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[Postcard of Train Station on Orsay Docks]

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]

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]

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]

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 Road Through Kenilworth Park, Asheville, NC]

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]

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 Elk's Club in Asheville, North Carolina]

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]

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 Generals Pershing and Peltier]

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 Grove Park Inn in North Carolina]

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]

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 Swannanoa River]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Postcard of Asheville at Night]

Postcard of a city square with a stone column, the street and monument lit with strings of lights. The letter on the back reads, "My dear Mamie, How would you like to exchange pinnauts, is that there, how do you like school by this time? Lurll close with love, as your "Big Uncle N. S. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin WAshington D. C. Gunston Hall."

Date: October 13, 1909

Creator: H. Peiron

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Grove Park Inn]

Postcard of a three story stone building with an orange roof and trees in bloom on the hill the building is built on. The scene is described as " "Springtime," Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N. C." The message on the back is illegible.

Date: August 23, 1929

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Battery Park Hotel in Asheville]

Postcard of a deserted road lined with trees. The scene is described as "Battery Park Hotel from Cumberland Ave., Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, I will be by on the twenty-fourth. So get ready. Tell Tat that I saw Miller and he told me all about her, and how he left at Salesburry. Be good, N. G. Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."

Date: January 17, 1910

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

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