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[Postcard of Oriental Hotel in Dallas]

Description: Postcard of a six story hotel with a domed tower roof and an electric trolley car running in front of the building. The note on the back is illegible but for the signature - "Love to all, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: October 29, 1907
Creator: Davidson Brothers
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Great Lake Steamer]

Description: Postcard of a large ship on a lake while the sun rises from the horizon. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: June 29, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of University of Toronto]

Description: Postcard of a large three story stone university on a finely trimmed courtyard. The postcard is addressed to "Mamie P. McFaddin 65- Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 29, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Victoria College]

Description: Postcard of a three story building with moss growing on the walls. The postcard is addressed to "Mamie C. McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte N. Y."
Date: August 29, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lady Fortune]

Description: Postcard of a woman with curled hair smiling with a poem written below that reads, "May Fortune smile upon thy "path." And give thee of the best she "hath." " The poem continues with two more lines added, "Which would be when you come "back." To present to thee the mysterious "Jack." H. H. 10-29-11." The message continues on the back with, "By all means, "M" don't over-look the lady's bangs. Also notice how well they stay down. H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington… more
Date: October 29, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman With Flower in Hair and Kitten on Shoulder]

Description: Postcard of a woman with curled hair and a flower tucked behind her ear with a kitten sitting on her shoulder. On the picture, a message is typed that reads, "For every boy that's lonely there's a girl who's lonesome too." The message continues in handwriting with "I wish you were going to be here tonight for the club dance," on the front and "Saw Jack out to Sig's last night; sure did look classy. H. H. 11-29-11" on the back. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1… more
Date: November 29, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Henry to Mr. Fritz Adler, January 29, 1913]

Description: Postcard from Henry to Mr. Fritz Adler, discussing his father's illness. He says that his father is still weak, but the doctor says if he pulls through the next two days, he will be out of danger. The front of the postcard features an perspective view illustration of a long, wide road. There are wooded areas on either side of the road, and the roof of a house is just barely visible in the wooded area on the right side.
Date: January 29, 1913
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[George O'Brien Millard School]

Description: Postcard of George O'Brien Millard School with students in front of it. On the right side of the postcard can be seen a statue of George O'Brien Millard and a playground. The George O'Brien Millard School was a public elementary school in Beaumont started about 1910 and sometimes known as just Millard School. George O'Brien Millard was a prominent Beaumont citizen who helped develop the public school system in Beaumont. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Geo. B. Millard School, Beaumon… more
Date: May 29, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Beaumont High School]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date: July 29, 1914
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of The Alamo in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of the front of the stone Alamo, described as "Alamo, San Antonio, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is all of Texas as hot as this? Are all your beauties now fed? Are you coming back to Rauie this season? Leo E." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Mrs. H. C. Duncan 5th Ave. + 15th St. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 29, 1916
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Plaza Theatre Auditorium in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of three rows of green theatre seats facing from the stage. On the back, a message reads, "Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Texas 10/28 '16. Having a fine time and enjoying camp life. How is Beaumont? H. H. R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 29, 1916
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Tea Pot Rock]

Description: Postcard of a squat, banded rock formation described as "Tea Pot Rock, near Rock Springs, Wyo." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 29, 1934
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Tutwiler]

Description: Postcard of a multistory brick building with white accents, described further as "The Tutwiler, Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham's largest and finest 450 rooms - 450 baths One of the Dinkler Hotels Dispensers of True Southern Hospitality." The message on the back reads, "Mathew and I had lunch at this hotel Sept. 29th 1941 and make from Baltimore Md. to Beaumont, Texas in Mathew's Packard car with Leonard (Chauffeur) driving - a hot day."
Date: September 29, 1941
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurses Home]

Description: Postcard of a light pink seven story structure with purple and blue cars traveling on the road in front of it. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 29, 1946
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]

Description: Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date: July 29, 1952
Creator: Fletcher, W. R.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Egyptian Beach]

Description: Postcard of a crowded beach with many swimmers in the ocean and brightly colored umbrellas lining the shore. The message on the back reads, "Hello everybody - hope Ciel is feeling much better - we're on the bus going from Port Saed to Cairo - Very colorful but very pretentious and hot.n See you soon, Patrick." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas U. S. A. 777."
Date: July 29, 1979
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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