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[Cowboy-Themed Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a cowboy-themed float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's decor includes plastic blow-up cacti and a model oil well. Lights are strung all over the float. A large group of individuals dressed as cowboys and cowgirls are riding the float, which is traveling down a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
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Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Postcard of Oil Wells In Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of many oil wells in a field, behind a couple of red and white shacks. The back of the postcard has a note that reads, "Hello Mamie. Yes you guessed right. I know another one. Which I will tell you later on. Write me soon, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 30, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Oil Wells in Vinton]

Description: Postcard of a field of oil wells and a man riding a horse. The photo is described as, "Oil fields Vinton LA." The letter on the back reads, "Hello kid - Guess I'll hear this back in Bmt, but thought I would say "hello" anyway - Going to Lake Charles again tonight but at least I'll be back in Bmt tomorrow. - M." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Oil Wells & Tank in Tulsa, Oklahoma]

Description: Postcard of two pictures of gushing oil wells and one of a grey tank pasted on a manilla postcard. The letter reads, "My dear Mamie: - I don't know but I have thought of you all so often + the grand time we had in Bmt. Ask Mama if this don't remind her of our lake dell a good many people from B,t up here - when Mama come from Dallas she must busy now and all me I have my love + hugs to Bmt + we have a good time love to all - Mrs. Nelly." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumon… more
Date: May 6, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Oilwell Derrick in Bradford, Pennsylvania]

Description: Postcard of a wooden oil derrick erected over a shed with a group of people on the ground. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, I'd like to shake you for not writing when my train letters was longer. Have at you, woman. I hear you're going to leave old Gunston. Good work my dear, and please give my B. some extra hand slaps for me. Remember our fights? Oh no. Heard lots about you, please write, Bowie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden McFadden Ave. Beaumont… more
Date: September 8, 1910
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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