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[Postcard from John C. Barr]
Postcard sent from John C. Barr in Jerseyville, IL to Charles B. Moore giving a brief overview of recent events. Mr. Barr notes a visit from a friend and the ripening of fruit plants. Two notes on the front of the card read: "Received May 8 1874" and "4th. 1 inch rain last night."
Date:
May 3, 1874
Creator:
Barr, John C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]
Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date:
May 16, 1883
Creator:
Doby, B. A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date:
May 21, 1884
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1886]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, regarding finances. John wanted to send his son money to return home, but he had to wait until he had more.
Date:
May 21, 1886
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, May 28, 1898]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of an audit.
Date:
May 28, 1898
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from S. W. James to M. S. King, May 21, 1900]
Postcard from S. W. James to postmaster M. S. King informing him of the time that "train 4" will pass the post office in Splendora, TX.
Date:
May 21, 1900
Creator:
James, S. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]
Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date:
May 29, 1901
Creator:
Fulton, Ernest L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, May 31, 1901]
Postcard from Henry Castle, the US Post Office auditor to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the result of a March 31st audit.
Date:
May 31, 1901
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, May 4, 1903]
Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.
Date:
May 4, 1903
Creator:
L., Marie M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard: OHPG0427]
Coonrod home with FM Coonrod, Liletta, Cornelia, Juanita and Jessa Coonrod standinmg out front with Jessa's sister Helena mack standing behind. Postcard sent by FM Coonrod to his sister Florence
Date:
May 18, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
High School, Marshall, Texas
Black and white halftone postcard showing the high school building in Marshall, Texas. The view shows the facade of the two-story brick building. Stairs lead to entrance doors on either side of a projecting hipped roof central section with a tower on top of the roof. Printed in the border to the right of the image is the title, "High School, Marshall, Tex." and "Published by Mathewson Drug Co." Printed on the lower left corner of the message sections is the Curt Teich Co. logo of the intertwined letters "C," "T," and "Co." with "Chicago" underneath The postmark on the back is dated 5/1/1907, and the card is adressed to Mr. Linn Georgia, Waverly, N.Y.
Date:
May 1, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Buffalo at Brackenridge Park]
Postcard of buffalo grazing in a field at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date:
May 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Summer Girl]
Postcard of a young girl sipping a drink wearing a white dress with red flowers and blue ribbons on her bonnet and waist. Three young men are walking away in the background. The bottom edge of the postcard describes it as "The Summer Girl." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont Texas."
Date:
May 4, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oil Wells & Tank in Tulsa, Oklahoma]
Postcard of two pictures of gushing oil wells and one of a grey tank pasted on a manilla postcard. The letter reads, "My dear Mamie: - I don't know but I have thought of you all so often + the grand time we had in Bmt. Ask Mama if this don't remind her of our lake dell a good many people from B,t up here - when Mama come from Dallas she must busy now and all me I have my love + hugs to Bmt + we have a good time love to all - Mrs. Nelly." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont Texas McFaddin Ave."
Date:
May 6, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter, May 10, 1907]
Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter regarding the parade in the photograph; according to Woods this is the Fiesta Parade on May 10, 1907. The local fire department and their decorated floats are passing through the parade in this picture; their floats appear to be fake burning buildings being pulled by two horses draped in decorative blankets.
Date:
May 10, 1907
Creator:
Woods, L. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Arthur, May 11, 1907]
Postcard to Mrs. Arthur. The postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of the town of Boerne, Texas, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, as well as the name and address of the recipient
Date:
May 11, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Bears Tipping Their Caps to Each Other]
Postcard of two bears sitting and dressed formally raising their green caps towards each other. The edge, though damaged, reads "Greetings from Beaumont, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Hello Mamie, Sure do wish I could see you today. Write me down with love Su Mora." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
May 15, 1907
Creator:
Tower M&N Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Young Boy With Valentine's Day Note]
Postcard of a young blonde boy wearing dark pants and hat, a green tunic and red scarf, standing next to a note in chalk which reads as follows, "Ach so Much i LoF you yes To My Valentine." The back of the postcard addresses itself to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1907 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
May 30, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Residence on North Yakima Ave.]
Postcard of a two story house on North Yakima Ave., Tacoma, Wash. The note below the picture reads, "My dear Mamie May 28-1907. I wish you were here to spend the day with me in the park tomorrow - we are going to have a picnic. It's only a block from me. I will make some sketches and think of my Beaumont girls. Write to me. Lovingly, Estelle Avrith 215 North K Street."
Date:
May 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Two Children Under a Red Umbrella At the Beach]
Postcard of two children standing under the shade of a red umbrella, on a beach. A letter is written over the face of the postcard, but none of it is legible. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
May 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Railroad Wreck in Goldthwaite]
Postcard of a large group of men in suits and brimmed hats gathered around and on top of the wreckage of a train on the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad. Text on the back of the post card reads, "Railroad wreck Goldthwaite, May 1908".
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Railroad Wreck Postcard]
Postcard of a train that wrecked near Goldthwaite, Texas, taken from a ditch to the right of the train track and looking down the length of the train which is partially derailed in the background. Six men are standing in the ditch and on the hill to the right, some observing the wreck and some looking towards the camera. Handwriting on the back of the postcard reads, "Wreck near Goldthwaite, May 1908".
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Wreck Postcard]
Postcard of a train wreck taken from behind one of the train cars still on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. Crowds of people are on embankments to the left and right. A row of power-line poles are on the left embankment that continue down the track into the distance. Writing on the back of the card reads, "Wreck near Goldthwaite Tex May '08".
Date:
May 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Beaumont Country Club]
Postcard of a red roofed two story building behind a dock built on a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "Just found these cards." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Virginia."
Date:
May 5, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History