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[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, December 6, 1900]

Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US Postal Service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a September 30, 1900 audit.

Date: December 6, 1900

Creator: Castle, Henry A.

Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

Soldiers in Front of Barracks

Postcard of three male soldiers in front of a wooden barrack. There is one double-hung window behind them with a small overhang on top. The men are all wearing identical uniforms which consist of button-up jackets with multiple button-flap pockets, hats, and bulging pants that are tucked inside tall boots. A hand-written notation on the back of the postcard identifies the man on the right as John Petersen.

Date: 1900/1920

Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Postcard from S. W. James to M. S. King, May 21, 1900]

Postcard from S. W. James to postmaster M. S. King informing him of the time that "train 4" will pass the post office in Splendora, TX.

Date: May 21, 1900

Creator: James, S. W.

Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[Donley's Saloon and Rooming House in Rosenberg, Texas]

Postcard image of Donley's Saloon and Rooming House in Rosenberg, Texas. Banner states "The Gold Standard". Large group of men standing in front of saloon, below balcony of two story, wood building. Part of tree on far left. A lands and loan company building is to right with American flags (2) flying from porch columns. Crease runs from bottom left corner to top middle of photo.

Date: 1900

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard image of a child and a man outdoors]

Postcard image of a child and a man outdoors. The child, standing to the left of the photo, is wearing a white short pants suit. The man is on his hands and knees beneath a palm plant. There is foliage and a wooden fence (near center right) in the background. Partial view of a large wooden building with turret in left background. The postcard was cut, so the text on back is only partially viewed. Partial text reads: "-Ost Card [Postmark] Sep [not legible] [1 cent green stamp with image of Ben … more

Date: [1900..1920]

Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Postcard image of the first George Ranch House]

Postcard image of the first George Ranch House. The photograph shows the southeast corner of the white wooden story and a half house. The house was built in 1899 (completed in 1900) with the design work by Nicholas Clayton, a famous Galveston architect. The white house has dark trim around windows, trim boards, and porch posts. The porch, located on portions of the south and east sides of the house, has ornate trim work at top with white balustrade and dark painted rail. Bay windows on northeas… more

Date: [1900..1911]

Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[St. Basil's College]

Postcard of a color image of St. Basil's College, a large four-story red brick building with four rows of windows, a balcony, stairs in the front, and a cross on the roof, with a lawn, trees, and bushes in the foreground and background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Waco, Texas. St. Basil's College." There is a handwritten note on the front that reads "Jessie" and a longer handwritten note on the back of the postcard.

Date: [1900..]

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Home of J. Frank Keith]

Postcard of J. Frank Keith's home, Arbol Grande, on Calder Avenue. In the foreground is a utility pole. Printed on the bottom of the postcard is " 'Arbol Grande" and printed at the top is "Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O" and "For 'Szafirs,' Stationers, Beaumont, Tex." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Hello Miss V. & saw your brother this morning. Why didnt you come to (?) … more

Date: [1900..1929]

Creator: Tom Jones, Cincinnati, O

Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library