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[Postcard from T. D. Whitehorn to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1957]

Description: Postcard from T. D. Whitehorn to Truett Latimer asking Latimer to vote against recommendations 1 and 2 made by the State Board of Education to the 55th legislature. Whitehorn writes that as a rural Baptist pastor he regrets the damage done by centralization and is opposed to any more.
Date: February 9, 1957
Creator: Whitehorn, T. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of a Webb Fire Engine Test]

Description: Postcard of a fire engine spraying water at a building with two large smokestacks. The photograph was captured from a distance above, and many people can be seen observing the scene below. A printed note on the back of the postcard says, "Test of the "Webb" Motor Fire Engine, Through Deck Turret on "Webb" Motor High Pressure Wagon. Height of Stack 246 ft. Size of Nozzle 1 5/8 inches. It was estimated that at times this stream reached nearly 300 feet perpendicularly."
Date: February 9, 1912
Creator: Inbody, J.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Small Town at the Base of a Mountain]

Description: Postcard of a small town near a winding river with a mountain in the background. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 9, 1933
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Champlain Market in Quebec]

Description: Postcard of a crowded square fenced by carts drawn by horses. The letter on the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va., U.S.A."
Date: July 9, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]

Description: Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 9, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Mission San Jose]

Description: Postcard of Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard expresses the author's excitement about seeing Lou Rayburn soon.
Date: July 9, 1907
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of a Woman in a White Dress With Blue Ribbons]

Description: Postcard of a woman wearing a white dress, white hat, and carrying a white umbrella with blue ribbons. "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." is typed beside the woman. The letter written around the woman and on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: November 9, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pittsburgh From Washington Heights]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 9, 1905
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Children on a Bench]

Description: Postcard of two children wearing white clothing. The girl wears a blue ribbon on her head and appears to be asleep. The boy is looking at the girl, wearing a wide-brimmed, orange trimmed hat. The bottom edge of the postcard reads "That looks good to me." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 9, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Flood scene in Rosenberg, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of flood scene in Rosenberg, Texas on December 9, 1913. Flood waters in foreground. Windmill and small water tower to left of photo. Street on right. Houses in background.
Date: December 9, 1913
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Easter Postcard]

Description: Easter postcard with a small picture of the sun rising over the ocean and the text: "A happy Eastertide. Morn's roseate hues have decked the sky; The Lord has risen with victory; Let the earth be glad, and raise the cry, Alleluia!" Handwritten message on the back of the postcard offers Easter greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: April 9, 1914
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a stone roadway lined with trees and houses on either side, described as "Calder Avenue, looking East, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, a clipping with the word "Cold" is pasted on the postcard. The message reads "Jack is sick in bed with a bad cold better come and doctor him. H. H. 11-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 9, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman With Wide Brim Hat]

Description: Postcard of a woman with curled hair pulled under a wide brim hat. A newspaper clipping reads "The three greatest things are life, love, and gold - you notice gold runs third." Below that, a note adds "And Jack first H. H. 12-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 9, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Man Eating Watermelon]

Description: Postcard of an African American man with an exaggerated facial expression, eating a watermelon. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, wish I could see you, with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 9, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of M. E. Church in Temple, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Methodist Episcopal Church located in Temple, Texas. The view of the church is from the side where there is a large arched window. On the right side of the church two large spires are visible. The postcard is addressed to Nina Cummings from Rosenberg, Texas.
Date: June 9, 1910
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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