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[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the thirtieth legislature of Texas, to which is appended the State Democratic Platform adopted at Dallas, Texas, August 13, 1906.

Description: This book contains a message from Governor T.M. Campbell to the Texas legislature. The content of the book is concerned with various political matters, mainly involving the Texas House of Representatives.
Date: January 16, 1907
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Postcard of Jamestown Exposition]

Description: Postcard of a brick two story building with balconies on the second floor and marble columns. Finely dressed people are walking about the grounds outside. The building is described in the upper left corner as "Virginia State Bldg. Jamestown Exposition, 1907." On the back, a short note reads, "With love to you from Sig." One address is stricken out, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Niagara Falls]

Description: Postcard of a black and white photo of Niagara Falls, described as "General View of The Falls Niagara Falls, N.Y." To the side, a note reads, "I wish for you all the best little girl. Love + kiss for all - Huntie Carley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1916 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Texas Seed and Floral Co.]

Description: Postcard of the building housing the Texas Seed & Floral Co. in Dallas, Texas. The type on the back reads: "Dear Sir: In reply to yours of 14th, we have not heard anything further from Mr. W. M. Peck".
Date: April 16, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Old City Park

[Postcard of Culpeper Street in Warrenton, Virginia]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road with a horse drawn buggy traveling down it, houses and fences on either side of the road. The back of the postcard reads, "I am so sorry you can't go to D. C.. Please write and tell me why you can't. It is a shame the way you have done me. Not a word from an of you. Are you ill? Love to everybody. My address is Box 190 - Warrenton, Va." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 16, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Man and Woman Kissing]

Description: Postcard of a well-dressed man and woman kissing behind a red umbrella. The note below the picture reads, "We are have some gay times now. Mamie is with me. Tell Blinkie "Hello" From Jassie." The back of the postcard continues with, "Why don't you ever write to me? I don't guess I write all you again before next I know as I write go to N. Y. by about Sep. 15. I certainly have heard some nice things about Louis C. Mat a young lady said." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Thi… more
Date: July 16, 1908
Creator: Frederick A. Stokes Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Washington Park in Chicago]

Description: Postcard of four boats paddled by men dressed in white shirts under a wooden bridge. The scene is described as "Showing Rustic Bridge in one of the city's most beautiful parks. Located on the South Side and containing 371 acres." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 16, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Watkins Glen in Winter]

Description: Postcard of Entrance Amhitheatre in Watkins Glen during winter. Snow covers the trees and ground and the roof of a brown house. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Sailboat on Sea]

Description: Postcard of three sailboats on a rocky sea, one far closer than the other two. The message on the front of the postcard reads, "Big dance at the club Wednesday, wish you were here so we could dance our old stand by "Chili and Beans." H. H." The message on the back continues with "For the life of me, I can't guess "Who's Jack." H. H. 10-16-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 16, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler, July 16, 1915]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. F. Adler. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a man-made dam on a small lake, taken from down-stream. Trees surround the lake and dam on all sides, and there are large, rectangular stones piled up on the right side. A man in a light shirt and dark pants walks along the edge of the dam (where the water pours over the edge), going left.
Date: July 16, 1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 16 August 1928]

Description: Official air patrol memo containing extracts from multiple air missions flown over Nicaragua between 13 and 15 August 1928. Included in the reports are aerial observations of suspicious activity, taking fire from Sandinista forces, mail drops and pickups, and communication with Marine ground patrols.
Date: August 16, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum
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