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[Mexican Ranch House #2]

Description: Postcard image of a house made of adobe bricks with the handwritten label "Typical Mexican Ranch House" along the bottom. In front of the house, there is a well in the right side of the image and behind the well, a girl with a horse is drawing water. Two children are standing under a small tree, to the left of the well. A handwritten note on the back, addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne says, "Will write tomorrow or next day. Ok here. Hope you are well. Walter."
Date: April 11, 1918
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Debris From Gulf Tanker Explosion]

Description: Postcard of the debris after the explosion of Gulf Tanker "Venezuela." The tanker can be seen by the dock in the distance. The caption written on the photograph reads, "Explosion of the Gulf of Venezuela, Pt Arthur, Tex."
Date: April 11, 1926
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Postcard of Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the small building of a Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Cora Wright in Alba, MO and says "Hello Cora, as you haven't answered my last card I will send you another. Am all ok, hope you are the same. I am at work 60 miles north with the bridge ...[?]... Wish I could be with you. Ruth."
Date: December 11, 1910
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, April 11, 1925]

Description: Easter postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock with an illustration of two blue birds sitting on a twig full of pink flowers; the note below the picture reads: "On Easter Day From bud and brook and bird comes the Easter message Be glad, rejoice, for this is the Resurrection of the year."
Date: April 11, 1925
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 11, 1925]

Description: Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock with an illustration of a soldier sitting on steps reading a pamphlet; there is an American flag behind him and a note that reads: "Here's a happy greeting 'Till our next meeting May it just remind you Of one you left behind you." The note on the back says that she will come help Edna plant her garden if she "will wait [until] it gets warm," and also that she might come "this evening."
Date: February 11, 1925
Creator: Matlock, Maurine
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard from Hortense to Ned A. Zaeller, August 11, 1910]

Description: Postcard from Hortense to her brother, Ned. A. Zaeller, thanking him for his letter and writing to say she went to a concert the night before. The front of the postcard features an illustration of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline. There are dense trees and bushes in front of the bluffs.
Date: August 11, 1910
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Mrs. Arthur, May 11, 1907]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Arthur. The postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of the town of Boerne, Texas, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, as well as the name and address of the recipient
Date: May 11, 1907
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Ella H. to Mrs. Gus Lindner, September 11, 1913]

Description: Postcard from Ella H. to Mrs. Gus Lindner, wishing her a happy birthday and asking her to write back. The postcard features a photograph of a long, narrow road running parallel to a long, curving railroad track between two large, bush- and tree-covered hills.
Date: September 11, 1913
Creator: H., Ella
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from William Dodd to the Moore Family, September 11, 1888]

Description: This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a postcard written by William Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's father. Dodd writes to Charles and Mary Ann, or 'Sis' as the family affectionately calls her, informing the Moore's of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. He details that the family is all well at present and notes that they have received their most current letter. Dodd discusses that they have received a lot of rain and are awaiting a clear day. He states that Dinkie's children a… more
Date: September 11, 1888
Creator: Dodd, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Division Headquarters at Camp MacArthur Postcard]

Description: Postcard of Camp MacArthur with tents on the right side, division headquarters in the back (center), and houses and cars on the left side. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Division Headquarters. Camp MacArthur Waco Texas. Mann." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: May 11, 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[A train at Booth, Texas.]

Description: Postcard image of a train at Booth, Texas. Two men are seated on the front of the engine. Texas flag is flying to the right of the photo. Dated November 11, 1911.
Date: November 11, 1911
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Return Receipt Card for D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1954]

Description: Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to D. W. Kempner for registered article No. 21601 delivered on January 11, 1954.
Date: January 11, 1954
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, May 11, 1909]

Description: Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "If you know Ft. Worth, you can recognize this spot." The photograph on the reverse side shows a view down Broadway St. looking at badly damaged buildings and trees caused by a recent fire. The building on the far right has large portions of its walls damaged and those in the background have their roofs destroyed.
Date: May 11, 1909
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter, June 11, 1912]

Description: Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter with a note describing the type of vehicle in the picture as a combination "Hose and Chemical wagon." There are six firemen in the picture, five are in the vehicle and one is standing next to it; the water hose is rolled up in the center and there is even a goat in the arms of one of the men in the back.
Date: June 11, 1912
Creator: Conor, Clarence W.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard Series, Part 1: Sensation]

Description: Postcard one of a set of six entitled "Sensation" with a photograph of a man reaching for a woman's umbrella. The note on the back of the card reads: "Dear Harry. Before your fran had been here twenty four hours she started killing flies and broke my cream pitcher..."
Date: July 11, 1910
Creator: Collins, Rose
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard with a View of Main Street, Houston, Texas]

Description: Postcard showing a view overlooking Main Street in Houston, Texas; the photograph is illustrated in color and shows trolley cars moving down the street as well as people walking up and down the sidewalks. There is a note on the reverse side of the card that is addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas; there is a printed note in the upper right corner that describes the street and the buildings that appear on it.
Date: August 11, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard from Harry Bahl to Mamie Collins, September 11, 1908]

Description: Postcard to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas with an illustration of "Fishing Boats on Wharf" at Galveston. The picture shows a large boat surrounded by other smaller boats in the bay. There is a note on the back of the card that says: "Wish you were here to enjoy the sight with us..."
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Bahl, John Philip Herlin (Harry)
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Hotel Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of the exterior and interior of Hotel Beaumont on the corner of Orleans Street and Fannin Street. On the left side is a picture of the exterior of the hotel with signs that say "Hotel Beaumont" and four automobiles on the street. On the right side of the postcard is the interior of the hotel with furniture. The Hotel Beaumont was opened to the public on Tuesday, August 8, 1922. It was 11 stories tall with 250 rooms and built in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Printed on … more
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Curteich & Co
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]

Description: Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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