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[Postcard of Laconia Fire Dept., New Hampshire]

Description: Postcard of the Laconia Fire Department at their station, with the fire fighters sitting in a horse-drawn fire engine. The station has four garage doors visible at its base. Ivy is growing on the side of the building. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Another out of town fire card for you. Hope I can continue getting them for you. [...] You card is dandy, mighty pleased with it. Call again."
Date: February 13, 1913
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard with a Photograph of the H. W. Johns-Manville Co. Fire in 1909]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a burning building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The note on the back of the card says that this was the H. W. Johns-Manville Co. fire that killed six people: "1 ass't chief, 1 lieut., 4 pipemen." The photograph shows a number of firemen rushing to the scene with snow falling all around them and at least five high-pressured water streams shooting towards the building.
Date: February 13, 1909
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Fire at Night]

Description: Postcard of a large fire at night. The caption on the image reads, "Night View: C. L. Perkins No 5 on Fire 9-13-1919 Flowin 4000 BBLS Oil & 10,000,000 Ft Gas Ranger, TEX."
Date: September 13, 1919
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Postcard from Ester Read to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1957]

Description: Postcard from Ester Read to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital's budget in the legislature, the enactment of a 40-hour work week, and a raise in travel expenses for state employees.
Date: January 13, 1957
Creator: Read, Ester
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard from Martha Jarrett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]

Description: Postcard from Martha Jarrett to Truett Latimer discussing the proposed revisions to the Code of Criminal Procedures and Penal Code. She urges him to support House Bill 441.
Date: April 13, 1961
Creator: Jarrett, Martha
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of the Grottoes on Lovers' Retreat]

Description: Postcard of the grottoes on lovers' retreat in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Maggie Peache of Marshall, Texas.
Date: September 13, 1933
Partner: Mineral Wells Heritage Association

[Postcard of the Mesquite Street]

Description: Postcard of Mesquite Street in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. R. S. Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: September 13, 1933
Partner: Mineral Wells Heritage Association

[Name Card of Joe Kraemer Jr.]

Description: Name card of Joe Kraemer Jr. with handwritten text on the back. The text reads "just a late, little remembrance for your birthday, June 13, 1926".
Date: June 13, 1926
Partner: Tarleton State University

[Postcard of Puppy]

Description: Postcard of a drawn puppy sitting on its hindquarters with a short message reading, "I wish I had a sweetheart." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1910
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Swiss Coastal Town]

Description: Postcard of multistory complexes lining the coast with a Swiss flag flying on the roof of one. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFlvard 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 13, 1933
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Street Scene in Byran]

Description: Postcard of a two story house with fenced front porch and sparse yard, described as "Street Scene, Bryan, Tex." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 13, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of an Engine House Dormitory]

Description: Postcard of fire fighters in a fire house dormitory, getting dressed in their uniforms. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message discussing the exchange of postcards.
Date: January 13, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Period Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a two story white house with a green roof, described as "Period Hotel and Annex, Mineral Wells, Texas." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 13, 1919
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Seneca Lake in Watkins, New York]

Description: Postcard of a lake behind the treeline. The scene is described as "View of Seneca Lake from Oakwood Park." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: September 13, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Three Cherub Angels Holding a Basket of Hearts]

Description: Postcard of three winged children with blonde curled hair and pastel robes. One angel holds a basket of red hearts and holds one aloft in their hand. Below the picture, "My offering to thee" is typed. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. City."
Date: February 13, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Harvested Sugar Cane Field in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a partially harvested sugar cane field with a yellow building in the background. The letter reads, "Mama must send you a postal every day if you'd rather have," the rest is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 13, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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