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[Postcard from Penelope and Charles Torter to Richard Morgan]

Letter to Richard Morgan (1877–1964), rector of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bonham lodging at the Dupont Hotel in Wilmington, Delaware, from Charles and Penelope Torter. The front of the postcard depicts the west side of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, looking north from Main Street. Buildings line the west and north side of the square, including the First National Bank building on the street corner. Cars drive along the paved road at left and are parked on the curb at right, alongside pedestrians and passersby walking through the road, An electric streetcar passes along the center of the road.
Date: [1891..1915]
Creator: Torter, Charles & Torter, Penelope
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas]

Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn that the author, "Kate," wishes she was with them.
Date: August 14, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "The Dam Kid"]

Postcard of a group of people dropping things and running into each other because of a child and his kite. Text beneath the picture says, "The Dam Kid." Handwritten note on the front of the card mentions a dress that Lou Rayburn is sending to the author.
Date: March 2, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of North Texas Hospital for Insane]

Postcard of the main entrance of the North Texas Hospital for the Insane in Terrell, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard from Tom Rayburn to Lou Rayburn expresses his desire for her to see the buildings.
Date: June 1907
Creator: Rayburn, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tarrant County Courthouse]

Postcard of the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells of the author's plans to travel to El Paso.
Date: June 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mission San Jose]

Postcard of Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard expresses the author's excitement about seeing Lou Rayburn soon.
Date: July 9, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Christmas Postcard]

Christmas postcard of a wreath with a ribbon, and "A Merry Christmas" printed in the middle of the wreath. Below the text is a space for the sender to write his name, and "Will" is written in. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard seems unfinished and simply says, "How is your." Card is addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group on a Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a group of men and women in formal dress posing on an iron railroad bridge. Most of the subjects are looking toward a man in the center and smiling.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Flowers]

Postcard of purple flowers behind a white ribbon with text that says, "Kind Regards." Handwritten note on the back of the card talks about the weather, addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mountain Park Hotel in Hot Springs, North Carolina]

Postcard of a room with several chairs and tables with potted plants. Text on the front of the postcard states that the room is the reception room at Mountain Park Hotel in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Handwritten note on the back of the card tells Lou Rayburn that the author will not be home that night.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Science Hall at the University of Tennessee]

Postcard of the science hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's traveling from Knoxville to Hot Springs.
Date: July 26, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Street in Colorado, Texas]

Postcard of a street crowded with horse-drawn wagons. Text on the front of the card names the street as Second Street in Colorado, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn, "Dear sister," and offers greetings to their mother.
Date: July 27, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Group Posing in a Line]

Postcard of a group of young men and women posing in a line, with their hands on each other's shoulders. The individual pictured 5th from the left is identified as Minnie Parker on the back of the card. A written message on the back of the card reads "Know you had a fine time at the carnival. I sure hated to miss it but couldn't help it- Suppose you know what picture this is- Phil C" The card is addressed to Miss Jessie and Mamie Parker of Ladonia, Texas.
Date: September 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl Diving]

Postcard of a girl in a yellow dress diving into water. Text on the front of the postcard says: "Down she goes, Galveston Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard expresses Sam Rayburn's desire for Lou Rayburn to be with him on his trip.
Date: February 23, 1909
Creator: Rayburn, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jefferson Hotel in Pine Bluff, Arkansas]

Postcard of the Jefferson Hotel in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Handwritten message on the back of the postcard is from Tom Rayburn to Lou Rayburn.
Date: May 16, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Baseball Game]

Postcard of a baseball game. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells about the baseball game and the author's intent to travel to Texarkana. Addressed to Lou Rayburn.
Date: June 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Memphis, Tennessee]

Postcard of a bird's eye view of Memphis, Tennessee. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard speaks to Mr. N. M. Rayburn of the author's mother's health.
Date: August 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee]

Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo shows a park with green grass and several sidewalks surrounding a statue of a man on a horse. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn about the author's mother and her well-being.
Date: August 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Factory in Port Neches, Texas]

Postcard of a factory near railroad tracks. Text on the front of the postcard describes the picture: "Factory where Texaco roofing is made. Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard sends greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: October 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Recitation Hall at Simmons College]

Postcard of the recitation hall at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard sends greetings from Cecil to Lou Rayburn.
Date: November 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gibson Well and Park]

Postcard of a park surrounded by a white fence, with a building at the entrance. Text on the front of the postcard identifies the park as Gibson Well and Park in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's travels and upcoming return to Dallas.
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana]

Postcard of a wharf with bales of cotton in front of ships. Printed text on the back of the postcard states that the place pictured is the Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard from Cecil to Lou Rayburn tells of Cecil's traveling plans.
Date: January 13, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of George Washington]

Postcard of George Washington. The front of the postcard includes a portrait of George Washington and an eagle holding a shield with stars and stripes, along with the text: "Washington, 1732-1799, 'The father of his country.'" Handwritten note on the back of the postcard states that the card is to remind Lou Rayburn of Washington's birthday.
Date: February 21, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Easter Postcard]

Easter postcard with illustrations of a cross and flowers. Text inside of the cross reads: "The good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11." Beneath the cross, it also says: "A Holy Easter." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard inquires about Lou Rayburn's Easter plans.
Date: April 14, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History