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[Postcard of Reims Ruins from Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a view of a city with many damaged buildings, from an elevated vantage point on top of a damaged stone building. The spires of a cathedral are visible just over the edge of the building Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as the city buildings near the Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Location: None
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Reims Cathedral Statues]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of two statues on the exterior of a stone building, showing signs of heavy damage, including missing limbs, head, and details on their robes. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the statue on the right as an angel called "The Smile of Reims" at the Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The text also notes that the photo was taken after a bombing. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Location: None
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Southern Porch of Reims Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the exterior of one side of a large stone cathedral, with two towers on the left side, which is missing its roof. In the foreground, the tops of smaller buildings can be seen Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Soissons Cathedral Gallery Ruins]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the ruins of a large, arched, stone hallway with stone and wood ruins in piles on the stone floor. The roof of the hallway and the courtyard beyond the arched openings on the left have significant damage to them. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the building as the Soissons Cathedral. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Rue du Pot-d'Etain Ruins]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a heavily damaged row of multistory stone, brick, and wood buildings. The buildings have smoke and water damage, missing windows, gaping holes in the walls and roofs, and crumbling features. A small street can be seen below the buildings. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the street as Rue du Pot-d'Etain in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Flood-Gate in Cappy, Somme]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a group of men on horses pulling carts over a concrete bridge over a small canal. The group is headed towards a small town area with several partially destroyed houses. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the bridge as a flood-gate on the canal of the Somme English Artillery. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Reims Cathedral Facade]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the damaged facade of a cathedral tower. Some of the damaged features include statues, bas-reliefs, and molding. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the facade as part of Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Ruins and Barbed Wire Fences in Soissons, Aisne]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large, torn-up grass field and, across it, the ruins of a stone church building. Wood and barbed wire fences break up the field and the small path leading to the church and the forest beyond. In the foreground, the dirt has been dug into a trench with sandbags and metal. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies area as near St. Paul's Chapel in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral After Bombardment]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the exterior of a large, stone cathedral with some damage to it. Another, smaller building in the foreground bears more significant damage, including a large hole in the roof and crumbling features. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the cathedral as Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Reims Cathedral Tower]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the exterior of a cathedral tower, showing minor damage to the tower's facade, especially at the top of the tower. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the tower as part of the Reims Cathedral in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Soldiers Among Ruins]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large group of soldiers in uniforms with bucket helmets standing in a dirt street to the left of a group of partially destroyed brick buildings. There is a large wooden truck in the middle of the crowd of men. French text at the bottom of the postcard locates the soldiers in the ruins of Soyecourt, Somme. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Archbishop's Palace After Bombing]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the destroyed inside of a large, stone building. Only the walls of the building remain slightly intact, while the roof is missing and many of the interior features are gone. Burnt rubble covers the floor. A larger cathedral bearing similar damage can be seen over the top of the left wall. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the ruins as the archbishop's palace after bombardment and fire in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postca… more
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Damaged Reims Cathedral Tower]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of the crumbling features on the facade of a cathedral tower, including five small statuary figures that are missing pieces. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard locates the facade above the West porch of the Cathedral of Reims in Reims, Marne, Grand Est France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Postcard of Minimes Street Ruins]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a cobblestone street with two-story stone and brick buildings along the street, the middle of which is in ruins. A man in uniform stands in the street in front of the rubble. The buildings on either side of the ruins have significant damage to them, including smoke stains and large, gaping holes. Printed text identifies the street as Rue des Minimes in Soissons, Aisne, France. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: [1914..]
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[First Baptist Church]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of First Baptist Church, a stone building with two towers and a red roof, on a street corner lined with trees with houses in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Baptist Church, Temple, Texas." There is handwritten correspondence on the back of the post card and a handwritten note on the front that reads: "Tell Mr Brown it sure is work here I thought he worked me hard but that was play. M. S. R."
Date: December 12, 1914
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[King's Daughters Hopsital]

Description: Postcard of a color image of the King's Daughters Hospital, a four-story brick building with three rows of large windows on the left and a white balcony and porch on the right, with trees in front of it and a white house on the right side. Printed on front of the postcard: "Main Building, King's Daughters Hospital, Temple, Tex."
Date: March 18, 1914
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Cotton Yard in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of several rows of cotton bales and men with horses and carriages in a cotton yard in Waco; there are factories and other buildings featuring advertisements and some trees in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. Cotton Yard." There is a handwritten letter on the back of the postcard.
Date: October 7, 1914
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Flowers and Cross]

Description: Postcard of a cross with flowers in front of it. Text on the front of the postcard says, "May Easter be but the beginning of an endless period of peace and happiness for you and yours." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and simply says, "With much love, Anne Bradford."
Date: 1914
Creator: Bradford, Annie
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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