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[Postcard of Train Station on Orsay Docks]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large stone building with large circular windows, on the bank of a canal with docks along the side. Two small passenger boats sail along the canal. French text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as a train station by the docks of Orsay river in Paris, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918~
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Church in Saint-Malo-de-Guersac]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a tall stone church with a clock in the middle of its main tower and a spire at the top. French text at the top of the postcard locates the church in Saint-Malo-de-Guersac. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Black Mountain in Montreat, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a forest-covered mountain range, seen through tall, green trees. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Black Mountain in Montreat, North Carolina. There is printed text about the mountain on the other side of the postcard, as well as handwritten text from Mary to Mr. Frank Hallock in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of St. Nazaire's Dolmen Trilithe]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a group of large, long, smooth rocks stacked on and against each other in the middle of a park area. French text at the bottom of the postcard locates the rocks in Saint-Nazaire in Brittany. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone.
Date: 1918
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of People on Top of Chimney Rock]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of four people in long, dark coats and hats standing on the top of a large rock formation, looking out across a tree-filled valley and, in the distance, tree-covered mountains. A wood staircase is attached to the side of the rock. Handwritten text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the rock as Chimney Rock in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Road Through Kenilworth Park, Asheville, NC]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a small road through a grassy park area and crosses a small creek via a short bridge. Trees dot the grassy area around the road. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Kenilworth Park in a suburb of Asheville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard has a small paragraph of text with information about the park, as well as postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Riverside Park in Asheville, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of an overview of a river with a metal suspension bridge across it and a smaller stream sunning alongside the river, further up a gradual hill. The banks of the river and stream, as well as the hills in the background, are covered in trees. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as Riverside Park, shown from a vantage point on Bingham Heights in Asheville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1912~
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Stairway at Chimney Rock, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large rock formation, against a backdrop of a larger mountain range. A wood stairway leads up the rock formation to the top, where several people are standing. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain as Chimney Rock in North Carolina.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Top of Chimney Rock]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a tall rocky cliff, overlooking an open area with trees and streams. Handwritten text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cliff as Chimney Rock in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Elk's Club in Asheville, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a four-story, red brick building with a wrap-around balcony on the left side of the second floor and large, floor-to-ceiling windows on the left side of the first floor. The building has been built on the corner of an intersection of two streets, one of which (on the right) travels down a gradual slope. An elk-head has been mounted to the top of the left side of the building and an American flag flies above it. Printed text in the top right corner of the postcard … more
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Southern Railway Across French Broad River]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a steam train crossing a stone bridge, stretching across a large river. In the background, a few trees and buildings dot a small hillside. A few figures can be seen walking between the two railroad tracks on the bridge. Printed text below the illustration identifies the train as part of the Southern Railway, over the French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Mars Hill College]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a small campus of buildings no larger than three-stories. The buildings are surrounded on all sides by a thickly wooded area, and mountains can be seen in the background. Printed text identifies the campus as Mars Hill College in North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Generals Pershing and Peltier]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large group of men in uniform and one man in a dark suit with a bowler hat. Many of the men wear sabers at their side. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the group as Americans, and the two men in front as Generals Pershing and Peltier, in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1919
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Camp Alice on Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of a line of small, light-colored tents in the middle of a large, dirt area cleared of trees, with a two-story wood building to the left. A passenger train car sits on a track at the bottom left of the photo. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Camp Alice on Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Grove Park Inn in North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a large multistory, stone building with a red roof and windows along each floor. Three people stand on a path, bordered by small stone walls and surrounded by tall trees, which curves towards the building. A mountain range can be seen in the background. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. The other side of the postcard has a printed paragraph of text with information about the inn, as w… more
Date: 19uu
Location: None
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Seaside Boulevard in France]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a pedestrian boulevard to the right of a beach with small beach houses and to the left of a road with a trolley on it. Houses and other buildings sit atop a large hill in the background, above a small town area. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from C. G. Smith to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1918~
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Chimney Rock]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a tall, chimney-like rock formation, as seen from below, through the branches of deciduous trees. Printed text at the top of the illustration identifies the rock as Chimney Rock. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Location: 35.432726 -82.250310
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Mountain Park Hotel in Hot Springs, North Carolina]

Description: Postcard of a room with several chairs and tables with potted plants. Text on the front of the postcard states that the room is the reception room at Mountain Park Hotel in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Handwritten note on the back of the card tells Lou Rayburn that the author will not be home that night.
Date: 1908
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of French Scenery]

Description: Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Whitefield, Clarence
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of a Biltmore Drive]

Description: Postcard of a road winding into the green forest, described as "One of Biltmore's Beautiful Drives, Biltmore, N.C." The letter reads, "Dear Mamie, Why don't you ever write once in a while? Have you been sick? Wild Mamie I suppose, you know that there I am enamored to your Uncle George's family. Well Mamie hope to hear from you soon, with love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L McFaddin 1906 Fla. Ave. Washington D. C. to Gunston Hall."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Swannanoa River]

Description: Postcard of a well dressed man casting a fishing pole into the quiet river, surrounded by brush on both sides. The scene is described as "Swannanoa River, Asheville, N.C." The letter below the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 17, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bingham School Students in Asheville]

Description: Postcard of rows of men dressed in military themed uniforms outside a two story complex. The scene is described as "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Remember me to all the girls. Dear Mamie I am now at school and hard at work. I suppose you are the same. I am sending you a pict. of a battle formation. Can't see all of the boys as the camera didn't take them all. Your pillow case has not arrived, but will send it as soon as it does. Well be a good girl with lots of … more
Date: February 3, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Greetings From Bingham School]

Description: Postcard of stationary with gold emblems indicating the school and school's location. The letter on the front of the stationary reads, "Dear Mamie. I arrived here today at two o'clock, been having a fine time. I have not gone out to the school but will sometime tonight. Send your roommate my very best love. I will order you piller today or something neat soon. (Write soon.) With love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Louise McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C. 1906 Fla. Dri… more
Date: January 10, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Patton Ave. at Night in Asheville]

Description: Postcard of a cobblestone street lit only by fairy lights strung between buildings over the street. The scene is described as "Patton Ave. at Night, Asheville, N. C." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie: Well by now I suppose you have reached school + settled down and had work, have you not? Well you must write to me real letters. Love to sister Ida. With love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall 1906 Fla. Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: October 1, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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