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[Postcard image of the Brigham-San Jacinto Monument]

Description: Postcard image (souvenir) of the "Brigham-San Jacinto Monument, As seen at the unveiling on the 26 August, 1881, at the Pavilion, Galveston, Texas". Card has picture of the freestanding monument located in the interior of a building. Monument is draped by the U.S. and Texas flag on its right and left. A statue can be seen in background and a window (glare) above it. Wooden chair on far right.
Date: August 26, 1881
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, February 26, 1897]

Description: Postcard from Leo Howard, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of an audit for the 4th quarter of 1896.
Date: February 26, 1897
Creator: Howard, Leo A.
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters, June 26, 1907]

Description: Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with a red heart glued to the front and "Heart of Valparaiso Ind." written in its center; on the inside of the heart is a small picture of a building a a note reading: "why not write to me?" The card also features three photographs of different locations around Valparaiso, Indiana; also included is a long photo strip with various buildings, streets, geographical features, etc. in and around the town.
Date: June 26, 1907
Partner: Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

[Postcard Showing Houston Street in Ft. Worth, Texas]

Description: Postcard showing an illustrated view looking north down Houston Street in Fort Worth, Texas; there are trolley tracks running down the center of the street and wagons lining both sides of the street. The note on the back of the card reads: "Am on my way to Wichita Falls will write when I reach my destination."
Date: 1907-08-26?
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins from Sam, September 26, 1907]

Description: Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Sam with a photograph of himself on the front right of the card and a note that reads: "What's all that you said about me last night? Just wait, I shall come out in a few days and make you take it back. Do I look worried?" There is another note written on the back of the card that says: "Are you lonesome since H. is kept away? I heard about you taking a man home Tuesday night."
Date: September 26, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of Margay Welch

[Postcard of Waco Central High School]

Description: Postcard of Waco Central High School in Waco, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Beverly Lastinger from Kansas City, Missouri.
Date: November 26, 1907
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Temple Sinai in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a white chapel with stained glass windows and blue domed tiles. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 26, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fountain Square in Cincinnati]

Description: Postcard of several statues carved into a fountain, surrounded by multiple storied buildings. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3 Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: June 26, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Science Hall at the University of Tennessee]

Description: Postcard of the science hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's traveling from Knoxville to Hot Springs.
Date: July 26, 1908
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Market House, San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of the Market House in San Antonio, Texas showing a large building with ornate architecture and a manicured park area with a fountain. There are various people and horse-drawn wagons on the streets and buildings visible in the background. A handwritten note at the top says, "Henry do you remember this place?" A letter on the back is addressed to Henry Kahn from Mary thanking him for a letter and asking about whether or not he plans to go to the Fair.
Date: October 26, 1909
Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Postcard of a Fire Fighter Rescuing a Lady]

Description: Illustrated postcard of a fire fighter on a ladder, carrying a lady and a cat on his back. The couple is looking towards the flames and smoke in the background. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir: I am sending today two [...] cards in exchange which I hope will be as [...]"
Date: April 26, 1910
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary]

Description: Postcard of Bloomfield Indian Seminary near Denison, Texas. Several trees occupy the yard in front of the building. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Hello Dad. Having a fine time Went to fair last night. It sure is big. Mart."
Date: October 26, 1910
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Compressing and Loading Cotton]

Description: Postcard of a colorized photograph of a boat loaded with cotton bales in a canal with several men standing in front of a cotton compressing and loading facility and a railway bridge in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Compressing and Loading Cotton, Houston, Texas."
Date: July 26, 1911
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Ethel to Lois Matlock, October 26, 1911]

Description: Postcard from Ethel (possibly Ethel Harris) to Lois Matlock asking her if she is going to the fair the next day and if she is excited for school to start. The image on the front depicts a child sitting down on the ground with a title that reads: "Never Trouble Trouble Till Trouble Troubles you."
Date: October 26, 1911
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard of a Newspaper Article]

Description: Postcard of a newspaper article announcing a marriage. The bridegroom's name is struck out and replaced with "Jack," as the name of the paper is crossed out and replaced with "Beaumont Journal." On the back, the letter reads, "Will break the news to you gently, Jack's married. Read about it on other side. H. H. 10-26-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 26, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River]

Description: Postcard of three armored steamboats docked and full of passengers, described as "Three U. S. Torpedo Boat Destroyers on Neches River, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "Be sure and don't forget to tell me the big joke. You did tell me whether you would tell me who "Jack" was when you came home Xmas. Please make up your mind to tell me, won't you "Fady?" H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: October 26, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Jack of Hearts]

Description: Postcard of the Jack of Hearts with the words "Last but not least, this is bound to be the "man" H. H. 11-26-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 26, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 26, 1912]

Description: Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter concerning fire engines and different cards to be sent. The photograph on the reverse side shows an old steamer engine, "Steamer #3" a part of the Battle Creek Fire Department in Battle Creek Michigan. There is a hose attached to the engine near the bottom while the steamer has smoke puffing out of the top.
Date: February 26, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Pittsfield, Mass.]

Description: Postcard of the Pittsfield Fire Department at their Headquarters, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons and one automobile (center). On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Your card very much appreciated indeed - it is of this [...] interest and also adds to my collection of monuments. [...]"
Date: January 26, 1913
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of the Music Stand in Sweet Chalybeate Springs]

Description: Postcard of a white structure with an orange roof surrounded by trees and a dirt road framed by wooden fences, described by "Music Stand, Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Va." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 26, 1913
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Missouri River]

Description: Postcard of moonlight on the Missouri River. Text on the front of the postcard states that the view is from Grand Central Depot in Kansas City, Missouri. Handwritten message on the back of the postcard relates to Lou Rayburn the author's activities in Kansas City.
Date: September 26, 1913
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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