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[Lily Pond, Riverside Park, Wichita,Kansas]

[Lily Pond, Riverside Park, Wichita,Kansas]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard with a picture of the Lily Pond in Riverside Park in Wichita Kansas, there is a pond full of waterlilies with a bench to the left and many trees surrounding it. On the back the post card is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. It also has a canceled 1 cent stamp from Newton, date 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs]

[The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard image of The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs, California. Same as 1971.083.045b.
Holding Partner: Fort Bend Museum
[Flooded street]

[Flooded street]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a flooded street. There are people walking on the sidewalks and next to the buildings. In the middle ground there are two men standing in the water. A horse-drawn carriage is parked next to a market.
Holding Partner: Heritage House Museum
Best Christmas Wishes

Best Christmas Wishes

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a small child kneeling beside her bed while Santa Claus looks on, carrying a sack of toys. "Best Christmas Wishes" is printed on the card. Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Rosa, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and many returns of the day. Yours truly, Ada & Ida Rud." It is addressed to Rosa Louise Dill, Paris, Texas, c/o Mrs. Earl Dill. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Dec 21, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
To Wish you A Merry Christmas

To Wish you A Merry Christmas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Embossed color Christmas postcard made to look like an envelope with ribbons and holly on it. "To Wish you A Merry Christmas" is printed on the card. Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Dad, Of [ ] in think and speak of you often, but at this glad Xmas time us want to remind you of this for you & yours a very Merry Xmas & happy New Year. Jane & Chas." It is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, Paris, Tex., 8 Mill St. It is postmarked Weatherford, Texas on Dec. 22, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride

The Little Hayseeds, Their First Trolley Ride

Date: 1907
Creator: Hutaf, August
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 Pappa hello! Yours, Nene".
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
We See the Clown in Other Men

We See the Clown in Other Men

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard with graphic of a clown standing and laughing. It states "WE SEE THE CLOWN IN OTHER MEN" There is no correspondence on the card.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
An Easter Greeting

An Easter Greeting

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Colored postcard with text, "An Easter Greeting" depicting a jack rabbit seated behind red and white colored eggs. Correspondence reads, " With love from Mrs. Milligan." The card is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 509 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Kansas City, Mo., Apr 17, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Large Home Near a Pond and Trees]

[Large Home Near a Pond and Trees]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting a large home near a pond and some trees. The colors in the illustration suggest it is during sunset. Correspondence on the back reads,"Dear Dillie, Lyle is up and improving slowly. If she don't get a backset she will soon be well again. I will write you soon, write me when you can. Love from us both to you all. Loving you [ ] M.L.H." It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. Box 838. It is postmarked Waco, Texas in Oct. 3, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Girl Scout]

[Girl Scout]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting a Girl Scout wearing her uniform who stands, saluting. Her dress is green and her hat is red, her boots are black and she wears a flag banner draped across her chest. There is no correspondence on the back.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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