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[Postcard of a Woman Wreathed by Mistletoe]

Description: 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."
Date: December 23, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[1973 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 49th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of July 23 to 27, 1973, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1973-07-23/1973-07-27
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Ceremony to Honor Veteran of Civil War]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the article "Ceremony to honor veteran of Civil War" with a photo of sixteen people including Levi Marion Head, who is the subject of the newspaper article. The article announces the dedication of a marker honoring Levi Marion Head to be placed in the Buel Cemetery, hosted by Head's great-great-grandson, Benjamin L. Head, the Gen. Richardson Taylor Camp No. 1308 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Shreveport, Lousiana, the Belle Boyd Chapter of the Order of the Confeder… more
Date: March 23, 2000
Creator: Strickland, Jay
Partner: Johnson County Historical Commission
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