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[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a time John visited Emma.
Date: August 16, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. He discusses being a gentleman and studying.
Date: August 21, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 27, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 27, 1878]

Letters from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a conversation they had at a social.
Date: August 27, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 9, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 9, 1879]

Brief letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis asking if she would accompany him to church that night.
Date: August 9, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.
Date: August 24, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 28, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 28, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a man mistreating John and mutual acquaintances.
Date: August 28, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Accounts: 1901-1904] (open access)

[Business Accounts: 1901-1904]

Ledger documenting payments for ranch work; sale of pears, cotton, corn, and other goods; sale, pasturing, and inventory of livestock; and other miscellaneous business transactions.
Date: 1889-08/1904-04-23
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1896-1897] (open access)

[M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1896-1897]

Ledger containing financial notes taken by Martin O'Connor in connection with St. Edward's College in Austin, Texas.
Date: 1896-08-21/1897-08-02
Creator: O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman in Robes]

Postcard of a woman in a light pastel blue and pink robe with a purple sash around her waist, and flowers in and near her hair in a vase. On the back, a letter reads, "Dear Mamie I am now in Naucogdoches wishing Mamie will be here about two weeks. I heard from Elaire did you? I wrote + told her about Willard + Ruth don't you know she will be man. Jassie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 1, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topography: Van Horn Quadrangle

This topographic map shows the elevations and location of private and public roads, railroads, building structures, bridges, and water sources and drainage structures in the Van Horn, Texas quadrangle. It contains a legend of each of the structural elements and a scale for the elevation and contour of the area.
Date: August 1906
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Monday]

Postcard of a girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet washing clothes in a tub and hanging them on a clothesline. The postcard is part of a series, this one the "Monday" issue. The letter written around the edges reads, "Don't let Liule Caldere get sick you let Luile keep this love you lots. M. Lope to start for home Friday, we can find her all over during Mass." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 30, 1906
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 Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Tuesday]

Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet while she irons a set of clothes on a white ironing board supported by green chairs. The postcard is part of a weekday themed series, the "Tuesday" issue. The letter written below the picture reads, "Let your things all together as we dress Sunday morn Miss R house Friday at first movie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 31, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Car Going Down Hill]

Postcard of a blue car rolling down a hill with three passengers - a woman and two men. In the next panel, all three are sitting on the hill, having crashed the car. The note in the corner adds "Motor car for sale Very Fast on Hills - (Down)." The back of the postcard contains a short note, "Hello Mamie write me soon, with love Sig," addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 1, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Field Being Harvested]

Postcard of a group of men and horses harvesting rice from the field in Texas. A note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie. Write me soon - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Harvest Time on Rice Field, Texas]

Postcard of men and horses with farm equipment resting in a rice field. Below the picture, a note is written, "Hello Mamie - Have you many postals now? Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children]

Postcard of two well dressed children in a backyard. The boy is dressed in a blue sailor suit, handing a flower to a girl in a yellow dress. "Introduction" is typed on the lower left corner. On the back, "Hello Mamie, with love, Sig," is written. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 8, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of House Near Coast With Three Boats]

Postcard of a white house with a red roof and steaming chimney with a woman carrying a basket outside. Three boats are near the coast of the body of water. The back of the postcard contains a note, "With Love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children Kissing]

Postcard of a young boy wearing a light blue sailor suit kissing a young girl wearing a yellow and white dress on the cheek. The picture is part of a series, and labeled "Reconciliation." The letter on the back of the postcard is as follows, "Hello Mamie, how are you? Wish I could see you today - with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Girl and Boy]

Postcard of a young girl dressed in formal clothes looking towards the camera while the young boy kneels in front of her with his hat on the ground. The scene is described in the left corner as "Proposal - "Shall I say yes?" " The letter on the postcard reads, "The country club [...] this eve + we are going out. How is your mother? It sure is hot here now. So write to me soon. Jassie is home again + I was out awfully glad to see her. With love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Children on Badminton Court]

Postcard of a young girl with a red dress and brown wide-brim hat holding a white bag full of red balls. The boy wears a white sweater and black pants, holding a badminton racket under his arm. The letter reads, "Dear Mamie, I have so many letters to write today that I will not have time to write you one but will write tomorrow. I went auto-riding with Sig last night had a fine time. Mrs. Carlton now is going to give a party for her sister tonight. The girls in the 'Sewing Club' gave a trolly ride Weds. night but I did not get in from Nacogdoches in time to go. School opens the 9th. You had better come home down if you want to have a little fun. Jamie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of White Winter in Cherokee Park]

Postcard of snow-covered trees with a path cut between and over a wooden bridge. Two well-dressed men walk along the path. The scene is described as "Louisville, Ky. "White Winter," Cherokee Park." The back of the postcard adds history to Cherokee Park, with " "White Winter" - Cherokee Park Nowhere does the beautiful snow show more effect than in Cherokee Park, the pleasure ground in the eastern section of Louisville. The Park, containing 341 acres of gently rolling land, is cut into picturesque ravines by Beargrass Creek; it was acquired by the city in 1891, and named in remembrance of the Indian Tribe who occupied this superb stretch of land before Louisville existed." A letter adds, "We missed connection, so here we are in Louisville going to Staunton tonight if nothing happens." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Public School Building in Texarkana]

Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents, marble columns and a domed blue roof. The view of the building is obscured by the treeline. The letter on the back reads, "Can't "our daughter" find time [illegible] I hear you were down [illegible] Lots of love + kisses for all Auntie Cucley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 21, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stuart Hall in Staunton, Va.]

Postcard of a manilla-colored four story building obscured by a treeline. Stuart Hall's history is written as follows, "Stuart Hall is a new name given to the Virginia Female Institute of Staunton. It was founded in 1848, and is one of the oldest educational institutions for girls in the country. There are four massive buildings, surrounded by about four acres of beautiful land, located on an elevation of 1,450 feet above the sea level, and midway between the picturesque James and Shenandoah Rivers." The letter reads, "We reached here 7 this a. m. Write me soon with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 22, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History