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[Postcard of Oil Wells & Tank in Tulsa, Oklahoma]

Description: Postcard of two pictures of gushing oil wells and one of a grey tank pasted on a manilla postcard. The letter reads, "My dear Mamie: - I don't know but I have thought of you all so often + the grand time we had in Bmt. Ask Mama if this don't remind her of our lake dell a good many people from B,t up here - when Mama come from Dallas she must busy now and all me I have my love + hugs to Bmt + we have a good time love to all - Mrs. Nelly." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumon… more
Date: May 6, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Country Club in Cincinnati]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with a red roof, described as "Country Club." The letter reads, "Dear Holy: This is a dandy place. It is the largest. We are going to the pool this afternoon. Went to the Columbia theatre yesterday - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. Third Ave Care Mr. Caldwell."
Date: September 6, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Cape Henry Lighthouses]

Description: Postcard of two lighthouses against the night sky near the ocean. The message on the back reads, "Spent today at Ocean View, Cold Point and took in food morrow, most interesting to see all the peace bull roar . Wish you could have been with me Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 6, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 6, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac from Market]

Description: Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 6, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pence Spring Hotel in West Virginia]

Description: Postcard of a black and white photograph of two buildings in a field. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 6, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Promenade on Seal Wall in Galveston]

Description: Postcard of a group of finely dressed people walking along the coast between the sea wall and the ocean. The scene is described as "Greeting from Galveston, Texas Promenade on Sea Wall and Beach Galveston." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach St. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 6, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, January 6, 1911]

Description: Postcard from Bertha Wessely to Clarence W. Nelson, discussing a trade between the two of them. The front of the postcard features an illustration of the old mill dam in Boerne, Texas. The area depicted is a dried out river bed, with stumps and wood laying with rocks in the bottom of the bed. In the background, there are trees and and a green grassy area.
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: Wessely, Bertha
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of a Woman With Long Hair]

Description: Postcard of a woman with long hair looking towards the camera. The letter below reads, "Hope you had a merry Xmas, will write soon. Tell me all about her. Address 480 Spruce st. Morgantown." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: January 6, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]

Description: Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
Date: April 6, 1911
Location: 29.758489 -95.363764
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman's Profile in Charcoal]

Description: Postcard of a woman wearing her hair curled up in a bun, held by a headband, sketched at the profile with flowers attached to her dress. The back of the postcard asks a question, "Who is Jack? H. H. 10-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D.C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 6, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 6, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Girl In Sailor Shirt]

Description: 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."
Date: December 6, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Horse-Drawn Cart Loaded With Logs in the Woods]

Description: Postcard of a man leading two horses drawing a cart loaded with logs in a foggy forest. The message on the back reads, "How's Fady? Everybody here has "Got em," as I was going to leave. I leave here Saturday for Dallas for "keeps." Harry 2-6-12." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida."
Date: February 6, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, February 6, 1913]

Description: Postcard from Louis to Miss Augusta Wille, discussing something she sent to him, as well as what he has been doing since they last spoke. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a public school in Boerne, Texas. The building is two-stories, made from light-colored stone, with windows along all side of both stories and two short flights of stairs leading up to the two entrances. A narrow drive curves in front of the school.
Date: February 6, 1913
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, March 6, 1914]

Description: Postcard from Bette to Mr. I. McIngvall, discussing her stay in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of long, tall, skinny suspension bridge in Boerne, Texas, made from concrete and metal, and spanning across a large open space between two hills. There are many trees on the two hills and on either side of the bridge. A handwritten note at the top of the photo reads, "We walked here today."
Date: March 6, 1914
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Magnolia Cemetery]

Description: Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date: October 6, 1915
Creator: D. J. Hicks Book Store
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of St. Francis Catholic Church]

Description: Postcard of a red and white church with two spires. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1918
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, October 6, 1920]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler in San Antonio, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a hat and an old-fashioned dress, standing on the right bank of a small stream. The stream is situated in a wooded area, which opens up into a clearing further upstream. The young woman is holding an umbrella, resting it on the rocky bank.
Date: October 6, 1920
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley]

Description: Postcard of a brightly colored town on the coast of an island, described as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 6, 1934
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore]

Description: Postcard of a large brick complex with a blue roof, described as "The Church Home and Infirmary of the City of Baltimore, MD." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs Jeardel E. Jeard 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: July 6, 1941
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of T.J.S. Caldwell in Sailor Uniform]

Description: Postcard of T.J.S. (Ted) Caldwell wearing a sailor uniform and standing near a sidewalk, with a street and building in the background. A handwritten note on the back addressed to Mrs. Ida in Beaumont, TX from Camp MacDonough in Plattsuburgh, NY says "Dear Aunt Ida, I wear a little different uniform now but this picture is very good. I hope you like it. When are you coming to Huntington? I hope to be there around the 25 of Aug. I would love to see you if you are going to be there. All my love to… more
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, T.J.S.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bear Lake]

Description: Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]

Description: Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date: May 6, 1956
Creator: Guerra, Julia B.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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