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[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
Date: June 4, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, May 4, 1903]

Description: Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.
Date: May 4, 1903
Creator: L., Marie M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont, Tex.]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with a white fenced terrace on the second level and brown roofing. The letter written across the face of the postcard is illegible. The message on the back reads, "Your card are very much appreciated - know you are "hard" at work again." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 4, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of High School in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with an American flag flying from the roof, described as "High School, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Still guessing about "Jack." Mamie please tell me. Harry H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 4, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]

Description: Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 4, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Cattle at Water]

Description: Postcard of red and white speckled cattle wading into shallow water, described as "Trail herd watering." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 4, 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard to Mrs. Gus Lindner, February 4, 1919]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Gus Lindner, discussing Mrs. Lindner and her family's wellness, as well as the sender's work as a substitute teacher. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long path lined with small trees, part of a network of pathways through a green lawn. A man stands on the path, facing right, and holding his hand out for a dog who sits in front of him. There is a semi-circular flower bed behind the man, and a single agave plant in the lawn to the front and right of him. I… more
Date: February 4, 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924

Description: Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1924. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. L. Lovelace, County Superintendant
Date: August 4, 1924
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Other

[Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., September 4, 1926]

Description: Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., giving her best wishes and saying she'll be homes in a few days. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has two automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: September 4, 1926
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Toddler-Aged Cousins]

Description: Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka Teddy, helping his younger cousin Jeanette into a car that is parked on a neighborhood street. Teddy is in an outfit that resembles a uniform while Jeanette is wearing a child's bodysuit. The back of the photograph states, "Ted and his cousin, one year younger. (Ardone, my sister's child)."
Date: December 4, 1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Boerne High 1963 Football Players]

Description: Contact print of the Boerne High School football team during the 1963-1964 school year posing together on a field, in front of empty wooden bleachers. Four of the players are kneeling in the front row with helmets balanced on their knees, along with a coach on either end of the row, and seven additional players are standing behind them. The players are all wearing uniforms that include dark-colored jerseys with large numbers on the chest and lighter colored short pants.
Date: October 4, 1963
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Description: Photograph of a welcome banner being stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the banner and behind the white picket fence on the right are awaiting the arrival of the Texas Limited train.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Description: Photograph of a welcome banner being stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the banner and behind the white picket fence on the right are awaiting the arrival of the Texas Limited train. The train is just behind the banner, which features a cartoon image of the train.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Limited train busting through a welcome banner stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the tracks and behind the white picket fence on the right had been awaiting the incoming train.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Limited train busting through a welcome banner that had been stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the tracks rush to welcome the train's arrival.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Celebration in League Park]

Description: Photograph of the celebration for the Texas Limited train's inaugural stop in League City. Numerous people are joining the festivities at League Park; a man on stilts is walking amongst them. White and yellow balloons are tied to various objects in the park. Visible in the background is a silver passenger car with the name "Chimato" written above its windows.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Celebration in League Park]

Description: Photograph of a man speaking at the celebration in League Park for the inaugural stop of the Texas Limited train. He is a bespectacled man in a suit standing at a podium on a wooden deck. Celebratory balloons are tied to one of the deck's posts. Three other dignitaries are seated just in front of a red trailer with the words "Welcome to League Park" written on the side.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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