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[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 25, 1912]

Description: Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter describing the fire he had been fighting at a building at "Broadway and Cass Ave." The photograph shows the "#12 Engine" fighting the fire taking place at an auto store. There is snow on the streets as Eagan notes the weather is cold and foggy.
Date: January 25, 1912
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, March 25, 1911]

Description: Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter describing a recent fire that took place catching multiple buildings on fire and causing around $45,000 in damage. The photograph on the reverse side shows the Battle Creek Fire Department riding through the street during the July 4, 1912 parade. The carriage in the center of the picture is holding a number of ladders on the back end; there are four firemen standing on the carriage as it rolls down the street. A lot of the people in the crowd … more
Date: March 25, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of rows of tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A note on the front of the postcard says "Co. C, 127th Infantry." A handwritten note on the back, which is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Miller in Shulane, Illinois, says "Dear Mother, We are still sailing on. It is about 9:30 and time to go to bed. Am well and alright and hope you the same. Some where in Kansas, Son Clare."
Date: January 25, 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Thanksgiving Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl, November 25, 1908]

Description: Thanksgiving postcard sent to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl with an illustration of a turkey pulling a cart with a chef riding on a pumpkin and holding a large knife and fork. There is a lengthy note written on the back of the card from Bahl that reads, in part: "Wish it was mine or I had one like it. Harry is always taking somebody there to..."
Date: November 25, 1908
Creator: Bahl, Leda
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Temple Sanitarium]

Description: Postcard of a partially colorized photograph of the Temple Sanitarium, a large two-story red brick building with white columns anda balcony on the second floor; there two horse-drawn carriages in the street in the foreground and a woman standing on the second-story balcony. Printed on the front of the postcard: "The Temple Sanitarium, Temple, Tex." There is a handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date: September 25, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati]

Description: Postcard of a suspension bridge crossing a body of water in Cincinnati, Ohio. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten in Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all: We just had our Easter dinner at the Mill Cafeteria here in Cleveland. This is a real perfect day for Easter too. I had an egg & 1/2 for dinner in a salad. Everything is swell. So long. Bro. Woodrow."
Date: April 25, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Louis and Smith Anna
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Virginia Beach]

Description: Postcard of a crowded beach with yellow and blue umbrellas set on the beach, further described as "Aerial view looking south. Many bathers can be seen on the beach enjoying the sun and surf." The message on the back reads, "Mamie - dear -Have just had the nice long lack with you and promised to send you our Va. Beach address - so here tis - 7604 - Ocean Front Virginia Beach - Virginia, 23451 Phone: (804) 428-5583 - The picture on the front of card shows you what a wide, lovely beach we have - o… more
Date: August 25, 1981
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Trees Near a Wooden Fence]

Description: Postcard of several narrow trees around a fence made of wood posts. The message on the back reads, "I made a terrible mistake. Yesterday, I accused a certain young man of being the long looked for Jack, but he positively refused to be such. H. H. 10-25-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 25, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a pier with two levels, a full deck and five boats nearby, one being a full sailboat. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie We came down here in the ... Sig here." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 25, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Apples in a Barrel]

Description: Postcard of personified apples falling into a wooden barrel while a pumpkin smiles. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: October 25, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Chapel Cave Hill From Across a Lake]

Description: Postcard of chapel peering out among the trees from across a body of water. The note below is illegible but for the signature, "Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: June 25, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fort Thomas Men's Quarters]

Description: Postcard of buildings behind a row of trees along the side of a one-way street. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Mens Quarters, Fort Thomas, Near Cincinnati, O." Below the description, the word "Sister" is written, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFadddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 25, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen]

Description: Postcard of water falling over the jagged cliff side into a pool at the base. The letter on the back reads, "This is one of the prettiest places in the Glen, we had our picture taken under the falls the other day, also Forks had their pictures. Everything is beautiful around here. Be sure and get out - about - behave. Best love from us, Lovingly, Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 Third ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 25, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Highlights of Rock Springs, Wyoming]

Description: Postcard of the High School, U. P. Club House, Masonic Temple, and Elks' Home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The back of the postcard adds, "Rock Springs, on the main line of the Union Pacific, about midway between Denver and Salt Lake City, center of the largest coal mining sections in the West. Mine payrolls average $400,000 per month. Rock Springs is also the center of a large sheep raising area." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice C… more
Date: September 25, 1934
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Jack of Clubs]

Description: Postcard of a Jack of Clubs with the words "How about this? H. H. 11-25-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 25, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of White House in Washington D. C.]

Description: Postcard of a two story white house with columns supporting the roof at the entrance and a fountain at the center of the courtyard. The postcard adds the following information, "The White House has been the home of the Presidents, from the time of John Adams to the present. Washington selected the site, laid the corner-stone in 1792, and with his wife inspected the finished building in 1799. The building is of Virginia freestone. After the house had been fired by British troops in 1814, and onl… more
Date: August 25, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Alms and Doepke Building]

Description: Postcard of a six story building as seen from across a stone canal. The building is identified as "Alms and Doepke Building - Cincinnati O." A note is written below the picture, and it reads, "Here all OK in Cinn. Had a miserable trip but are all OK now. It's warm here." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. N. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 25, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Elsa
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Peace Tree in Santiago de Cuba]

Description: Postcard of a tree fenced by white posts. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFadden Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C., U. S. A."
Date: February 25, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Thomas Walter Davis and two other men at Galveston Beach]

Description: Postcard image of Thomas Walter Davis and two other men. The photograph is titled "3 of a Kind Beats Two Pair in Poker" and this title is written vertically on the left side of the postcard (blank area). Man in front is seated in the sand and is wearing a dark colored bathing suit. Man on left seated on driftwood is wearing a dark bathing suit and the man seated next to him is wearing a white shirt, suspenders, and a light colored felt hat. A seascape backdrop in background. Back of postcard … more
Date: August 25, 1906
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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