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[Postcard of Two Children With a Mother Rabbit]

Description: Postcard of two blonde children carrying large white rabbits to a child-sized rabbit wearing a dress while four chicks peck at the ground in a soft meadow. In the lower right corner, "Easter Greetings" is typed.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Story House With American Flag]

Description: Postcard of a two story house with multiple cars parked near an American flag flying from a flagpole. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Young Boys Near a River]

Description: Postcard of two young African American boys standing in front of a river, on a wooden ramp, with cat tails and other greenery at the river's edge. Below the picture, "Comrades" is typed in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: V. G. Shreck & Raphael Tuck & Sons
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Tyrrell Public Library]

Description: Postcard of a stone library with blue tiled roofing and stained glass windows.
Date: unknown
Creator: Business Men's Studio
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Tyrrell Public Library 2]

Description: Postcard of a stone library with blue tiled roofing and stained glass windows.
Date: unknown
Creator: Business Men's Studio
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of U.S. Post Office and Court House]

Description: Postcard of a three story building with "United States Post Office and Court House" engraved on the side. An American flag flies to the right of the building. The top edge of the postcard reads, "U.S. Post Office and Court House, Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman Riding Ox-Drawn Cart]

Description: Postcard of an African American woman sitting on a wooden card being pulled by a brown and white ox in front of a green house and wood plank fence. Below the picture, "Rapid Transit" is typed in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: V. G. Schreck & Raphael Tuck & Sons
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of York Minister]

Description: Postcard of a large Gothic building with smaller brick homes in the foreground. Below the picture, "York Minister from S. E." is typed in the lower left corner.
Date: unknown
Creator: Photochrom Company, Ltd.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Girl In Red Dress Carrying a Black Book]

Description: Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress, white bonnet, and pink umbrella walking in front of a dark background while carrying a black book. Below the picture, "Sunday" is typed beneath.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Girl In Red Dress Carrying Basket]

Description: Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress, white bonnet, carrying a blue umbrella and a basket full of apples, oranges, and celery in front of a dark background. Below the picture, "Saturday" is typed.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ullman Manufacturing Company
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Girl In Red Dress Rolling Dough]

Description: Postcard of a young girl in a red dress with a white bonnet rolling dough on a table with a bowl of dough. Below the picture, "Thursday" is typed.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ullman Manufacturing Company
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Girl In Red Dress Sewing a Doll's Onesie]

Description: Postcard of a young girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet rocking in a green rocking chair with a baby doll's crib at her feet. She is sewing a blue onesie with a basket of thread beside the rocking chair. Below the picture, "Wednesday" is typed.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ullman Manufacturing Company
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Man Carrying a Bedroll]

Description: Postcard of a young African American man with a black hat, dark suit, and yellow and green striped bedroll over his shoulder. "There's a new coon in town," is written below the picture in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of a Texan's Map of the United States]

Description: Postcard of a re-imagined United States with the state of Texas enlarged and other states humorously renamed to either make a pun of it's name or show a lack of respect for the state in the general mind of the Texas public.
Date: 1954
Creator: Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Lamar State College of Technology]

Description: Postcard of an administration building at Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont. On top of the building is a sign for "Administration." A man can be seen in front of a door to the building and automobiles can be seen in the background right and left. Lamar has been through a number of name changes including South Park Junior College, Lamar College, Lamar Junior College, Lamar State College of Technology, and Lamar University. Printed on the back of the postcard is "Administration Buildi… more
Date: [1951..1971]
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Letter to Carroll E. Ward]

Description: Postcard of an illegible letter, addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 12, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bear and Cub]

Description: Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date: August 8, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Union Station and Aloe Plaza]

Description: Postcard of a large white stone structure with dark blue roofing and a clock tower, described as "Union Station, With Aloe Plaza in Foreground." The back of the postcard adds, "The Union Station on Market from 18th to 20th Street is one of the largest passenger terminals in the country. Directly across Market Street is the Aloe Plaza with its beautiful fountains." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 26, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]

Description: Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to… more
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, T.J.S.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Hotel Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of the exterior and interior of Hotel Beaumont on the corner of Orleans Street and Fannin Street. On the left side is a picture of the exterior of the hotel with signs that say "Hotel Beaumont" and four automobiles on the street. On the right side of the postcard is the interior of the hotel with furniture. The Hotel Beaumont was opened to the public on Tuesday, August 8, 1922. It was 11 stories tall with 250 rooms and built in the Mediterranean Revival architectural style. Printed on … more
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Curteich & Co
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Downtown and Port of Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of the Port of Beaumont on the Neches River with downtown Beaumont in the background. In the foreground, written in the grass, is "Port of Beaumont." At least five ships and a tugboat are visible at the port. The Kansas City Southern Lift Bridge is visible on the right side of the photograph and in the background downtown Beaumont buildings can be seen including the Jefferson County Courthouse. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "The City of Beaumont is one of the Na… more
Date: [1940..1969]
Creator: The Edwards News Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Patrick's Creek Tavern Photograph]

Description: Postcard of a wooden cabin with a car parked in front and a gas station to the left. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 15, 1934
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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