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[Postcard from Jesse to John Herrera]

Postcard to John J. Herrera, undated and covered on the outside with color illustrations of street scenes with the text "Souvenir Folder of New Orleans, Louisiana" across the top. The folder opens to reveal multiple color illustrations of buildings and monuments in New Orleans with captions to identify. The handwritten message reads "Just me! 'Doe!' am passing thru and will drop you a letter later. Jesse". The text on the interior reads "New Orleans, LA., America's most interesting city" as well as a lengthy description of the sights and history of New Orleans.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Southern Home]

Postcard of a white two story mansion with brown roofing, yellow and blue stained glass, with a small stream winding along the edge of the property with a stone bridge crossing it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Delta Line Cruise Ship]

Postcard of a white Delta Line cruise ship on the sea with a shore in the background, planes soaring through the air, and a much smaller red and white boat sailing towards the cruise liner. Below the picture, Delta Line's logo is printed before the locations the cruise stops at, "Delta Line from New Orleans to Brazil * Uruguay * Argentina." On the back, "Illustrated on the opposite side is one of three luxurious Delta Liners now in service between New Orleans and the East Coast of South America," is written.
Date: unknown
Creator: Delta Line
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens]

Postcard of pine trees in the background with white and pink flowers in the foreground. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The tower on the highest level of the gardens attracts attention through the four seasons, especially in the spring when azaleas and dogwood and other seasonal flowers form interesting vistas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Jim Hampson
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Motor Inn]

Postcard of people sitting or swimming in an inground pool in with two umbrellas offering shade at two tables. A two story building sits in the background. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Motor Inn and Restaurant Many, Louisiana Across Highway 171 from beautiful Hodges Gardens "The Garden in the Forest" Fifty lovely, spacious rooms, free television and pool. Excellent Restaurant with Meeting and Banquet Facilities. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Williams, Co-Owners and Managers."
Date: unknown
Creator: Strykers' Western Fotocolor
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens New Daylilies]

Postcard of blooming yellow daylilies beneath the shade of the treeline, while a man, woman, and child walk among them. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Garden Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana Plantations of colorful daylilies in Hodges Gardens include test beds of new types."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Carolyn Ramsey
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Pine Saplings]

Postcard of pine saplings and yellow flowers with concrete walkways. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many Louisiana Summer opens with a blaze of color from the plantations of daylilies in Hodges Gardens."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Carolyn Ramsey
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Little Theater]

Postcard of several colorful buildings lining the street where one green car is parked. Each building has a fenced balcony. On the back, the postcard adds "The Little Theater The Little Theater with a membership of nearly 3,000 has a nation-wide reputation. It is located at 616 St. Peter Street and forms the center of the Art Colony, a prominent feature in the life of old New Orleans."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Little Theater 2]

Postcard of several colorful buildings lining the street where one green car is parked. Each building has a fenced balcony. On the back, the postcard adds "The Little Theater The Little Theater with a membership of nearly 3,000 has a nation-wide reputation. It is located at 616 St. Peter Street and forms the center of the Art Colony, a prominent feature in the life of old New Orleans."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Prince Conti]

Postcard of a three story brick building with a wrought iron fence around the balcony on the second floor. A horse-drawn carriage is parked on the street lit only by streetlamps. On the back, the postcard adds, "The Prince Conti 830 Conti Street New Orleans, La. The completely air conditioned Prince Conti, New Orleans' most charming Hotel is located in the heart of the old French Quarter with world famous Bourbon street less than 100 feet away. Furnished throughout in authentic antiques and exquisite reproductions, it blends old world charm with the convenience of modern living. A three-minute walk through the romantic Vieux Carre will take you to any of the internationally known Creole restaurants."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of a watercolor painting of the 15 story Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. Below the sketch, it is described as "The Roosevelt, New Orleans, "The Pride of the South." " On the back, the postcard adds, "The New Roosevelt Hotel "The Pride of the South" In the Heart of New Orleans This picture shows the new Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest hotel in the South. It has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accomodations. The Roosevelt, and the Bienville Hotel - facing Lee Circle (under Roosevelt management) - together provide more than 1200 strictly first-class rooms, each with a bath. Come to the Roosevelt. "
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans 2]

Postcard of a watercolor painting of the 15 story Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. Below the sketch, it is described as "The Roosevelt, New Orleans, "The Pride of the South." " On the back, the postcard adds, "The New Roosevelt Hotel "The Pride of the South" In the Heart of New Orleans This picture shows the new Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest hotel in the South. It has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accomodations. The Roosevelt, and the Bienville Hotel - facing Lee Circle (under Roosevelt management) - together provide more than 1200 strictly first-class rooms, each with a bath. Come to the Roosevelt. "
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Roosevelt Hotel 2]

Postcard of a large multistory building described as "The Roosevelt New Orleans "The Pride of the South. In the Heart of New Orleans. This picture shows the Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest in the South. It is the home of the famous Blue Room, New Orleans finest Supper Club. The Roosevelt has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accommodations in New Orleans. All public rooms and a large percentage of guest rooms are air-conditioned." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Ursuline Convent]

Postcard of a three story brick building with gray roofing and white accents. One car is on the dirt road in front of the convent, and two women walk the grounds. The building is described as typed on the sky as "Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, La."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]

Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Stream]

Postcard of a stream winding towards the lake with scattered trees and yellow flowers along the side. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana A carpet of colorful pansies is an attraction every spring at Hodges Gardens, a year-round chain of flowers in the pine hills of Western Louisiana. Azaleas, tulips, dogwood in delicate pink and white, and masses of wild azalea and fragrant yellow jasmine form a brilliant spring show."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Washington Monument]

Postcard of a drawing of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. The drawing centers the monument with bright green foliage surrounding it, a tree in the foreground, and a pink and orange sunset behind the obelisk. On the reverse is text from Tsung-O Cheng to Harris L. Kempner informing him he arrived in D.C. last night and will stop in several American cities before arriving in Galveston on September 15.
Date: September 3, 1951
Creator: Cheng, Tsung-O, M. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blank Postal Card from the Navy Department, 1947]

Blank postal card with form from the Navy Department to indicate when to make a 14 day training cruise.
Date: 1947?
Creator: United States. Department of the Navy
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 Maison Blanche in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white building with pink accents dwarfing the other buildings on the street. The letter on the back reads "Hello Mamie, worried o.k. Will leave here at 9:15 for OU. Be good and write soon, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of French Market in New Orleans]

Postcard of blue roofed market stalls with a line of carts drawn by horses on a cobblestone street. The letter reads, "Don't you wish you were here with us? How is "Mary Cobb" be loving herself. Keep your eye on her I have a ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: May 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]

Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charity Hospital]

Postcard of a white estate with red shuttered windows and a horse-drawn cart traveling down the street along the trolley car line. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History