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[The "Banner Limited"]

Description: Wabash Railway's The "Banner Limited" dating from the turn of the century, traverses the 286 mile route between St. Louis and Chicago. It was a daylight train - No. 11 southbound and No. 10 northbound - operating on a schedule of about seven hours. In this photograph the "Banner Limited" is headed by an Atlantic type 4-4-2 locomotive, engine No. 602, with a consist of old wooden cars which have underbody truss rods and open platforms. As early as June 1916, this train was cited in the Official… more
Date: 1900~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

Thanksgiving Greetings

Description: Color postcard depicting a turkey standing on the shore under a tree, next to some produce of the land. In the background is the Mayflower sailing by on the ocean. Correspondence reads, "My dear Sis, many happy T.G. Greetings for you. I have you [ ] will send it soon. Lovingly, Rosa" It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. P.O.Box 838. It is postmarked Monett & Paris, Texas on Nov. 25, 1908.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Sweet Little Maid

Description: "Just Girl" series no. 9 color postcard, depicting a woman in a large hat covered in pink flowers with a large bow tying it to her head. A poem on the front of the card reads, "'Sweet little maid with eyes of brown, If I ask your age will you call me down?' 'Oh no,' said she with a glance caressing, 'Dear little man, just keep on guessing.'" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, c/o Mrs. E.A. Dill, 629 Chickasha Ave, Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 7, 1908.
Date: 1906
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride

Description: Color postcard depicting riders on a trolley car: a driver in a uniform, a girl with blonde pigtails, and a person in a raincoat with an umbrella. Printed on the card, " The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride" and handwritten is, " Nene's mother thought her shoes were so pretty" Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear [ ]. Nene got home all right. It is so hot today but looks like rain. Mama has been sick & so has Nene's Aunt. Nene will write to you when she has time to sool off. Tell … more
Date: 1907
Creator: Hutaf, August
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Canoeing Girl

Description: Color postcard with a girl wearing a blue and red sailor dress holding an oar and a booklet on the front. Postmarked in Paris, Texas on 3 Apr 1908.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Sioux Squaw and Papoose

Description: Color postcard of a Sioux woman (squaw) and her baby (papoose) in Native American costume. "Sept 28th, [ ] here all right & will write you today. sure do miss you all baby is well Alice." It is addressed to Mr. R. Bassano and "Rose", Paris, Tex, 527 S. Mill St. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Sept 28, 1908
Date: 1905
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Crying Girl]

Description: Brown monochromatic postcard depicting a girl in a dress, apron and straw hat who is crying and standing next to a boy who wears shorts, a jacket and a tie. They are standing by a house. Below them is written, "You're the only girl I ever loved - but I can't keep telling you so all the time." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Texas, S. Mill St. It is postmarked Paris & Cleb. R.P.O. on Apr 24, 1907.
Date: 1907
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

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

[Goodell Family Children]

Description: Three small photographs of the children of Lyman P. and Dollie (Crockett) Goodell: Robert C., born November 10, 1891; Bessie C., born August 11, 1894; and Ola C., born December 6, 1897. Robert wears a suit and tie and the girls both wear white blouses with pearl necklaces. They were all born in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: 1905~
Partner: Log Cabin Village

[A mountain landscape]

Description: Photograph of a landscape taken from the side of a rocky hillside. The hillside is rocky and has desert plants. A town can be seen in the distance.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flat desert landscape]

Description: Photograph of a flat desert landscape. A road appears to be present in the distance. The landscape is covered in desert shrubbery.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Men working inside a ditch]

Description: Photograph of men working inside a ditch. A small trench with wooden walls can be seen inside the ditch with the man standing inside. At the end of the trench, a piece of equipment can be seen in which a man is operating.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couples standing in front of a car]

Description: Photograph of two couples standing in front of a car at Barge Bottom. One of the couples is Irene Biffle Williams' parents, Jonathan Theodric Biffle and Mary Jane Biffle. The men are both wearing long-sleeve button-up shirts with suspenders and ties. The man on the far left is wearing a hat and is in the shade. The women are both standing in the center of the group. The woman on the left is wearing a patterned dress with a white lace collar and the woman on the right is wearing a matching patte… more
Date: 1900~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People walking in a park]

Description: Photograph of people walking in a park lined with palm trees. A horse and buggy can be seen traveling along the large dirt road. A body of water can be seen past the road.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd Moore, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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