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[Oil Gusher in Beaumont, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a group of men observing an oil gusher. The men are standing directly beneath the oil rig and are facing the camera. In the background of the photograph, there is a barn with a fence around it. The caption on the image reads "Oil Gusher, Beaumont, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: E. Szafir & Son Co.
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Postcard of a Busy Avenue in Huntington]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a busy Third Avenue with carriages, a streetcar and pedestrians. There is a streetcar in the middle of the postcard. Crossing in front of it are pedestrians. To the far right corner is a carriage with two figures. There are shops on both sides of the street. The building on the right side of the postcard with the name "M. Broh." is the Broh Building. In the middle of the image at the top is a streetlight dangling from a cable. At the top of the image is … more
Date: 1907
Creator: Edna
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Valentine's Day Angels Fishing]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows two Valentine's Day angels. The angel on the right is naked and on his knee looking at hearts inside a tin can. Behind him is a mound and trees. In front of him are blue and yellow flowers. The angel on the left is wearing a pink robe. He is holding a fishing pole. The angels is fishing out hearts from the river. On the top right corner is printed: "Light of those eyes that made The light of mine, My Valentine." On the top left corner the handwritten tex… more
Date: 1907
Creator: Edna C.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Carnegie Library and City Hall]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the front and side of the Carnegie Library. To the left of the library is City Hall. The entrance of the Carnegie Library is blocked by the leaves of the trees in front of it. Behind the Carnegie Library a building has a bell at the top. In the middle ground and foreground is the street. The buildings on the left recede into the distance. At the top of the image is handwritten, "With love from your loving friend, Edna Cole. Write soon." At the bottom of … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Edna Cole
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Lamar State College of Technology]

Description: Postcard of an administration building at Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont. On top of the building is a sign for "Administration." A man can be seen in front of a door to the building and automobiles can be seen in the background right and left. Lamar has been through a number of name changes including South Park Junior College, Lamar College, Lamar Junior College, Lamar State College of Technology, and Lamar University. Printed on the back of the postcard is "Administration Buildi… more
Date: [1951..1971]
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of the Administration Building in the Lamar State College of Technology]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the front of the Administration Building in the Lamar State College of Technology. A figure is visible walking towards the doors of the building. In the foreground there are two walkways intersecting, forming a cross. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Administration Building, Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texas." In the center on the back of the postcard is a logo that reads "Natural Color by Mike Roberts, Berkley, Cal… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the St. Elizabeth Hospital]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the St. Elizabeth Hospital in the background. There are several cars lined up by the hospital's entrance. On the foreground to the right there is a palm tree and to the left there is a tree and two cars. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. Built at a cost exceeding $6,000,000. The seven floors of ultra-modern hospital facilities has 230 beds. Owned and operated by The Sisters of Charity of the I… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Description: Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of an Ox-Drawn Wagon]

Description: Postcard of an ox drawing a wagon where four men are riding inside, on a cobblestone road with telephone poles and houses in the background. Below the picture, "The Overland "Oxpress" " is typed with blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: F. L. Howe
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Angels Ringing Bells]

Description: Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1913
Creator: Frank Ackree
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Good Neighbor Liner 3]

Description: Postcard of a large commercial ship sailing past a smaller sailboat with a third commercial ship in the background, all sailing on the blue sea. On the back, a description of the commercial ship reads : "The Good Neighbor liners Brazil, Uruguay an Argentina, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sail on a fortnightly schedule from New York to the East Coast of South America. They are the largest ships (33,000 tons) operating regularly in this trade. Each ship accommodates 500 passengers."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fred J. Hoertz
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Good Neighbor Liner 4]

Description: Postcard of a large commercial ship sailing past a smaller sailboat with a third commercial ship in the background, all sailing on the blue sea. On the back, a description of the commercial ship reads : "The Good Neighbor liners Brazil, Uruguay an Argentina, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sail on a fortnightly schedule from New York to the East Coast of South America. They are the largest ships (33,000 tons) operating regularly in this trade. Each ship accommodates 500 passengers."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fred J. Hoertz
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Valentine's Day Angels and Three Doves]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows and angel on the right side shooting of a cannon. Three white doves with heart pendants are coming out of the cannon. The cannon wheels are covered in flowers. In front of the cannon and below the flying doves is an angel that has fallen backwards. On the lower right corner is printed the following: "To My Valentine." On the back of the postcard is illegible handwritten text.
Date: 1907
Creator: International Art Publishing Co.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Armory in Louisville Kentucky]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the three story Armory building in the background. The postcard shows twos ides of the building receding. In the foreground there is an empty street. Around the image there is illegible handwritten text. On the lower left corner is printed the following: "The Armory, Louisville, Ky." On the back of the postcard is handwritten text. Credit is given to J. Murray Jordan: Publisher.
Date: 1907
Creator: J. Murray Jordan
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
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Cow at McFaddin's Ranch]

Description: Postcard of a black cow tied to a post, surrounded by a wood plank fence. Beneath the photograph reads " "Calalo" - McFaddin's ranch - 3-22-11 J.D.M.
Date: March 22, 1911
Creator: J.M. Alileleell Guero
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Children Looking at Eggs and Chicks]

Description: Postcard of two children. The young boy is standing on a ladder, looking at a nest of eggs sitting on the window sill. The young girl is looking at baby chicks on the ground. Beneath the picture, "Best Easter Wishes" is typed inside the decorative green frame.
Date: unknown
Creator: John Winsch
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of a Cherub Waiting to Ring Bells]

Description: Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1915
Creator: Julia Borden
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Santa Claus With Bell]

Description: Postcard of Santa Claus holding a golden bell with two sacks of toys at his feet, walking towards a black stocking. The words on the postcard read, "May you lack naught to make yours a most happy Xmas." The message on the back reads, "Wishing you a very Merry Xmas Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 21, 1913
Creator: Julia Borden
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of Pleasure Island in Port Arthur, Texas. Pleasure Island is near the bottom of the photo, featuring a roller coaster and several buildings along the waterway. A boulevard stretches from the Pier towards Port Arthur, wherein several buildings are visible. Along the background, oil refiners and tanks are visible. The reverse side of the postcard has a description on the upper left, the words "Jumbo Post Card" to the right, and a three cent stamp bearing the profile of… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Jumbo Post-Card Company
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Postcard of York Minister]

Description: Postcard of a large Gothic building with smaller brick homes in the foreground. Below the picture, "York Minister from S. E." is typed in the lower left corner.
Date: unknown
Creator: Photochrom Company, Ltd.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Mary Gates Memorial Hospital]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a cartoon of the Mary Gates Memorial Hospital. On the top left corner of the postcard is printed the following: "The Mary Gates Memorial Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas." In the background of the postcard there are trees and shrubs receding into the distance. The hospital is in the middle ground. On the roof of the building there are two flags. On the steps at the front of the building there are figures walking up the steps towards the entrance. On the fore… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Port Arthur Souvenir Store
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Young Man Carrying a Bedroll]

Description: Postcard of a young African American man with a black hat, dark suit, and yellow and green striped bedroll over his shoulder. "There's a new coon in town," is written below the picture in blue ink.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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