22 Matching Results

Search Results

[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]

Description: Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date: July 12, 1907
Creator: Sill, Edward William
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Soil map, Texas, Bastrop County sheet

Description: Map displays soil types along with topography, creeks, rivers, springs, swamps, farms, towns, stores, parks, roads, and railroads. Legend includes soil profiles.
Date: August 12, 1908
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Spokane, Washington]

Description: Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with five horse-drawn vehicles outside their respective garage doors. To the right of the rightmost wagon, there is a sixth door that says, "Police." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "An account of the stupendous amount of work in my department at present. I am unable to make up my list of correspondents. For this you can permit me to decline your offer."
Date: November 12, 1907
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Photograph of Group on a Horse-Drawn Carriage]

Description: Note on the back of the photograph reads, "A group of students of 1898, descending from a tally ho at Belle Mead for a picnic. John Jones lulls lazily on the back seat. Daisy McQuigg stands next is C.W. Dorris crowned with a derby. Annie Gill the beauty looks cozy by at 'Pretty' Williams as he swings down. W[?] Harding, Sister Harding and Clara Benidick stand in the next row with Sam Pitinazer about to [?] his derby as he looks down. Porter Ward is just back of Glora Sullivan. Will Sewell reach… more
Date: March 12, 1905
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Postcard of Guyandotte Bridge in Huntington]

Description: Postcard of a green train and man dressed in a red jacket on a bridge. The scene is described as "New Huntington - Guyandotte Bridge, Huntington, W. Va." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: December 12, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children Kissing]

Description: 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
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Green Room at the White House]

Description: Postcard of a room with green walls, green curtains, a green rug, and green seated chairs. The back of the postcard adds, "Green Room , White House, Washington - The Green Room has on the wall green velvet. The screen of Gobelin tapestry, in front of the mantel, was presented to Mrs. Grant by the Emperor of Austria." The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "I think this is a beautiful room don't you? We leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. Lots of love, Perry Duncan." The postcard is address… more
Date: July 12, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Girl With Basket of Yellow Flowers]

Description: Postcard of a blonde girl wearing a white dress with pink ribbons placing yellow roses into a basket. "With Sincere Love," typed below the girl. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "You surely leave healed. With great love from Judell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 12, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of House Near Coast With Three Boats]

Description: 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
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Group of Young Boys]

Description: Postcard of four young men sitting in the grass. The note on the right side reads, "Hello Mamie! How are you these nice warm days? Wish you were here to go to the park with me tonight. Guess who is going to be married next month? Love Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 12, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Description: Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 12, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

Description: Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.
Date: 1908-07-12~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
Back to Top of Screen