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Colcord Residence, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Colcord Residence, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard picturing the Colcord Residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The mansion is red brick with a large porch across the front with a balcony above it. There are large columns at the front entrance. A green lawn with small trees surrounds the house. Correspondence on the back reads, "You do not deserve even a post card but since it's my day to write you I will write. I am sorry we tired you so with our long stay that near two weeks has passed and not a line from you. Are all fairly well. her is better and seems like her self. She wants to see Aunto and Poppa and Mamma. her say so. Alice." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Jul 20, 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Men by Gravesite

Men by Gravesite

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Copy negative of the funeral of Quanah Parker. There are several people in the picture including Baldwin parker. The grave has flowers and other decorations on it.
Holding Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
Sod School House

Sod School House

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a sod schoolhouse. Labeled on bottom of photo is "A SOD SCHOOL HOUSE OF BEAVER-Co. OKLA."
Holding Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum
Man Firing Machine Gun

Man Firing Machine Gun

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Copy negative of a man identified as Elwin Skiles firing a machine gun. He is dressed in a shirt and slacks, and he is wearing a helmet. He is in a field.
Holding Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
View of Church St. Paris, Tex.

View of Church St. Paris, Tex.

Date: unknown
Creator: Bassano, Rosa
Description: Color postcard depicting a view of Church St. in Paris, Texas. Homes with large front porches line the street. Correspondence on the back reads, " My dear Little Precious, 'Aunto' went to the circus yesterday and sure did wish for her baby to be there. did you go to it up there and how did you like it. Your Aunto who loves you. Rosa B." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill. 206 East 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. The postmark is from Paris, Texas on Oct 26, 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Hendrix and Royer's Outfit in Oklahoma

Hendrix and Royer's Outfit in Oklahoma

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a ranch scene in 1893 near Honey Creek in Oklahoma. This is Hendrix and Royer's outfit who operated a steer ranch in the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, near Turner Falls. This was taken near the Texas-Indian Territory line when one of the yearling herds was moving from South Texas to the Nation Ranch. F. D. Hendrix stands to the rear of the chuck wagon. To the left is Alva Roff for whom Roff, Oklahoma is named.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Greeting card of Orville, Marguerite and Donald Hawkins

Greeting card of Orville, Marguerite and Donald Hawkins

Date: 1944-12-28
Creator: unknown
Description: An Easter Greeting card shows a picture of Orville and Marguerite Hawkins with their baby, Donald.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Charles R. Delphenis
[First N.E. Church, Oklahoma City, Okla.]

[First N.E. Church, Oklahoma City, Okla.]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard with an image of a church. The text above the image is, "20486 - First N.E. Church, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla."
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Broadway Looking North, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Broadway Looking North, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color photograph picturing a view looking northward on Broadway in Oklahoma City, Okla. There are horse drawn carriages, trolleys and many pedestrians on the business-lined street.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Carnegie Library, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Carnegie Library, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting the Carnegie Library in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a two-story brick and stone building with a fountain in its courtyard. Handwritten on the front, "Do hope Mr. M is better give him our love if you see him." Correspondence on the back reads, "Her is lots better missed her fever last night and acts pretty heart this A.M. a letter from you and a card from 'Auto' glad to get both love to you all Alice [ ].' It is addressed to Mr. A Bassano, #527 S. 18th St., Paris, Tex" It is postmarked Oklahoma, Oklahoma on Aug 16, 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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