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[Postcard from The Marsh to Sterling Houston - November 1997]

Description: Postcard invitation from The Marsh, a theatre venue in San Francisco, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The invitation is for Civil Sex, a performance starring Brian Freeman, founder of the Postmodern African-American Homosexuals (Pomo Afro Homos).
Date: November 1997
Creator: The Marsh
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston - May 8, 1995]

Description: Postcard from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. A short note on the back discusses problems with a project and terrible weather. They hope to go to San Antonio occasionally. The front cover shows a view of Mt. Lassen and Manzanita Lake in Mt. Lassen, California.
Date: May 8, 1995
Creator: Armstrong, Jennifer & Armstrong, Richard
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[The Bathing Beach and Pier at Long Beach, California]

Description: Postcard image of The Bathing Beach and Pier at Long Beach, California. Crowd of people on beach. Ocean in background. Pier (also in background) runs from top, left to right of photo. Roof of small building in bottom, right corner. Bottom left corner and mid-left are two places where the photo has peeled away from the cardboard. Yellow spots top, right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs]

Description: Postcard image of The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs, California. Brick, three-story building. Small palm tree in bottom, right corner. Two trees on left.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs]

Description: Postcard image of The Hotel and Bathhouse at Paso Robles Hot Springs, California from the Southern Pacific Railway's "Road of a Thousand Wonders" campaign. Same as 1971.083.045b.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tibbitts, Howard C.
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Palm Spring's Desert Lilly]

Description: Postcard of the desert lily from Palm Springs, California. A letter written in Spanish from Victoria to Federica Abreu is written on the opposite side.
Date: unknown
Partner: Witte Museum

[Postcard of a Fire in San Francisco]

Description: Postcard of a massive fire over the city of San Francisco. The city is seen several miles away from an elevated point above the buildings. A wall of smoke covers the horizon and sky behind the buildings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Aerial View of Hotel del Coronado]

Description: Postcard of a bird's eye view of Hotel del Coronado, a white and brown sprawling structure on the coast of California with a full parking lot, four tennis courts, and a private pool. The edges of the postcard describe itself as "Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Avalon and Bay on Catalina Island]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of the small coastal town of Avalon, at the base of a green rolling hill. Many small boats and two large ships are docked in the harbor. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Ball Room of Hotel del Coronado]

Description: Postcard of a grand ballroom with soft white, red, and golden hues. The flooring is smooth gold and brown, the tables are covered with white cloth and blue chairs. Two chandeliers glow golden and white.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Benbow]

Description: Postcard of a two story stone building with trees and hedges beside the concrete steps.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Benbow on the Redwood Highway]

Description: Postcard of a large body of water lined with tall trees. "Benbow on the Redwood Hwy" is written in white near the edge of the photo.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Carrillo Adobe]

Description: Postcard of a one story abode with red tiled roofing, a flowering garden with a fountain in the foreground. The top of the picture describes it as "Fountain and patio, historic abode, Santa Barbara, California." The back of the postcard adds, "Among the interesting landmarks of Santa Barbara are the historic adobes. The Carrillo adobe is the birth-place of the first American white child in California."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Cruise Ship at Sea]

Description: Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, al… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Cruise Ship at Sea 2]

Description: Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, al… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Cruise Ship at Sea 3]

Description: Postcard of a cruise ship sailing on the open sea on the front of the postcard, and on the back it is written, "SS Lurline - Matson Lines Luxury Liner. One of the smartest, most beautifully appointed vessels afloat. Completely air conditioned. Spacious and distinctively designed public rooms and staterooms. The finest in sea-travel luxury. Frequent sailings between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. Length 632 feet - Speed 22 knots - Gross Tonnage 18,655 - Accommodates 761 passengers, al… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Dining Room of Hotel del Coronado]

Description: Postcard of rows of set tables covered in white tablecloth lit by golden chandeliers strung from the wooden domed ceiling. The walls are covered in red and black patterned wallpaper, the curtains around the window are gold. At the edges, the postcard describes itself as "Crown Room, Main Dining Room, Hotel del Coronado."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of El Paseo de la Guerra]

Description: Postcard of a walled off yard connecting to a large estate with red tiled roofing. Next to the complex is an asphalt road with three cars parked at the side. The top of the picture describes the picture as " "El Paseo de la Guerra", Santa Barbara, California." The back of the postcard adds, "A rare reminder of old Spanish residency in California. Built by Captain Jose De la Guerra, who served for many years as commandant of Santa Barbara. Distinguished people were entertained here and this hous… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of First Theatre in California]

Description: Postcard of a long one story building with green accent windows and greenery growing at the sides of the house. On the edges of the picture, it is described as "First Theatre in California, Monterey, California." The back of the postcard adds, "The First Theatre This was one of California's proudest spots in early days. Here Spanish, Mexicans, and Americans gathered for entertainment and diversion. A long rectangular Adobe built by John A. Swan, popularly known as Jack Swan, pioneer of 1843, wh… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Goethe-Schiller Monument]

Description: Postcard of a statue of two men shaking the others' hand, described as "Goethe-Schiller Monument, Golden Gate Park, S. F. Cal." The message on the back reads, "Nathalia gave me this she was C. M's nurse + she left us - L. M." The postcard is addressed to "Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Home of Robert Louis Stevenson]

Description: Postcard of a two story white building with a brown roof and thriving flour garden fenced in with a white picket fence. The edges describe the picture as "Home of Robert Louis Stevenson Monterey, California." The back of the postcard adds, "Robert Louis Stevenson House Here is one of America's most lovely shrines. It was known as the house of the Frenchman Jules Simoneon, with whom Stevenson made his home in 1879. Stevenson was attracted here from Europe by the woman who later became his wife, … more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel del Coronado]

Description: Postcard of a grand white and brown roofed structure sprawling across the grounds as palm trees stretch outward and a street leading to the entrance winds along the edge. On the edge of the picture, it is described as "Hotel del Coronado Actual-Photo."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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