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- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, December 8, 1878]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing the death of Mrs. James Prim and a social event.
- [O'Connor Brothers Financial Ledger: 1887-1892]
- Ledger cataloging the finances and financial transactions for Dennis and Martin O'Connor, "O'Connor Brothers."
- [D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1891]
- Ledger of Dennis Martin O'Connor, detailing his accounts, including balances due to individuals and a record of his debts paid.
- [D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1900]
- Ledger detailing the financial records of Dennis Martin O'Connor.
- [Business Letters: December 1892 - September 1900]
- Ledger containing business letters written primarily by D. M. O'Connor and G. Howard discussing land patents and various other transactions, with some supplementary tallies. An index to recipients is at the front of the ledger.
- [M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: December 1895 - May 1896]
- Ledger kept by Martin O'Connor documenting merchandise, expenses, sales, and other account balance information, organized by month.
- [Letter Book: 1900-1904]
- Ledger containing copies of business correspondence conducted on behalf of the Dennis M. O'Connor estate including payment of taxes, receipts of rent, and other transactions.
- [Postcard of Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools]
- Postcard of a man rowing a boat on a still pool of water near a yellow house with blue tiled roof. The scene is described as "One of the Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools, Vinita, Ind. Ter." The note below the picture is illegible but for the words, "is a private pool." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Holly Twig]
- Postcard of a twig of holly with red berries, with the message, "With all good wishes for Christmas from Eunice." On the back of the postcard, a missive reads, "How is everyone in Beaumont? With love, Eunice." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Sketch of Young Woman]
- Postcard of a sketch of a young woman at the center of the postcard, with a letter written in the empty space. The letter reads, "Thanking you for your pretty Xmas present and it certainly was nice of you to send it. Wishing you a Happy New Year. From your Friend, Amisette Northcott." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Guyandotte Club in Huntington]
- Postcard of a two story brick house with a white front porch and grey roof. The scene is described as "Guyandotte Club, Huntington, W. Va." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Kitchen Fire Place at Mt. Vernon]
- Postcard of a brick fireplace with herbs hanging above the mantle. The letter reads, "Best wishes and love for a very Merry Xmas. Mildegard." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin city."
- [Postcard of a Kitten Holding a Shoe Filled With Flowers]
- Postcard of a kitten ripping through paper with a tan woman's shoe full of blue flowers in its mouth. "A Happy New Year" is written on the ripped paper. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "With all good wishes to my little Texan friend from Flora Livingston." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of an Older Woman Standing in Front of a House]
- Postcard of a small one story cottage with an overgrown lawn and an old woman wearing a pink and white dress. The scene is described as " "Lovey Mary," Martinsville, Ind." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
- [Postcard of Guyandotte Bridge in Huntington]
- Postcard of a green train and man dressed in a red jacket on a bridge. The scene is described as "New Huntington - Guyandotte Bridge, Huntington, W. Va." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
- [Postcard of River Near Country Club in Beaumont]
- Postcard of two people fishing in a boat on a body of water. The scene is described as "River View near Country Club, Beaumont, Tex." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
- [Postcard of Woman Standing Near Window]
- Postcard of a woman wearing a green dress standing near a window with a mistletoe pattern on the pane and "A Merry Christmas" written on the glass. The letter on the back reads, "With great wishes for a lovely X-mas from Phoebe." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1114 3rd Avenue Huntington West Va."
- [The Butler Building]
- Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. A few horses and horse-drawn wagons are parked just outside the building. Three men are standing in the open doorway of the building; the man on the far right is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
- [The Butler Building]
- Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. Two horses, one of them tethered to a wagon, are standing just outside the building. Several men are standing in a line near the building entrance; one of the men is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
- [Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont]
- Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men in dark suits walking near it. The scene is described as "Masonic Temple, Beaumont, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is the town really jogging along without Ivey and myself? Impossible! Had a caller from Miet said didn't want to return. Neither do I, but I can't do as I want to. Have a merry Xmas - E. C. C. 1194 Liberty Ave." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. J. E. Frazier."
- [Postcard of Woman With Wooden Oar]
- Postcard of a woman wearing a sailor dress while leaning on a wooden oar on a dock. On the back, a message reads "Harvey Wallis is Queen "Fair" but I know who is King Jack the 7000 H. H. 12-1-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- Structure Sections: Texas Burnet Quadrangle
- This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Burnet, Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
- [Postcard of Woman With Feather in Hat]
- Postcard of a woman with a large feather in her hat under the buckle, with the words "This is Scoot do you know her" written below. A newspaper clipping that reads "A Reasonable Plea" is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the words "is who can "J" be. H. H. 12-2-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Two Women With Curled Hair]
- Postcard of two women with curled hair sketched in charcoal. The message on the back reads, "I am not positive but I think I know who he is. H. H. 12-3-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of A Woman Wearing a Large Hat]
- Postcard of a woman with a large hat and curled hair looking to the side. A newspaper clipping reads "We want to know," and the writer adds "Who he can be. H. H. 12-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of A Woman's Profile and Flower]
- Postcard of a woman looking to the side with a flower sketched below her. A newspaper clipping reads "Tell us." Below that, the words "Who he is. H. H. 12-4-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Girl In Sailor Shirt]
- Postcard of a girl with curled hair wearing a shirt with anchors embroidered on the collar. On the back, a newspaper clipping reads "What you want," and written near it adds "is "J" What we want to know is who he is. H. H. 12-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard from H. T. to Mrs. Fritz Adler, December 8, 1911]
- Postcard from H. T. to Mrs. Fritz Adler, discussing... The front of the postcard features a photograph of a stone bridge with a small, arched tunnel through the middle. On top of the bridge, which has a wooden rail along the edge, there is a small buggy being pulled by a horse. There are trees at the base and upper left side of the bridge, and through the tunnel, more trees are visible.
