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[Postcard of Gunston Hall in Washington]

Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C." The letter on the back reads, "Thanks for your sweet rememberance + wishing you a very happy year - affectionately, S. H. Madme."

Date: January 2, 1913

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman With Feather in Hat]

Postcard of a woman with a large feather in her hat under the buckle, with the words "This is Scoot do you know her" written below. A newspaper clipping that reads "A Reasonable Plea" is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the words "is who can "J" be. H. H. 12-2-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Date: December 2, 1911

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the rest with colorful billboards to the side and a green electric car parked in front. The scene is described as "Kyle Theatre, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping reading "Have you seen" is pasted to the back of the card, with "Jack?" added underneath it. "In Washington H. H. 11/2/11" is added beneath that. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Date: November 2, 1911

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Three Chicks With Best Easter Wishes]

Postcard of three yellow and black speckled chicks standing on a branch with white buds, with a line reading "Best Easter Wishes" written on the edge. The letter reads, "May there not be a cloud in the sky for you this joyous Easter, Aunt Deedle." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."

Date: March 2, 1910

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 2, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools]

Postcard of a man rowing a boat on a still pool of water near a yellow house with blue tiled roof. The scene is described as "One of the Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools, Vinita, Ind. Ter." The note below the picture is illegible but for the words, "is a private pool." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Date: December 2, 1906

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1897-1904]

Ledger containing account balances related to cattle and merchandise, bills, and other expenses, as well as customer accounts. There is an index at the start of the ledger.

Date: 1897-01-02/1904-05-07

Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas

Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.

Date: October 2, 1893

Creator: McDonald, John

Item Type: Book

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses school and mutual acquaintances.

Date: March 2, 1879

Creator: Davis, Emma

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Land grant to Gabriel B. Knight, 1854]

Grant for 320 acres of land in Tarrant County to Gabriel B. Knight, "in Denton District. Tarrant County on Bear Creek in the Lower Cross Timbers . . . "

Date: June 2, 1854

Creator: Texas. General Land Office.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Other

[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845]

Receipt of payment for slaves from William Murrell to the estate of Samuel Blair.

Date: April 2, 1845

Creator: Hays, Hugh

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin

[Decrees of Mexican Government, dated November 2-4, 1822]

Act of installation of the Meeting... according to the imperial decree of 31 of the last Octe. Copy by Antonio de Mier, 6 l.s Signatories: Juan Francisco (Bishop of Durango), Antonio de Mier, and Francisco Velasco. Reference to: Election of Marquess of Castañiza; speech by Iturbide; text of Organic Bases of the National Meeting Instituyente, originally signed by Jose Manuel Herrera and rubric of Iturbide; siege of San Juan de Ulúa; administration of oath of office; text of speech by President; … more

Date: November 2, 1822

Creator: Herrera, José Manuel; Francisco, Juan & Iturbide, Agustin de

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UNT Libraries

[Pennsylvania Land Grant]

Land grant transferring ownership of a tract of land called "Rich Hill" from Thomas Say to Stacy Potts. The grant is signed by the governor and secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Date: March 2, 1802

Creator: United States. Pennsylvania.

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Libraries

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