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[Portrait of William McFaddin]
Portrait of William McFaddin wearing a suit and hat and holding a cane in his left hand. A handwritten note below the photo says "Wm McFaddin's father William McFaddin b. 1819."
[Postcard of Milk Cart View in New Orleans]
Postcard of a woman driving a cart laden with milk jugs pulled by a white horse. Three other women are outside a white building with green doors and balcony fences. On the back of the postcard, the letter reads "Dear Mamie, I hope I will see you before this postcard does. It sure is hot here today - with love - Sigioua." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of Steamship Loading Cotton in New Orleans]
Postcard of a steamship docked as men load bales of cotton onto the deck. The letter reads, "I will write a long letter tomorrow to Auntie C., as I get hers today." The rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont Texas, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Margaret Statue and Park in New Orleans]
Postcard of a three story building behind the white statue of a woman sitting near a standing child, surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible, postmarked to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Harvested Sugar Cane Field in New Orleans]
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."
[Postcard of Sugar Refineries in New Orleans]
Postcard of multiple story brick buildings near docks where horses draw carts laden with bags of sugar. The back of the postcard has a short letter, which reads, "Just got your letter, it was so sweet of you to write. [illegible] to get a hustle on [illegible] please. Love to all Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Old Slave Block at St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]
Postcard of three arched doorways with a wooden block between two pillars. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible but for the first few words, "Mama's going to send you a post card every day." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of the Archbishopric in New Orleans]
Postcard of a two story house with a balcony over the entrance, green window trim, with blue roofing and two red chimneys. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "This home is over two hundred years old. I got your dear letter today and you know always enjoyed it, as [illegible] Marie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Old French Court Yard in New Orleans]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of a courtyard near a three story building with a water fountain at the left. The letter to the right reads, "I wonder how McFaddins are today. Be good + write to Mama for the month miss you all so bad. Love for all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of the Washington Oak at Audubon Park in New Orleans]
Postcard of a large oak tree stretching over a bridge that crosses a pond. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of The Levee at Chalmette in New Orleans]
Postcard of a steamboat near the elevated coast. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Chinese Church on Liberty Street in New Orleans]
Postcard of a white two story house with red shuttered windows and a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
[Postcard of Temple Sinai in New Orleans]
Postcard of a white chapel with stained glass windows and blue domed tiles. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Royal Street in New Orleans]
Postcard of buildings lining the sidewalk alongside a dirt road. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "How are my babies today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Charity Hospital in New Orleans]
Postcard of a large white estate near an asphalt road. The letter is illegible after the words, "My things came this morning, so glad to get them." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Stock Exchange in New Orleans]
Postcard of a white stone entrance with the words "Stock Exchange" carved above the door. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Bayou St. John in New Orleans]
Postcard of a red roofed estate near a body of water with two white boats near the edge of the water. The letter is illegible but for the first sentence, "How is my dear little girl today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]
Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]
Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Charity Hospital]
Postcard of a white estate with red shuttered windows and a horse-drawn cart traveling down the street along the trolley car line. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]
Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]
Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of French Market in New Orleans]
Postcard of blue roofed market stalls with a line of carts drawn by horses on a cobblestone street. The letter reads, "Don't you wish you were here with us? How is "Mary Cobb" be loving herself. Keep your eye on her I have a ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
[Postcard of Maison Blanche in New Orleans]
Postcard of a large white building with pink accents dwarfing the other buildings on the street. The letter on the back reads "Hello Mamie, worried o.k. Will leave here at 9:15 for OU. Be good and write soon, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]
Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Stream]
Postcard of a stream winding towards the lake with scattered trees and yellow flowers along the side. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana A carpet of colorful pansies is an attraction every spring at Hodges Gardens, a year-round chain of flowers in the pine hills of Western Louisiana. Azaleas, tulips, dogwood in delicate pink and white, and masses of wild azalea and fragrant yellow jasmine form a brilliant spring show."
[Postcard of a Southern Home]
Postcard of a white two story mansion with brown roofing, yellow and blue stained glass, with a small stream winding along the edge of the property with a stone bridge crossing it.
[Postcard of Delta Line Cruise Ship]
Postcard of a white Delta Line cruise ship on the sea with a shore in the background, planes soaring through the air, and a much smaller red and white boat sailing towards the cruise liner. Below the picture, Delta Line's logo is printed before the locations the cruise stops at, "Delta Line from New Orleans to Brazil * Uruguay * Argentina." On the back, "Illustrated on the opposite side is one of three luxurious Delta Liners now in service between New Orleans and the East Coast of South America," is written.