- [Postcard of "The Admiral" Dog]
- Postcard of a boxer dog with the words "The Admiral" typed below and the words "His name is Jack" written above. A newspaper clipping on the back reads, "Did it never occur to you that there may be something a girl wants more than money?" -- Rose Lane." The writer adds, "Yes, Jack. H. H. 12-8-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Woman With Wide Brim Hat]
- Postcard of a woman with curled hair pulled under a wide brim hat. A newspaper clipping reads "The three greatest things are life, love, and gold - you notice gold runs third." Below that, a note adds "And Jack first H. H. 12-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of a Woman With Large Bow On Hat]
- Postcard of a woman wearing a wide brim hat with a large ribbon tied in a bow on the left side. A newspaper clipping reads " "A hairpin has been many a man's ruin." " The writer adds, "I saw Jack with a hairpin, do you suppose he's ???? H. H. 12-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Confidential]
- Postcard of the word "Confidential" typed in bold red letters. The words "Strictly" and "Who's Jack" are written above and below the word. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Holly Design]
- Postcard of two leaves of holly with red berries joined by two green lines. The text reads, "I'd like you to save one Christmas thought for me," with the initials "WRC." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin City."
- [Postcard of a Woman Wreathed by Mistletoe]
- Postcard of a woman with a feathered hat and fur scarf surrounded by mistletoe leaves with the words "A Merry Christmas" written below. On the back, the letter reads, "I know you all are having one mare good old time. Wish I could be there & keep enjoying it all "John." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Mistletoe Frame Around Christmas Wish]
- Postcard of a picture frame decorated with mistletoe which surrounds a branch of mistletoe and the words "To wish you a Merry Christmas." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin City."
- [Postcard of Mistletoe Wreath in Window]
- Postcard of a mistletoe wreath hanging in a snow covered window with the words "May Christmas and our Love be your heart's evergreens from," written in gold. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Watch and Mistletoe]
- Postcard of a golden pocket-watch with mistletoe behind it and a new years message which reads, "Greetings for the New Year Times change in many ways but not in ways of Friendship." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mayme McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Santa Claus With Bell]
- Postcard of Santa Claus holding a golden bell with two sacks of toys at his feet, walking towards a black stocking. The words on the postcard read, "May you lack naught to make yours a most happy Xmas." The message on the back reads, "Wishing you a very Merry Xmas Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Angels Ringing Bells]
- Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, December 3, 1914]
- Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, discussing a hunting trip. The writer mentions that they haven't shot any deer yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline.
- [Dallas Automobile Country Club]
- Postcard of a drawing of the Dallas Automobile Country Club building in Dallas, Texas. A car is parked under an awning to the left, and an American flag flies from a pole to the right.
- [Postcard of Hotel McAlpin in New York]
- Postcard of a large brown and white brick hotel with a busy street full of pedestrians, cars, and trolleys. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Cousin Mamie, I believe you just waited until you knew we would be gone before coming home. But really, I hope you are better now. I was feeling pretty low all the time I was gone, but fine now. Give my best to all the family, and thank them for their kindness. Sincerely, Rilboern." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
- [Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank]
- Postcard of the Gilbert Building on Pearl Street with Gulf National Bank in Beaumont. On the street are automobiles, women, and men, and in the background are other buildings. A sign on the corner of the building reads "Gulf National Bank." The Gilbert Building was built in 1903. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Pub. by The Acmegraph Co., Chicago." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Mrs. Steacy - I am perfectly desperate since you left from ?, otherwise and delight- fully situated at 1198 Hazel St. Let me hear from you soon. Your beau Jo Robertson." The card is addressed to Mrs. Harren Steacy 511 Harvard St Houston Heights Texas.
- [Postcard of a Cherub Waiting to Ring Bells]
- Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas
- Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
- [Postcard of Child in Santa Suit With Newspapers]
- Postcard of a small child wearing a red Santa suit with a leaf of mistletoe over his shoulder, holding a stack of newspapers with the caption "Extra! Extra!! Merry Christmas." The message on the back reads, "Best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Love, H.V.R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Mistletoe and Berries]
- Postcard of mistletoe with red and white berries. "Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" is written below. On the back, a message reads, "Love and best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year - Helen R. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
- Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 1, Number 12, December 1921
- Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 12, December 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 2, Number 12, December 1922
- Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.