[Postcard of Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin] Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title [Postcard of Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin]

Date

  • Creation: 1911-09-09

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Postcard of a concrete bridge crossing the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Austin - Tex 1912 Speedway - I know you are busy making preparations to leave for school soon - The University here opens on the 29th. How is everyone in Beaumont? My regards to your mother. Sincerely, Alla Nitsclake." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
  • Physical Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm

Subject

  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Travel
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Social Life and Customs - Correspondence
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Architecture - Civil Works - Bridges

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Place Name: United States - Texas - Travis County - Austin

Collection

  • Name: Texas History Collection
    Code: THC

Institution

  • Name: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
    Code: MFWHM

Resource Type

  • Postcard

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: MFWHM_1988-11-0302
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth562963
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