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Birds-Eye-View, Fort Davis, Texas

Description: The photograph on this postcard shows the town of Fort Davis. In the foreground, there is a formation of large rocks and an unpaved road that continues into the middle of the town. To either side of the road, there are various buildings enclosed by fences and surrounded by yards, trees, and windmills. The postcard was sent from Fort Davis March 15 and arrived in Uvalde, Texas March 17, 1918 according to the postmarks. The text, handwritten in ink, reads: "Wednesday. Well Janet how are you … more
Date: 1918~
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Picture postcard from T. N. Carswell addressed to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell - September 30, 1934]

Description: A picture postcard showing a photo labeled "The Mountain Drive, built by the C.C.C. Ft. Davis". The postcard includes correspondence to Miss Peggy Anne Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D"addy" [T. N. Carswell], dated September 30, 1934, and postmarked Fort Davis, Tex., Oct. 1, 1934. A short handwritten note advises that he will get home before she receives this card.
Date: September 30, 1934
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The Mulhern Ranch

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations with stylized text and the name Chas. Mulhern, Manager.
Date: 1895
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Stewart House

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "James Stewart, Prop'r."; "Situated in the Davis Mountains in One of the Healthiest Localities in the World. 5200 Feet Above Sea Level."
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The State of Texas, Jeff Davis County

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs name of county. Letterhead contains the names J. P. Weatherby, County Judge; Jas. Stewart, County and District Clerk; O. L. Price, County Attorney; J. R. Chadborn, Sheriff and Tax Collector; C. E. Mulhern, Tax Assessor; J. W. Merrill, County Surveyor; Jas. Edgar, County Treasurer; W. T. Jones, Inspector; County Commissioners S. A. Thompson, Precinct No. 1; E. P. Webster, Precinct No.… more
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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