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens]
Postcard of pine trees in the background with white and pink flowers in the foreground. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The tower on the highest level of the gardens attracts attention through the four seasons, especially in the spring when azaleas and dogwood and other seasonal flowers form interesting vistas."
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Motor Inn]
Postcard of people sitting or swimming in an inground pool in with two umbrellas offering shade at two tables. A two story building sits in the background. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Motor Inn and Restaurant Many, Louisiana Across Highway 171 from beautiful Hodges Gardens "The Garden in the Forest" Fifty lovely, spacious rooms, free television and pool. Excellent Restaurant with Meeting and Banquet Facilities. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Williams, Co-Owners and Managers."
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens New Daylilies]
Postcard of blooming yellow daylilies beneath the shade of the treeline, while a man, woman, and child walk among them. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Garden Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana Plantations of colorful daylilies in Hodges Gardens include test beds of new types."
[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Pine Saplings]
Postcard of pine saplings and yellow flowers with concrete walkways. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many Louisiana Summer opens with a blaze of color from the plantations of daylilies in Hodges Gardens."
[Postcard of Little Theater]
Postcard of several colorful buildings lining the street where one green car is parked. Each building has a fenced balcony. On the back, the postcard adds "The Little Theater The Little Theater with a membership of nearly 3,000 has a nation-wide reputation. It is located at 616 St. Peter Street and forms the center of the Art Colony, a prominent feature in the life of old New Orleans."
[Postcard of Little Theater 2]
Postcard of several colorful buildings lining the street where one green car is parked. Each building has a fenced balcony. On the back, the postcard adds "The Little Theater The Little Theater with a membership of nearly 3,000 has a nation-wide reputation. It is located at 616 St. Peter Street and forms the center of the Art Colony, a prominent feature in the life of old New Orleans."
[Postcard of Prince Conti]
Postcard of a three story brick building with a wrought iron fence around the balcony on the second floor. A horse-drawn carriage is parked on the street lit only by streetlamps. On the back, the postcard adds, "The Prince Conti 830 Conti Street New Orleans, La. The completely air conditioned Prince Conti, New Orleans' most charming Hotel is located in the heart of the old French Quarter with world famous Bourbon street less than 100 feet away. Furnished throughout in authentic antiques and exquisite reproductions, it blends old world charm with the convenience of modern living. A three-minute walk through the romantic Vieux Carre will take you to any of the internationally known Creole restaurants."
[Postcard of Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans]
Postcard of a watercolor painting of the 15 story Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. Below the sketch, it is described as "The Roosevelt, New Orleans, "The Pride of the South." " On the back, the postcard adds, "The New Roosevelt Hotel "The Pride of the South" In the Heart of New Orleans This picture shows the new Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest hotel in the South. It has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accomodations. The Roosevelt, and the Bienville Hotel - facing Lee Circle (under Roosevelt management) - together provide more than 1200 strictly first-class rooms, each with a bath. Come to the Roosevelt. "
[Postcard of Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans 2]
Postcard of a watercolor painting of the 15 story Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. Below the sketch, it is described as "The Roosevelt, New Orleans, "The Pride of the South." " On the back, the postcard adds, "The New Roosevelt Hotel "The Pride of the South" In the Heart of New Orleans This picture shows the new Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest hotel in the South. It has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accomodations. The Roosevelt, and the Bienville Hotel - facing Lee Circle (under Roosevelt management) - together provide more than 1200 strictly first-class rooms, each with a bath. Come to the Roosevelt. "
[Postcard of the Roosevelt Hotel 2]
Postcard of a large multistory building described as "The Roosevelt New Orleans "The Pride of the South. In the Heart of New Orleans. This picture shows the Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest in the South. It is the home of the famous Blue Room, New Orleans finest Supper Club. The Roosevelt has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accommodations in New Orleans. All public rooms and a large percentage of guest rooms are air-conditioned." The message on the back is illegible.
[Postcard of Ursuline Convent]
Postcard of a three story brick building with gray roofing and white accents. One car is on the dirt road in front of the convent, and two women walk the grounds. The building is described as typed on the sky as "Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, La."
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