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[Postcard from Lena to Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, August 8, 1920]

Description: Postcard from Lena to her sister, Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, letting her know she returned home safely from her trip. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the Kronkosky residence in Boerne, Texas. The house is a three-story, light-colored stone building with a balcony on the third floor. Two houses sit on either side of the Kronkosky residence - the one on the left is about the same size, while the one on the right is much smaller. The houses sit on a hill with a steep decline, leading … more
Date: August 8, 1920
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from Gus Brown to Mr. George Pendexter]

Description: Postcard from Gus Brown in Springfield, Ohio to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas regarding recent activities and jobs done. The photograph on the back is of one of the fire stations in Springfield; it appears that there is a bell tower on top of the station.
Date: March 8, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of the YMCA Building in Palestine, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the YMCA building in Palestine, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Hello Chas. If you have any intentions of going to Purdue next year, which I hope you have let me know at once and I will come down some Saturday or Sunday and talk it over with you. C. F. M." The card is addressed to Mr Chas. Forsgard of Waco, texas.
Date: August 8, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard with an Illustrated Photograph of a Houston Church]

Description: Postcard with an illustrated photograph of the Annunciation Church in Houston, Texas; this church has a tall tower on the corner. The note on the back of the photograph reads: "Hello Miss Mamye I am having a fine time, take good care of [] Harry with love from Katharine Wheatly."
Date: March 8, 1909
Creator: Wheatly, Katharine
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard Showing a View of the Exposition Building in Dallas, Texas]

Description: Postcard showing a "Day View of Exposition Building State Fair of Texas, Dallas, Texas." The photograph is placed in a large quotation bubble and the title is positioned under the picture; there is a note on the front that is running down the side of the card.
Date: November 8, 1905
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Courthouse Square, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing the Harrison County courthouse and square in Marshall, Texas, viewed from the southeast. The Confederate monument stands in front of the courthouse. Four double rows of automobiles are parked in the paved area in front of the courthouse. Printed at the bottom of the message section is: "Pub. by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas." Printed between the message and address section is: "Dextone, Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dexter Press, Pearl Ri… more
Date: February 8, 1955
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of Carter Building and Bender Hotel in Houston]

Description: Postcard of two large buildings with multiple stories sharing a block and sidewalk near which several cars are parked. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin."
Date: August 8, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of West Virginia Asylum]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with moss crowing up the sides, a pale yellow walkway edged by hedges and the courtyard. The bottom edge reads as "Part of the West Virginia Asylum - Huntington, W. Va." The right edge has a note that reads, "With love to all from Edna." The back of the postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 2006 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 8, 1901
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Palace Torquay]

Description: Postcard of a large four story building with a fountain in the front, described as "The Finest Hotel on the English Coast, "Palace" Torquay." The message on the back reads, "Spent the night." The postcard's address is crossed out.
Date: August 8, 1938
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Monmorency in Quebec]

Description: Postcard of a two story estate with a fenced walkway on the second floor wrapping fully around the house. Three people are walking near the supporting columns. A fountain spills water over its expanding levels. A note reads, "Quebec - Falls of Monmorency, former Residence of the Duke of Kent, father of the late Queen Victoria." The statement is repeated in French. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. … more
Date: July 8, 1908
Location: 46.888150 -71.150150
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Lubbock Sanitarium]

Description: Postcard of Lubbock Sanitarium in Lubbock, Texas. The image is an illustration of a red brick building behind a line of cars parked along the road. The correspondence on the back is addressed to "Min Irma Koenes[...]g" and is faintly written in pencil.
Date: August 8, 1936
Partner: Texas Medical Association

Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard from around 1908 showing the Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas. The view shows parallel lines of train cars, with industrial buildings behind. Printed on the top of the image in red is the title, "Texas & Pacific Railway Shops, Marshall, Texas." Printed in the lower left corner of the image in red: "2049." In the top left of the back of the card are the stylized initials "A. H. Co.," probably standing for the Alfred Holzman Co. of Chicago, Illinois.… more
Date: October 8, 1908
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Description: Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date: July 8, 1908
Location: 27.760350 -97.379317
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Calvert City Hall and Dentist Office]

Description: Postcard of the City Hall and Dentist Office in Calvert, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Ellen. arrived safely and are in good health. Be a good girl and help a a little." The postcard is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of High School in Calvert, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a high school in Calvert, Texas. The multistory building is white with a red roof and features a turret and a tower. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Annie, Drizzling today and am not doing much. Having a nice time and hope you all are well. Tell all hello for sure." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1909
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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