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[Gila Monster]

Description: Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, … more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Venomous Gila Monster]

Description: Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila… more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Venomous Gila Monster]

Description: Postcard image of a Gila Monster lizard. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous reptile found on [sic] the Deserts of the Southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila… more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Os-Aple Jubilee Week Parade]

Description: The 'Os-Aple' jubilee was the 1912 celebration marking 60 years of existence for the City named 'El Paso'. El Paso was originally settled and named as the Franklin Settlement in 1849. The Franklin Settlement was later renamed to 'El Paso' in 1852; hence the 1912 jubilee celebration for the City of El Paso, Texas. According to the El Paso Herald, 24 October 1912 front page, "Military Parade Proves Jubilee's Biggest Feature - Over Two Thousand Infantrymen, Cavalrymen, Artillerymen, Hospital Co… more
Date: October 24, 1912
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 1]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a man holding a woman close while they both hold onto the handle of an umbrella; there are music notes and lyrics printed at the bottom that read: "Dreaming of you always little girl my darling." There is a note on the reverse side of the card written in red ink that says: "Well I want a little loving now and then if that loving one is you!"
Date: October 19, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Semi-Photo Song Postcard, "Dreaming": Part 1]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a photograph of a man and a woman walking alongside a small pond while holding each other's hands; there are music notes and lyrics printed below that read: "Dreaming, dreaming, while the stars are gleaming." There is also a note written in red ink on the reverse side of the card that reads: "Meeting at Fish Pond, notice our new...Watch this series for it speaks what is in my head."
Date: 1908-10-16?
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Go on Smiling": Part 1]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a man and a woman sitting in a yard of flowers and trees. The photograph has a caption on the bottom that reads: "Go on smiling darling, laughing don't be weeping the time will come for me and you." There is also a note written on the back in red ink.
Date: October 21, 1908
Creator: Scott & Van Altena
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Illustrated Song Postcard, "Same Old Story": Part 1]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a couple floating in a row boat down a small river. There are lyrics printed at the bottom of the card that read: "A man, a maid, a moon, a boat, Down the river gently float." There is also a note written on the back of the card in black ink and it says: "Here's "baby" and the "Fish Pond"."
Date: October 17, 1908
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Illustrated Song Postcard, "You're the Brightest Star of all My Dreams": Part 1]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Central City, Nebraska with a tinted photograph of a woman standing behind sunflower plants and is wearing one in her hair; the lyrics underneath the picture read: "You're the brightest star of all my dreams." There is a short poem written on the reverse side of the card in red ink and it reads: "Tell me you love me and say you'll be true I love nobody in this world but you, your heart and my heart in love...I know I have your love and you have mine."
Date: 1908-10?
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard of Three Cars]

Description: Postcard of three automobiles stuck in the mud with wooden derricks and buildings visible in the background. On the top of the postcard "ALL READY 1 2 3" written and on the bottom "DESDEMONA TEXAS STUDIO 10/22/19."
Date: October 22, 1919
Location: 32.270843 -98.550608
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Prizing it out of the mud]

Description: Postcard of four men that appear to be trying to get an early model automobile that is stuck in the mud in the roadway out by wedging a long metal looking object under the back left tire with buildings lining both sides of the street. Caption on image reads "Prizing 'it' out of the mud. 'New Town' Oct. 26-19." Inscription on back reads: "Hello Rose. I wish you could come to stay all night with us. We trade at the store that says Newtown Grocery. Bye Bye & write to us. Jove."
Date: October 26, 1919
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Company Street at Camp MacArthur]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road lined with tents on both sides and a group of five soldiers in uniform and hats on the right and two soldiers standing on the left; there are other soldiers, houses, and telephone poles in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "No. 1. A Company Street. Camp MacArthur, Waco Texas. © F. Mann. 10/20/17."
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Three Month Old Child]

Description: Portrait of three month old child sitting on decorative object. The child has a hat on and wearing a jacket with a onesie. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: October 29, 1948
Partner: Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas

[Postcard of the Swannanoa]

Description: Postcard of a river cutting through the thick treeline. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 30, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard: The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture]

Description: Postcard advertising the Jubilations and Celebrations art gallery presented by Barnes-Blackman Galleries. On the back on the card, the hours for the reception, gallery, and workshops are listed.
Date: October 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter to Harris L. Kempner, October 23, 1946]

Description: Card sent to Harris Kempner reminding him of the Southwest Regional Meeting of the Joint Distribution Committee. A program is included with starting times for various sessions.
Date: October 23, 1946
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Norfolk, Virginia]

Description: Postcard of the electric line outside of Norfolk, near to two lighthouses. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard addressed to Robert Bartley tells of the author's wish that Robert was with them.
Date: October 4, 1913
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of Times Square]

Description: Postcard of Times Square in New York City, New York. Handwritten message on the back of the card to Mrs. N. M. Rayburn gives details about the author's activities in New York City.
Date: October 10, 1913
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of Oriental Hotel in Dallas]

Description: Postcard of a six story hotel with a domed tower roof and an electric trolley car running in front of the building. The note on the back is illegible but for the signature - "Love to all, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: October 29, 1907
Creator: Davidson Brothers
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Employees of a Meat Packing Business]

Description: Postcard of employees of a meat packing business. The employees are all grouped together and standing up. Above them hanging from the ceiling are pieces of meat and empty metal hooks.
Date: October 1927
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Gila Monster]

Description: Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, … more
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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