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[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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
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