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[Postcard of a Rocky Coast]

Postcard of a rocky, tumultuous coast with a boat and two people standing beside it. A note on the back reads, "The fair is great, wish you were home to help us enjoy it. We danced until 2:45 am up at the club last night. H. H. 11-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."

Date: November 30, 1911

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Man Driving Cattle]

Postcard of a man on horseback driving four cows down a dirt road while a border collie watches. Houses can be seen behind them. On the back, the message reads, "To me "twould" be joy for you to come back and break the news to me gently as to who is Jack. H. H. 10-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."

Date: October 30, 1911

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.

Date: May 30, 1911

Creator: Maurer

Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, November 30, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the picture on the reverse side: "This shows Truck 8-13-6 at work on Essex Fire 821 Washington Ave. April 15-1911." The photograph shows three different fire trucks with long ladders pointed up towards a burning building; Eagan says "#8 truck is at #32 house. That is first one with two men on the aerial ladder."

Date: November 30, 1911

Creator: Eagan, J. P.

Partner: Fire Museum of Texas