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[Refugees Attending Mass]

Description: Postcard image of Mexican Refugees attending outdoor mass at the refugee camp in Fort Bliss, Texas, ca. 1914. Most of the men and women in this photographic event are kneeling. Visible in the background are the tents that housed the refugees. According to research, the 'Mexican War Refugee Camp' (31° 49.335′ N, 106° 25.728′ W), was located inside of Fort Bliss, Texas near the present day location of the Fort Bliss Museum - 1735 Marshall Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. More details about the histo… more
Date: June 1, 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard of Austin County Court House]

Description: Postcard of Austin County Court House in Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Hello Annie. How are you taking in these days? Hope you are taking life easy. Best wishes for a happy Easter and lots of eggs. Emil."
Date: April 1, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Addressed to Edna Matlock, March 1, 1933]

Description: Postcard addressed to Edna Matlock with a long note on the back asking how she has been doing, and why she has not responded to the sender's letters; the note mentions Birdie and how she "is having to get away from there, she will go to Denton or Dallas."
Date: March 1, 1933
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Description: Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from J. E. Silcrest to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 1, 1911]

Description: Postcard from J. E. Silcrest to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front is a picture of a city park. There is grass at the front and pathways going through the park. There is a flag sailing from a post on the right side and is surrounded by colorful flowers. The back of the picture and the left side of it are lined with trees. Shrubs are spaced out in front of the trees and form a border. On the back, Silcrest wrote that he was proud of their park.
Date: May 1, 1911
Creator: Silrest, J. E.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard addressed to H. S. Moore, August 1, 1893 ]CBM_2083-002-004

Description: Postcard that was sent to Henry S. Moore on August 1, 1893. The postcard is badly torn which makes it difficult to tell what is being said. It appears the author is writing about having a good time at a crowded event and the weather.
Date: August 1, 1893
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue, June 1, 1944]

Description: Card with letter from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue mentioning that they'll by the Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing General Mortgage Income 41/2s with preferred Stock Due 1949 accompanied by stock at 97 1/4 flat. And asks her to write for confirmation as for delivery.
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: W. C. Dibson & Co.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard from Nathan's, March 31, 1949]

Description: Postcard from Nathan's, "The Fashion Center of Galveston," providing details of the Galveston County Welfare director's meeting for their 1949 campaign.
Date: April 1, 1949, 7:00 p.m.
Creator: Nathan's
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Description: Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArther. Text on the back of the card reads: "Dear Dad and Mother. I have felt fine all day. Have been out on the porch most of the time. All the boys are well Lots of Love. Park" The postcard is addressed to Mr. S. E. Waterbury.
Date: December 1, 1917
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Compress in Temple]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of the Temple Cotton Compress, a wooden structure with a tower and smoke stack, with rows of bales of cotton and several men moving individual bales in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Compress, Temple, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: May 1, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

High School, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white halftone postcard showing the high school building in Marshall, Texas. The view shows the facade of the two-story brick building. Stairs lead to entrance doors on either side of a projecting hipped roof central section with a tower on top of the roof. Printed in the border to the right of the image is the title, "High School, Marshall, Tex." and "Published by Mathewson Drug Co." Printed on the lower left corner of the message sections is the Curt Teich Co. logo of the intertw… more
Date: May 1, 1907
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of Camp Barkeley, Texas]

Description: Postcard with text that says "Greetings from Camp Barkeley Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all - The radio is playing Mary Doats. Today was chilly but by tonite the sun came out and looks as if we might have a nice day tomorrow. Listened to Jack Benny Sunday- Kay Kaycer is now on. Had a pint of ice cream tonite. Bro Woodrow."
Date: March 1, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of William Henry Gordon and Fred Smith]

Description: Postcard of William Henry Gordon of Porter, Oklahoma and Fred Smith wearing striped shirts, dark vests, and hats. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Compliment of William Gordon to Ida Leroy." This collection of photographs of African Americans was purchased from an estate in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 1, 1920
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Seawall in Galveston]

Description: Postcard of the concrete seawall raising the road several feet above the beach. A man stands behind the railing looking at a couple walking along the rail further down the road. The scene is described as "Sea wall and Boulevard, Galveston, Texas." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 1, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Men in a Cotton Field]

Description: Postcard of a cotton field near Galveston, Texas. There are four African-American men harvesting cotton. There is a horse and buggy with male driver in background, and trees in distance.
Date: April 1, 1907
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, September 1, 1949]

Description: Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner providing updates about a few garments and informing her that her "evening dresses" should have arrived. They offer to re-do any garments that are not satisfactory.
Date: September 1, 1949
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas"]

Description: Postcard of soldiers in uniform grouped around a fire pit probably to wash and rinse their eating utensils. Some men are visible holding plates and cups in their hands. In the background are other tents and soldiers. On the back the postcard is to Howard Seybert from Berwick, Pennsylvania and reads "little warmer than in Pa".
Date: June 1, 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Virginia Ebeth Powell to Mrs. S. E. Powell Sr. - November 1, 1921]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. S. E. Powell, Sr. in Oglesby, Texas from Virginia E[?] Powell in Houston, Texas. Virginia writes about arriving in Houston with her mother. The front of the postcard depicts a small footbridge over a creek in Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas. The bridge connects concrete footpaths on both sides of the creek, and is situated in front of large ferns and small red pavilions and buildings.
Date: November 1, 1921
Creator: Powell, Virginia Ebeth
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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