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[Postal Card from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue, June 1, 1944]

Description: Card with letter from W. C. Gibson & Co. to Frances L. Adoue mentioning that they'll by the Fort Worth Elevators & Warehousing General Mortgage Income 41/2s with preferred Stock Due 1949 accompanied by stock at 97 1/4 flat. And asks her to write for confirmation as for delivery.
Date: June 1, 1944
Creator: W. C. Dibson & Co.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

ALICE

Description: Monotone postcard with the word ALICE across the front. Within the letters of the word are faces of women. Written at the bottom of the front of the card, " From your sis who is having a time in Chicago". Correspondence on the back reads," My dear Sis:- I am still having 'Time of my life' but am getting anxious to hear from somebody. Especially as I left Pap not well. Had one letter from Hattie. We went to Jackson park last night and walked about 1 1/2 miles on the lake front - my it was grand.… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Theodore Roosevelt, Excursion Steamer, Chicago, Ill.

Description: Color postcard depicting the Theodore Roosevelt, Excursion Steamer in Chicago, Illinois. It is on Lake Michigan near some Chicago warehouses. Written in pencil on the front of the card is, "8/28/08- This is the boat we crossed the lake in. Correspondence on the back reads, "Hello Sis& Hes - am still here but will leave tomorrow (Sat) night or Sun. morn. am still having a good time but everybody is run down but me, so we will rest tomorrow. Lovingly, Rosa". It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, P… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[The Illinois]

Description: Postcard with an image of the Illinois steamboat in Quincy, Illinois. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "7-23-07 From Dorothy Katherine Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill on Jul 28, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[First National Bank Building, Chicago]

Description: Color postcard with an image of the First National Bank Building of Chicago. Correspondence reads, "[ ] write more. Dearfully glad to hear from you." It is addressed to Miss E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Peoria, Ill. on Jun 1907 .
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Chaddock College, Quincy, Illinois]

Description: Postcard with an image of Chaddock College. To the right of the image is the text, "Chaddock College, Quincy, Ill." Handwritten is, "Aug 19-07 Love and kisses from Erloo and Babbo to Dolly [ ] M.E." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Aug 30, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[East Main Street, Quincy, Illinois]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a street that runs through a residential area. Below the image is the text, "Quincy, Ill., East Main Street" and handwritten is, "Aug. 22-1907. Love to Dolly [ ] from your Baboo and Erloo." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Aug 30, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill.

Description: Color postcard depicting the stock yards in Chicago, Illinois. Many cattle are coralled together while cowboys sit on fences looking on. The city of Chicago is in the background. The correspondence on the back reads, " "What my baby doing. I bet you want to see your old mean ugly Auntie, if you did say you wouldn't. Do you love your Auntie - Rosa". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Lake Shore Drive,Chicago, Ill.

Description: Color postcard depicting a row of houses along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Tree-lined sidewalks run in front of the houses. The correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Auntie's Baby- Are you Auntie's baby? Well guess you got my card from Michigan City and will be glad to know I got back to Chi. safe. Came near being sick and 9/10 of the crowd were and it made you sick to see them. Auntie". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. it is postmarke… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

New Cook County Court Bldg. Chicago Ill.

Description: Color postcard depicting the new Cook County court house in Chicago. Written on the front, "Chas certainly is fixed up nicely - and has such a sweet wife, I like her so much. And they all seem so glad to have us with them Sis". The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear old Sis:- am having the best time imaginable. got me a real pretty suit for work yesterday - went outlast night to the 'White City' will go this aft out on the lake. and they have enough trips planned to last a mo. Rose". … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Boat House, Humbodlt Park, Chicago, Ill.

Description: Color postcard with a picture of the boat house at Humboldt Park in Chicago, Illinois. The large boathouse sits on the edge of a lake surrounded by trees. A couple rows in a boat across the water. The correspondence reads, "Dear old Sis, Am still having a fine time wish you and Hes were here with me. Am going out on an auto this aft. to take in the city. Don't know when I'll find time to write a letter. as they ? when I write postals. Lovingly, Rosa". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O.Bo… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[W. S. Willis Jr. Portrait]

Description: Postcard of a portrait of W. S. Willis Jr. as a small child, wearing light-colored clothing, posing sitting on a tricycle in front of a curtain. There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: Worthington
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Family Portrait with Dog]

Description: Postcard of a family portrait sent to J.B. Aguilera from Victoria. The photograph features four women and a boy seated around a dog. A baby is positioned against the belly of dog. The group is sitting in grass in front of a short fence, surrounded by foliage.
Date: unknown
Partner: Witte Museum

[Postcard of Chief Shyferlich]

Description: Postcard of Chief Schyferlich and fire fighters with a ladder truck. The fire department is uniformed with suits, coats, and hats.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]

Description: Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 20, 1914
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of New Post Office Building in Chicago]

Description: Postcard of a large white complex with an orange domed roof and American flag flying from the top. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 5, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Chief Magee and Woodward in Chicago]

Description: Postcard of two individuals next to an automobile. One of which is Chief Magee of the Dallas Fire Department. The photograph has a line cutting across the bottom, causing a reflection.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Washington Park in Chicago]

Description: Postcard of four boats paddled by men dressed in white shirts under a wooden bridge. The scene is described as "Showing Rustic Bridge in one of the city's most beautiful parks. Located on the South Side and containing 371 acres." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 16, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Garage Fire in Chicago]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a garage fire in Chicago, Illinois. The roof has been destroyed by the fire and the upper windows have been blown out, and there is a ladder sticking up through the far left window. There is a large number of people standing around on the ground outside of the garage.
Date: [1909..1912]
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Burned Garage Building in Chicago]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a large crowd milling about a fire-damaged building in Chicago, Illinois; the note on the back says this was a "garage fire." A ladder is propped at left of the front-facing side and several fire fighters appear to be inside the top story of the building.
Date: [1909..1912]
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard with a Photo of an Old Steamer Engine]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of an old steamer engine used by the Chicago Fire Department; the note on the back of the photo says this is "Engine 40 [in] Chicago." There is a crowd of people, including boys, standing around the engine looking at all of its features.
Date: [1909..1912]
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Two Fire Engines in Chicago, Illinois]

Description: Postcard of two fire engines belonging to the Chicago Fire Department; the note on the back on the reverse side says they are "2 & 104 Engs." Both engines have steam coming out of the top and firemen are working with both of them in very cold weather.
Date: [1909..1912]
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas
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