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["The Green Diamond"]

Description: Illinois Central's original train "The Green Diamond" which went into service between Chicago and St. Louis in 1936. The consist included a combine baggage-mail car, four coaches, dining car, and observation parlor car.
Date: 1936~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Blind Nellie]

Description: Blind Nellie was brought to Mineral Wells by a cowboy, who sold her at auction for a dollar and a half. She eventually came into the possession of Colonel W.R. Austin, who used her to turn the wheel of the pump at the Austin Well. The horse became a tourist attraction in that capacity. When she was retired, she continued to walk in circles in her pasture. She was given a ceremonial burial when she died in 1912, a burial attended by a large crowd of admirers. The story may be found on page … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

["The Meteor"]

Description: St. Louis and San Francisco Railway's oldest name train "The Meteor" operating between Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield, Sapulpa, Denison, Sherman, Fort Worth and Dallas - a rail distance of 976 miles. This famous train made its first run on March 17, 1902. Even in this early era "The Meteor" was one of the nation's de Lux long-distance passenger trains. Its dining car service was comparable to that on the Santa Fe, being under the supervision of Fred Harvey.
Date: 1910~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

Description: A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typ… more
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Riverfront]

Description: Photograph of a riverfront. Many people stand on the dock along the river's edge. A large Naval steamship is in the center of the photo and smaller boats are docked to the right. A city is seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Thanksgiving day

Description: Color postcard depicting a large turkey running from a little boy carrying an ax. Correspondence on the back reads, "How do you like the looks of this turkey. maybe we can have one when you come to see us Xmas. Your Auntie." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O. Box 838. The postmarks is from Monett & Paris on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Thanksgiving Greetings

Description: Color postcard depicting a turkey standing on the shore under a tree, next to some produce of the land. In the background is the Mayflower sailing by on the ocean. Correspondence reads, "My dear Sis, many happy T.G. Greetings for you. I have you [ ] will send it soon. Lovingly, Rosa" It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O.Box 838. It is postmarked Monett & Paris, Texas on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Large Home Near a Pond and Trees]

Description: Color postcard depicting a large home near a pond and some trees. The colors in the illustration suggest it is during sunset. Correspondence on the back reads,"Dear Dillie, Lyle is up and improving slowly. If she don't get a backset she will soon be well again. I will write you soon, write me when you can. Love from us both to you all. Loving you [ ] M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. Box 838. It is postmarked Waco, Texas in Oct. 3, 1908.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Happy New Year

Description: Color postcard depicting four men frolicking in a snowy village on New Year's Eve. They appear to be singing and waving their hats. One has climbed a lamp post. Printed on the card is "Happy New Year" Correspondence reads, "Dear Dilly, Got your card today, sent you a little pkg Monday. My address is c/o Curtis House or 511 S. 13th St. Will write you soon, love to all. Write to me. Lovingly, M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 527 S. Mill St, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Waco, Tex. on… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

"The Wearing of the Green"

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a little girl in a green dress, white apron, and embroidered kerchief standing and courtesying on a chair. She has some shamrocks on her head. Above her is written "The Wearing of the Green" Correspondence on the back reads, " Auntie forgot to mail this on the 17th but will send it anyway. I guess when you were talking about Auntie and the cards you thought it time for her to be sending you another one. I do too. Harry Smith has a baby brother. Auntie does want… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Have a Germ Proof Kiss

Description: Black and white photo on a postcard depicting a silly scene. A young man and a young woman kneel and face each other with opposite ends of a drinking straw in their mouths. At the bottom of the picture is the title "Have a Germ Proof Kiss" They are in front of a curtain with flowers on it and kneeling on an oriental rug. Between them sits two little drums and an American flag. Correspondence on the back reads, " Your letter received. Oh yes, you will have to quit spanking my baby. Perculator, s… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Floral Postcard]

Description: Embossed color postcard with blue flowers and red roses and "Greetings from Oklahoma" written on it in glitter. Correspondence on the back says, "12/30/07 Dear Rosa Louise- Your daddy called yesterday and told us you will not be home for a week. Sorry to learn this. All well. Wishing you a happy New Year. I am your friend, Dorothy Kathryn [ ]" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St. Paris, Texas.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Sweet Little Maid

Description: "Just Girl" series no. 9 color postcard, depicting a woman in a large hat covered in pink flowers with a large bow tying it to her head. A poem on the front of the card reads, "'Sweet little maid with eyes of brown, If I ask your age will you call me down?' 'Oh no,' said she with a glance caressing, 'Dear little man, just keep on guessing.'" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E.A. Dill, 629 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 7, 1908.
Date: 1906
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Woman in a Hat with Flowers]

Description: Postcard with an oval-shaped photograph of a woman in a large hat with roses on it. Written on the front of the card, "My Precious Little Darling, Your 'Aunto' wants to see you awfully bad. Will come to see you about the 22nd. Will you be glad to see your 'Aunto' Bye Bye, your Aunto Rosa Bassano." On the back, "Tell mother I'll try and write her tonight. I know I have treated her mean but have been right busy. R" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma, Okla.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Woman in a Hat]

Description: Postcard with an oval shaped photographic portrait of a woman in a hat. She is wearing a lace dress and has her hair up. Written on the front of the card, "Dear Cousin Alice, hope you are all well will write you soon Bess is in [ ] for a week. Mabel." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 109 W. Park Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Two Little Boys]

Description: Photograph of two little boys. Written in pencil beneath the photo, "Frederick Lawrence, William [ ]". Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Little Girlie, I send you a picture of your little cousins. Wish you could come to see them & your old Aunty would like to snatch you up & give you a few kisses. Bring Mama & Aunt Rosa to see me - Aunty. The picture doesn't do the children justice". The card is not addressed or postmarked.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Flowers and Birds Postcard]

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting birds and flowers imprinted, "With True Affection" on the front. Correspondence reads, "Dear Doll Baby Tell your Mud my mud will write soon. We have both been sick in bed and had to have the doctor in. am getting all right now. Hope you are all well, Baboo". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #628 Chickasha St., Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Feb 14, 1908.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride

Description: Color postcard depicting riders on a trolley car: a driver in a uniform, a girl with blonde pigtails, and a person in a raincoat with an umbrella. Printed on the card, " The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride" and handwritten is, " Nene's mother thought her shoes were so pretty" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear [ ]. Nene got home all right. It is so hot today but looks like rain. Mama has been sick & so has Nene's Aunt. Nene will write to you when she has time to sool off. Tell … more
Date: 1907
Creator: Hutaf, August
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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