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[Postcard of Paul Revere's Tombstone]

Description: Postcard of a graveyard with the tombstone of Paul Revere, who was born in Boston, January 1744 and died May 1815. The right side of the postcard has a note that reads, "8/22/7 Hope you have had a dandy summer Ida H. S." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, West Virginia."
Date: August 23, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The White House on a Winter's Night]

Description: Postcard of the White House on a snowy night lit only by lamps near the entrance. The scene is described as "Washington, D. C., The White House on a Winter's Night." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mamie, Isn't this pretty? I guess you are going to school now. I am crazy to get home + ride in our auto + Is Miss Austin going to teach in the same place this year - With love to all - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 23, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Trees Near Small Creek]

Description: Postcard of a few narrow trees near a still and narrow creek. Written on the back, "Jack was out to the football game Saturday. Beaumont won from Lake Charles 10 to 0. H. H. 10-23-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 23, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Jack of Diamonds]

Description: Postcard of a Jack of Diamonds playing card pasted on a postcard with the words "Is this him? H. H. 11-23-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 23, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Holly Design]

Description: Postcard of two leaves of holly with red berries joined by two green lines. The text reads, "I'd like you to save one Christmas thought for me," with the initials "WRC." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin City."
Date: December 23, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Post Office in Texarkana]

Description: Postcard of a two story brick building with a brown tiled roof and two men in white shirts, one standing on the sidewalk and another riding a horse drawn cart. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 23, 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Report, 23 September 1928]

Description: Official air patrol memo containing extracts from a report of a mission flown the previous day over Nicaragua. Included in the report are mail drops and communication with Marine ground patrols. One Marine's disappearance in a river and another's injury by airdropped rations are recorded.
Date: September 23, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

[Postcard of Grove Park Inn]

Description: Postcard of a three story stone building with an orange roof and trees in bloom on the hill the building is built on. The scene is described as " "Springtime," Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N. C." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: August 23, 1929
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bird's Eye View of Salt Lake City]

Description: Postcard of a town as seen from an aerial view, further described as "This is a most remarkable picture as seen from the eye of the bird man. It shows most of the historical points of interest and many new ones. In the foreground are the "Mormon" Temple Square, the Hotel Utah, the Lion and Beehive Houses, the new Church Office building, Z. C. M. I. and other business houses. In the center are the L. D. S. Buildings and in the distance the Utah State Capitol." The message on the back is illegibl… more
Date: September 23, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Clipping About Herff Twins]

Description: Newspaper clipping with two images of the "Herff Twins" Juanita (Mrs. Guy Chipman, Jr.) and Carolyn (Mrs. W. G. Kennon, Jr.) taken when they were students in Boerne at top, and later as married adults below. The caption text explains that the women are deeding family land to Boerne for educational uses.
Date: March 23, 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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