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["Welcome to Rosenberg" sign in downtown Rosenberg, TX]

Description: Photographic postcard of downtown Rosenberg, TX, late 1940s. View along Ave H. Welcome to Rosenberg lighted sign featured at center. On reverse is note from Emma Phillippi to brother Norveil Phillippi and family. postmarked June 12, 1949, Rosenberg. Gulf station in background. Schaffers Drug Store on right.
Date: June 12, 1949
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]

Description: Postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. The postcard mentions that it can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date: June 3, 1880
Creator: Cook, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Longview Confederate Monument Unveiling]

Description: Photographic postcard of the unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Bodie Park in Longview, Texas. There is a crowd of people gathered around the monument, and there are unidentified buildings in the background.
Date: June 3, 1911
Creator: Culpepper, Cody
Location: 32.494806 -94.739117
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Lem H. Spillbury]

Description: Postcard of Lem H. Spillsbury holding flowers. Lem H. Spillsbury was a Mormon Scout for the 10th Cavalry U.S. Army in Carrizal, Chihuahua, Mexico. Spillsbury led and guided Captain Charles Trumbull Boyd and his small command of men, including Black Troops, into Carrizal, Chihuahua. Spillsbury and other members of the unit were subsequently captured and held after the Battle of Carrizal, 21 June 1916. By June 29th, Spillsbury along with 23 Negro Troops from the 10th Cavalry were released unh… more
Date: June 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Preparedness Parade - June 1916]

Description: The 'Preparedness Parade' symbolized a patriotic movement within the El Paso community that showed local support for World Peace by supporting the United States' entry into World War I. Ergo, the El Paso community was ready to assist with the war effort. The preparedness movement was a national patriotic movement and was not exclusive to El Paso. According to the El Paso Herald June 14, 1916, page 2; "8000 March for Preparedness; Thousands Wave Flags and Cheer - All El Paso Pay Tribute to 'O… more
Date: June 14, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Refugees Attending Mass]

Description: Postcard image of Mexican Refugees attending outdoor mass at the refugee camp in Fort Bliss, Texas, ca. 1914. Most of the men and women in this photographic event are kneeling. Visible in the background are the tents that housed the refugees. According to research, the 'Mexican War Refugee Camp' (31° 49.335′ N, 106° 25.728′ W), was located inside of Fort Bliss, Texas near the present day location of the Fort Bliss Museum - 1735 Marshall Rd, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. More details about the histo… more
Date: June 1, 1914
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Southwest Sceneray]

Description: Southwest desert vista. There is no information provided for the location from where this image was captured. A solid rock mountain face encompasses most of the foreground in this photographic desert scene. In the center of this image, there is a small lake or some ponding water. A lone tree is clearly visible in the middle of this small body of water. And in the background, an unidentified mountain. Right center of the image there are two men facing the camera. One man is standing and t… more
Date: June 24, 1918
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Muster Call]

Description: Postcard of U.S. Soldiers at drill. The Franklin Mountains are in the background. The post card is addressed to J.R. Teague of Framingham, Massachusetts and postmarked out of San Antonio, Texas, 22 June 1918.
Date: June 22, 1918
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard: Mascaras Mexicanas [Mexican Masks] Exhibition]

Description: Postcard inviting the recipient to visit the Mascaranas Mexicanas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from May 3rd, 1996 to June 15th, 1996 and a reception was held on May 3rd, 1996. The front of the postcard features a photograph of an ornate mask. An almost human face with a mustache, two sets of horns, and an open mouth is surrounded be creatures. A bird sits atop the head as a snake wraps around it and three lizards crawl up the neck. The mask is painted in da… more
Date: June 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Location: 30.26679800797376 -97.74284850103072
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Postcard: Flowers of Paraguay

Description: Postcard featuring flowers of Paraguay, given to Eldridge by a fan named Fernando (last name illegible).
Date: June 1971
Partner: Sherman Jazz Museum

[Goldthwaite Parker Street Postcard]

Description: Postcard from John Scott Jr. to Miss Lawrence Thompson that shows a view of a dirt street in Goldthwaite, Texas with houses on either side. A windmill is amidst the houses to the right and two individuals are visible walking in the bottom half of the photo. "Parker Street" is written at the top left of the post card about the photo. The message written on the bottom edge of the postcard reads, "Did you get the pictures I sent you? What kind of a time are you having Answer soon Goldthwaite, Tex… more
Date: June 2, 1907
Creator: Scott, John, Jr.
Partner: Jennie Trent Dew Library

[Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]

Description: Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
Date: June 27, 1907
Creator: Hendrick, J. C.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]

Description: Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date: June 17, 1908
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Postcard from Craig Sisters to Mrs. Doug Craig, June 28, 1930]

Description: Postcard from the Craig sisters to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Craig, discussing their journey to and arrival in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of an observation tower surrounded by large trees. A wooden suspension bridge hangs above a large ditch, leading to the wooded area just to the observation tower.
Date: June 28, 1930
Creator: Southern Post Card Co.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, June 1916]

Description: Postcard to Clifton Kneupper. The sender wishes him well and writes that they wish he was there. The postcard features a photograph, colored in with ink, of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Further down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The surrounding area has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees.
Date: June 1916
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, June 7, 1912]

Description: Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, discussing their home, which they say is near the scene depicted on the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small, sloped mountain covered with trees at the top and base of the mountain, and dotted with trees around the middle. At the base of the largest part of the slope are three buildings - two barns and one two-story house with columns.
Date: June 7, 1912
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Hamilton Hotel, Laredo, Texas]

Description: Postcard with a postmark from June 28, 1911 in Kansas City. The photograph on the front shows the Hamilton Hotel in Laredo, Texas before 1906. There is a letter written on the back of the postcard in pencil.
Date: June 28, 1911
Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop]

Description: Oxen carts in front of a pawn shop, Laredo, Texas. There is a letter on the back of the postcard addressed to Mr. Wilfred Hellser from "H. W."
Date: June 25, 1918
Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Description: Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard to Charles B. Moore, June 2, 1899]

Description: This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this postcard, Moore is informed of the picnic which has been rescheduled due to the busy harvest season. It details that the picnic will now be held on June 10, 1899 near the Moore family's home.
Date: June 2, 1899
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[West side of square]

Description: Postcard of the West side of the square in Wellington, Texas. There are multiple stores along a dirt road. There is a horse-drawn wagon in front of the grocery store on the left side of the photograph.
Date: June 26, 1922
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[First Presbyterian Church]

Description: Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Waco First Presbyterian Church, a large brick building with a tower and stained glass windows, surrounded by trees with a light blue colorized sky in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard that reads "Mrs Markquart" and a longer handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date: June 1908
Creator: Marquardt, Luise
Location: 31.554027 -97.134991
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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