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[Adobe "Casa" Juarez, Mexico]

Description: Postcard image of an adobe house in Juarez, Mexico. In the bottom adobe house, wood beams support the adobe roof. The woman at the center right side of this image walks with a baby at her chest. Behind the walking woman stands a man behind the corner of the bottom adobe house. Two more woman can be seen on the far left side of the upper adobe house. Bottom adobe house, right side of the open door, there appears to be a large Geode rock split in two. The back of the postcard reads: "Many … more
Date: 1920~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

H. P. Hermansen Home

Description: Postcard of a two-story structure in Danevang, Texas, belonging to H. P. Jensen. A picket fence surrounds the house. Both H. P. Jensen and Mrs. H. P. Jensen stand in the front porch of their home, which is covered by a sloping roof projection creating an overhang. Additionally, there are intersecting hip roofs and a single chimney at the very top. There is a sign that hangs on the right side of the first floor that reads, "Danevang Post Office." A white sticker on the front of the photograph re… more
Date: 1920/1950
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Post Office/Store at Brite Ranch

Description: Photograph of the Post Office and store on the Brite Ranch in West Texas. A man and woman stand in the doorway watching a child. An automobile is parked to the right. There appears to be an early gas pump outside the doorway of the building.
Date: 1920~
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Captain Ed Morrow's Boat "The Alma"]

Description: Photograph of "The Alma", a mail boat used on the daily route between Rockport and Bayside, Texas. The craft was owned and operated by Ed Morrow. Several men stand on the deck of the small sailboat on the water. A small, empty rowboat tails the sailboat. Another boat is visible in the distance on the left side of the frame.
Date: 1920
Partner: Private Collection of the Koenig Family

[Mail Boat on Rockport to Bayside Route]

Description: Photograph of a mail boat used on the daily route between Rockport and Bayside, Texas. The craft was operated by Ed Morrow. Four men stand on the deck of the small sailboat on the water. A small, empty rowboat tails the sailboat. A wharf is visible in the distance on the left side of the frame.
Date: 1920~
Location: None
Partner: Private Collection of the Koenig Family

Packet-Holder.

Description: Patent for a packet holder used to wrap and tie a bundle of mail or letters made using a cord and clasp plate.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Ashby, Bert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

General-Delivery Post-Office Cabinet.

Description: Patent for a postal mail cabinet in which the arrangement of the compartments can be adjusted and allow for consideration of both the surname and given name of the recipient.
Date: August 31, 1920
Creator: Conine, James B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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