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[Postcard of the Nave]

Description: Postcard of The Nave looking Northeast from the inside, showing the arched pillars and intricate latticework on the window. On the back, a brief history of The Nave is written as such, "The Nave - The pillars of Purbeck marble placed in position during the 14th century, when the old Norman nave was transformed, cost each of them 10 pounds, 10s, 10d, and support the stone roof estimated to weigh 7,000 tons."
Date: unknown
Creator: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Frederick 5]

Description: Postcard of a sketch of a four story building from the corner of the street with four cars on the street. On the back, Hotel Frederick is described as "In the heart of Huntington's shopping and theater district. For room comfort, for gracious dining, your perfect host in Huntington is the Frederick."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

Portrait of Man

Description: Copy negative of Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, former HSU President, in front of the library named after him. The man is wearing a suit, hat, and glasses.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of Rvik, Iceland]

Description: Postcard of a small town built on the edge of a body of water where many boats drift. The message is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol Elward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Vista Administration Building at Mary Baldwin College]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with white columns supporting the roof and a red stairway lined with white fencing leading to the entrance. The back of the postcard adds, "A beautiful example of colonial architecture, erected in 1842. Mary Baldwin is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning for women in the United States, and is known as "The college with a background of culture and scholarship." " The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. War… more
Date: April 2, 1946
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Patriotic American Cherub]

Description: Postcard of a blonde haired angel holding a heart on a blue pillow towards a flying American flag with a message written below. "To my Valentine, To the banner above, I surrender with glee, My heart and my love; Dearest Sweetheart for thee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: February 11, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens New Daylilies]

Description: Postcard of blooming yellow daylilies beneath the shade of the treeline, while a man, woman, and child walk among them. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Garden Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana Plantations of colorful daylilies in Hodges Gardens include test beds of new types."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Carolyn Ramsey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Columbia River Longview Bridge]

Description: Postcard of a bridge stretching over a large river splitting two fields with scattered houses and factories. On the top and bottom of the postcard, you are encouraged to "Park on the world's highest bridge over shipping, and view longview from the clouds on the direct route from Canada to Old Mexico." On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "Columbia river longview bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon. This six million dollar span is the highest in the world over … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Curteich & Co., Inc.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Man and Woman in Field]

Description: Postcard of a man wearing a red tunic, dark pants and hat, and white tunic standing in a field with a woman in a red dress and red hat wearing a white apron. Both of their heads are bowed in prayer, a basket sitting on the ground between them, with a laden wooden wheelbarrow set beside the woman and a pitchfork stuck in the ground beside the man. The letter written on the horizon reads as follows, "My dear Mamie, Did you get home safe? My address is 1225 E. Ave. Huntington. Good bye." The postc… more
Date: September 13, 1906
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]

Description: Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me… more
Date: July 8, 1906
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Jockey Club in Louisville]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the Jockey Club, in Churchill Downs, in the background from a diagonal point of view. On the lower left corner is printed the following: "Jockey Club, Louisville, Ky." On the bottom of the post card there is illegible handwritten text addressed to "Mama and Papa." On the back of the postcard credit is given to J. Murray Jordan: Publisher.
Date: 1907
Creator: J. Murray Jordan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Praca Marechal Floriano]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Rio de Janeiro where multiple storied buildings are painted hues of festive colors, the sidewalk is full of pedestrians, and the focus of the picture is the park lined with trees. Several yellow buses are parked on the road.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Confidential]

Description: Postcard of the word "Confidential" typed in bold red letters. The words "Strictly" and "Who's Jack" are written above and below the word. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 11, 1911
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Natural Bridge]

Description: Postcard of two cliffs linked by natural stone with a stream running beneath. On the back, the postcard is described as follows, "Natural Bridge - One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. There is no other structure like it. The Lee Highway, U. S. No. 11 passes over Natural Bridge. It is higher by 55 feet than Niagara Falls. The mean height of the bridge from the stream below to its upper surface is 215 feet, it has a span of 90 feet between the walls, width averages 100 feet and the arch… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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