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[Wagons of cotton and James Alley]

Postcard showing wagons of cotton and James Alley. Wagon on left has three men sitting on top of cotton. Two men standing in front of second wagon (from left). One man wearing suit and hat, the other dark pants, white shirt, suspenders, tie, and dark hat. BARNES BROS. building in background. Addressed to Mr. R.E. Duncan, Eagle Baker, Texas from Effie.

Date: May 14, 1912

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Wagons of cotton and James Alley]

Copy of a postcard showing wagons of cotton and James Alley. Wagon on left has three men sitting on top, and there are two men standing in front of second wagon (from left). One man wearing suit and hat, the other dark pants, white shirt, suspenders, tie, and dark hat.There are store fronts in background.

Date: May 14, 1912

Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Street car, Matamoros, Mexico]

Postcard of a streetcar drawn by a mule or donkey. The streetcar is being pulled along a track in the center of a street that is bordered by buildings. The picture shows Matamoros, Mexico across the border from Brownsville, Texas. There is a letter on the back of the postcard addressed to "Miss Maria Sanchy" from "E. M." that reads, "Ni la ausencia y la distancia, ni el tiempo de no [v]erte; por ningunas sircustancias he de dejar de quererte, yours for ever." (Loosely: "Neither the absence a… more

Date: August 14, 1911

Partner: Laredo Public Library

[Preparedness Parade - June 1916]

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

[Preparedness Parade #3]

Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.

Date: June 14, 1916

Creator: Horne, W. H.

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Preparedness Parade #2]

Date: June 14, 1916

Creator: Horne, W. H.

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Preparedness Parade #1]

Date: June 14, 1916

Creator: Horne, W. H.

Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Postcard from R. P. B. to Junia Roberts Osterhout, November 14, 1907]

Postcard from R. P. B. to Junia Roberts Osterhout. Featured on the postcard is a photo of a grave for General Sam Houston. In front of the grave is a fence missing several posts. A tree is by the grave and behind it is another fence. In the background are other grave stones. On the bottom, R. P. B. asked if Junia was glad that a monument was going to be placed at the grave.

Date: August 14, 1907

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 14, 1907]

Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo depicts a rabbit sitting in the middle of a prairie and a tree off in the distance. On the side and bottom of the postcard, Rose wrote a brief recap of her day.

Date: August 14, 1907

Creator: Chamberlin, Rose

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 14, 1908]

Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo on the card is of a young girl. She is standing with one arm behind her back and is wearing a white dress and matching hat. Around her waist is a dark belt and she has on stockings. On the front and back, Mrs. Metcalf wrote that the photo was of Sou and that she wanted to hear from Junia.

Date: April 14, 1908

Creator: Metcalf, Mrs. C. W.

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Ora Osterhout, April 14, 1908]

Postcard from Mrs. C. W. Metcalf to Miss Ora Osterhout in Belton, Texas. On the front is a photograph of Mrs. Metcalf's house in Holland, Texas. She says that they "have lots of chickens to fry" and invites Ora to come visit. On the back she says that she would like to hear from Ora. The house is a small wooden cabin with a front porch. There are three small children in the yard in front. The card is postmarked Holland, Texas.

Date: April 14, 1908

Creator: Metcalf, Mrs. C. W.

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard from Bernice to John Herrera - February 14, 1966]

Postcard to John J. Herrera from Bernice, postmarked February 14, 1966, in El Paso, Texas. The front of the postcard features an image of a cavern with stalactites and stalagmites which is identified on the reverse of the card as Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. The handwritten note on the reverse of the card reads, "Hi, Last card left. Bernice".

Date: February 14, 1966

Location: 32.1192859545979 -104.52922064999996

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard: Let the Kiss Free!]

Postcard advertising for two exhibitions at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The first exhibition, Kisses, opened on February 14th, 1990 and closed on March 10th, 1990. The second exhibition, Erotic Art, opened on February 14th, 1990 and closed on February 23rd, 1990. The front of the postcard depicts a series of "kiss marks," all but two of which are trapped behind bars. The text reads "Let the kiss free!"

Date: 1990-02-14/1990-03-10

Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard: Divine Art Auction]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit an exhibition of divine art to be auctioned at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The Auction Party was held on December 14th, 1996. Divine art to be auctioned included "contemporary & traditional Retablos and Ex-votos," or votive paintings. The front of the postcard, which is blue in color, features a drawing of the Virgin Mary clasping her hands in prayer.

Date: December 14, 1996

Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas]

Postcard of Crazy Well in Mineral Wells, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn that the author, "Kate," wishes she was with them.

Date: August 14, 1906

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Easter Postcard]

Easter postcard with illustrations of a cross and flowers. Text inside of the cross reads: "The good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11." Beneath the cross, it also says: "A Holy Easter." Handwritten message on the back of the postcard inquires about Lou Rayburn's Easter plans.

Date: April 14, 1911

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Postcard of Palm Garden in Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Michigan]

Postcard of a group of men in suits sitting in rocking chairs in a sun room decorated with palm trees and potted ferns. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."

Date: June 14, 1917