a while. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 18, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Y.M.C.A. in Waco, Texas]

Black and white photo of the Y.M.C.A. in Waco, Texas. It is a square building, three stories high with windows all around. The card is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Sept 12, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill.

Color postcard depicting the stock yards in Chicago, Illinois. Many cattle are coralled together while cowboys sit on fences looking on. The city of Chicago is in the background. The correspondence on the back reads, " "What my baby doing. I bet you want to see your old mean ugly Auntie, if you did say you wouldn't. Do you love your Auntie - Rosa". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Doves bringing Birthday Greetings]

Embossed color postcard with six doves flying in the sky carrying envelopes around their necks attached with pink ribbons. The card says, "Birthday Greetings". Correspondence on the back reads,"Dear Doll Baby:- I hope you spent a pleasant birthday. I completely for got the date or would have remembered you on that day- but will later." It is addressed to Miss Rosa L. Dill, #628 Chickasha, Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Feb 14, 1908 in Chickasha and Oklahoma, Okla.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Little Angels]

Colored postcard depicting two little angels dressed up. The boy wears a top hat and red coat, the girl wears a pink hat, purple gloves, a blue boa and she holds a parasol. They are standing in a meadow. The correspondence on the back reads,"Has Jack bitten your 'Mud' any more and have you been spanked. Tell Mud she better not spank you any more or somebody else will come up there and bite her." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Oct 5, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, Ill.

Color postcard depicting a row of houses along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Tree-lined sidewalks run in front of the houses. The correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Auntie's Baby- Are you Auntie's baby? Well guess you got my card from Michigan City and will be glad to know I got back to Chi. safe. Came near being sick and 9/10 of the crowd were and it made you sick to see them. Auntie". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. it is postmarked Chicago Aug 24, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Park, Ft. Worth, Texas

Color postcard depicting the City Park in Ft. Worth, Texas. Flower beds are created in shapes such as stars and horse shoes. handwritten on the front of the card is,"Beats Delmar doesn't it?" Correspondence on the back reads, " Hello Bro. Your card received. was glad to hear from you and especially so when you said you had been out with the girls. Presume you and Kitty have buried the hatchet and are still lovers in the same old way. Be a good boy and let me hear from you. Your sis". It is addressed to Mr. Will Miatt, Oklahoma City, Okla. c/o S. Cotton Oil Mill. It is postmarked Fort Worth, Tex. Aug 29, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lily Pond, Riverside Park, Wichita,Kansas]

Postcard with a picture of the Lily Pond in Riverside Park in Wichita Kansas, there is a pond full of waterlilies with a bench to the left and many trees surrounding it. On the back the post card is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. It also has a canceled 1 cent stamp from Newton, date 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Leatherwood Bluff, Eureka Springs, Ark.

Color postcard depicting a railroad track running next to a river through a valley in Eureka Bluff, Arkansas. Autumn trees line the far bank of the river. The postcard is signed J.N. Bailey and is addressed to Miss Rosa Basano, Paris, Tex., c/o Audr ofs P&G RR Co. It is postmarked Eureka Springs, Ark. on July 26.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fluffy Cat in a Handbag]

Embossed color postcard depicting a fluffy gray and white cat sitting inside a brown leather handbag. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 521 Sou Mill St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Terrell, Tex on May 30, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thine Own Wish I Wish Thee

A Merry Christmas embossed color postcard depicting Santa Claus talking to a small child on the telephone. Written on the car is the phrase, "Thine Own Wish I Wish Thee". Correspondence on the back reads, "Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. Auntie can't hardly wait to see her baby - why don't you answer any cards. Bye Bye Auntie". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Dec 18, 1908.
Date: 1907
Creator: Clapsaddle, Ellen H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fluffy Cat in a Basket]

Embossed color postcard depicting a fluffy gray and white cat in a basket with a blue ribbon. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Paris, Texas, Care Frisco Auditors Office. It is postmarked Terrell, Texas on Jun 13, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Valentine Post Card]

Valentine postcard with a cupid upon a musical staff made of golden horizontal arrows with notes made of red hearts on ribbons. Text on the front of the card reads, "Yes-loving is a painful thrill, Ant not to love more painful still; But oh, it is the worst of pain. To love and not be loved again!" Correspondence on the back reads, "How is my precious 'Amnus'". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Chickasha, Okla. and is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 14, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wooden Flowers]

Color postcard of wood with a relief carving of flowers on top of it. The flowers are painted lavender and purple with green and brown leaves on the stem. Correspondence on the back is illegible. The card is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 509. N. Broadway, Okla City, Okla. It is postmarked Corsicana, Tex on May 7, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Girl and Dog]

Embossed color postcard depicting a little blonde-headed girl in a purple dress with a large black and white dog beside her. They are standing in a field of flowers. Written on the front is, "Hello Rosa, Is this not a pretty picture". Correspondence on the back reads, " Dear Rosa Louise, how are you? I would love to see you. Do you ever think of Ada and Ida; I wonder. Baby Dorothy Erler was here yesterday don't you want to see her? be a good girl; and come see us. Ida M. Reed". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Dill, Paris, Texas, No. 527 S. 18th St. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 3, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: Reed, Ida M.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History