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[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, May 11, 1909]

Description: Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "If you know Ft. Worth, you can recognize this spot." The photograph on the reverse side shows a view down Broadway St. looking at badly damaged buildings and trees caused by a recent fire. The building on the far right has large portions of its walls damaged and those in the background have their roofs destroyed.
Date: May 11, 1909
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of No. 1 Engine House at Battle Creek, Mich.]

Description: Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at their No. 1 Engine House. The fire department is lined up outside the building with their horse-drawn fire engines. The brick building has three floors, three garage doors at its base, and a belfry at its back.
Date: June 6, 1909
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Beaumont City Hall]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont City Hall on Main Street between Gilbert and College streets. Two men can be seen standing on the right bottom of the picture. This building was built in 1909 to serve as a cooperative market by the City of Beaumont, but was used as a City Hall and Jail from about 1910 until 1926. Later in the 1920s it was used as a market and at one time went by the name of the Nancy Tevis Market. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "City Hall, Beaumont, Texas.--19." Printed on the … more
Date: [1909..1926]
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of City Hall in Cincinnati]

Description: Postcard of a three story stone structure with a clock tower attached. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: November 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Sugar Mill In Sugar Land]

Description: Postcard image of sugar mill "A Million Dollar Plant". Train in full steam coming from left to center of photo. Men are on/near tracks. Mill in background.
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Description: Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Resting Meadow in South Texas]

Description: Postcard, Resting Meadow-South TX. Nine people (with chin in hands) lying in the grass in front of a large moss covered tree. More trees in background..
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Sugar Land Stores]

Description: Postcard, Sugar Land stores. Railroad tracks and train depot to the left of the photo. Train in background. Utility poles in center. Two men standing next to the second store.
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard of University of Toronto]

Description: Postcard of a large three story stone university on a finely trimmed courtyard. The postcard is addressed to "Mamie P. McFaddin 65- Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 29, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Sugar Mill In Sugar Land]

Description: Postcard, Sugar Land, TX Sugar mill. Two and a half story, wooden house to left. Mill with stacks to right.
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard of Men]

Description: Postcard of a man with hat standing, man with suspenders sitting in foreground. Banana plants to left and in background of photo.
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Sugar Mill In Sugar Land]

Description: Postcard image of Sugar Mill. Eight smoke stacks of mill are visible. Wooden derrick to the left of photo.
Date: 1909
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard with a Photo of a Large Building on Fire]

Description: Postcard with a photograph showing a massive cloud of smoking rising from a large building in a city area. The men in the foreground are standing and watching the smoke rise from the building.
Date: [1909..1912]
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Upper Falls of Genesee]

Description: Postcard of several buildings built around a large waterfall. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie It has been raining all day don't get lonesome with love from Lee Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Care Linston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Recitation Hall at Simmons College]

Description: Postcard of the recitation hall at Simmons College in Abilene, Texas. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard sends greetings from Cecil to Lou Rayburn.
Date: November 15, 1909
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of Girl With Basket of Yellow Flowers]

Description: Postcard of a blonde girl wearing a white dress with pink ribbons placing yellow roses into a basket. "With Sincere Love," typed below the girl. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "You surely leave healed. With great love from Judell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 12, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lighthouse and Pier in Solus Bay]

Description: Postcard of a snow covered pier leading to a lighthouse surrounded by the bay. The message reads, "Dear sister - How are you getting along in school? We are all well we will leave for Huntington this week. Don't get lonesome, Perry." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Linston Hall, Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[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 East Side High School in Portland]

Description: Postcard of a three story stone building with a light green tiled roof. The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Hello! Shirley! This is a lovely city and we all like it. Lots and lots of love - Ever-Lei." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Bird's Eye View of Port Lavaca]

Description: Postcard image of a bird's eye view of Port Lavaca, Texas. Within the image various houses and their yard can be seen separated by fences. In the background of the right side a church's spire can be seen along the horizon line. Handwritten text on the back is addresses to Mrs. T. A. Hay from Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Oregon State Building]

Description: Postcard of a two story white building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as, "Oregon State Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "The Exposition is lovely and I know you would enjoy being here and taking in the Seattle air and other amusements. Lots of Love Carver-Lee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

Bringing Home the Game

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a cupid dragging a string with red hearts and arrows behind him. Stamped envelopes float above his head; handwritten notes on the envelopes say "Miss R.L. Dill Okla City", Mrs. Alice Dill Okla C-Okla.", and "Earl Dill, O.C.O." Correspondence on the back reads, "Pap was not quite so well yesterday. I guess he has taken a fresh cold but I haven't seen him today as he was not awake when I left. He's not much sick just can't get over the grippe. What her doing did… more
Date: February 13, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, Texas. The image shows a three-story, red brick building with several trees in front of the building. "Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas" is printed in the upper left corner, and "This is where I was operated [on]" is handwritten in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard contains correspondence addressed to "Mr. Harry Ado[ins]" and mentions sending a letter to the addressee and the heat in El Paso.
Date: June 6, 1909
Partner: Texas Medical Association
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