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[Orange, Texas, The Gate City]

Description: Photograph of the cover to the book, Orange, Texas....The Gate City of the Great State of Texas. A picture of people in a boat on the Sabine River is on the cover. Under the picture it reads, "Watermelon Pastime on the Sabine"
Date: 1901~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[Where Business is Done]

Description: Color postcard picturing a street scene in Orange, Texas "Where business is done" A hardware company is on the left and horse-drawn carriages are on both sides of the street. Correspondence on the back reads, "Hello Murray, How are you? if you see Frank will you try to find out Mrs. Pittman's address and let me know. answer this to 411 Fourth St. Mary." It is addressed to Mrs. J.B. Murray, 1492 Forsythe St., Beaumont, Tex. It is postmarked Orange, Texas on Aug 20, 1908.
Date: 1908~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Holland Hotel Sculpture

Description: Photograph of a sculpture in the main corridor of the Holland Hotel. The sculpture has a cupid figure sitting on top of a half horse/half crustacean creature. The sculpture is situated on top of a pedestal. In the background is a large staircase with an ornate banister and lights hanging from the ceiling. Typed across the bottom of the photograph is, "Art in the main corridor of the Holland".
Date: 1902
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Holland Hotel Kitchen, 1902

Description: Photograph of the kitchen of the Holland Hotel in 1902. On the left side of the frame is a man with a mustache and an apron standing behind a table full of dishes and pots. On the right side of the frame are three men in white suits and hats and one man in a dark suit and tie standing around a counter. Over their heads hangs several pots, pans, and utensils. Next to the man in the dark suit is a shelf with dishes. Behind the people is a row of stoves, shelves, and ovens. In the foreground… more
Date: 1902
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Orange Leader Daily Tribune Newsboys

Description: Photograph of seven newsboys with their arms full of newspapers with Arthur Ford in front of the Orange, Texas newspaper office. The sign on the window reads, "Orange Leader, Daily Tribune". In front of that door stands a man in suspenders, hat and tie. The boys wear jackets, ties, knickers and hats. Arthur Ford wears a jacket, hat and necktie. Four of the boys are on small horses.
Date: 1903
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Orange Leader Daily Tribune Newsboys

Description: Photograph of seven newsboys with their arms full of newspapers with Arthur Ford in front of the Orange, Texas newspaper office. The sign on the window reads, "Orange Leader, Daily Tribune". In front of that door stands a man in suspenders, hat and tie. The boys wear jackets, ties, knickers and hats. Arthur Ford wears a jacket, hat and necktie. Four of the boys are on small horses. Written on the bottom border is, "Orange Daily Tribune NewsBoys. October 15th, 1902". On the matte is a pi… more
Date: 1903
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Walt Speyer Outside Sod House

Description: Photograph of Walt Speyer sitting outside of his sod home, also known as a "dugout". The home is on the right side of the photograph and on the left side are two dark horses. Walt Speyer is dressed in pants, a light-colored shirt, and a hat. Written on the photograph at the top is, "Pioneer Days in Beaver County". Underlined is, "Walt Speyers". Written on the door to his house is, "1903", and written across the bottom is, "Daddy as a bachelor".
Date: 1903
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum

Picnic on Simms Place

Description: Photograph of a large group of people walking away from the camera. They are outside on grass and there are many trees. The women wear white blouses with skirts, some wear hats, the men wear trousers and shirts with hats. There are children running. In the lower left hand corner of the frame there is writing that reads, "I am in front of Bessie Huff. Picnic on Simms Place 1908". Across the bottom it reads, "Mr. and Mrs. Huff" and "Grace Bayer".
Date: July 4, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum

A Merry Christmas

Description: Embossed gold colored postcard with a picture of a cat and some holly with berries. Correspondence on the back reads, "Wishing you a happy Christmas and a blessed New year. Chas. [ ]" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano-, City, c/o Frisco Aud. Office. It is post marked Paris, Texas on Dec 23, 1907.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Bears on Friday]

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting two bears doing house work. The older bear is sweeping a rug and the baby bear is dusting. Written on the card is 'Friday" and "Bear and for bear" Correspondence on the back reads, "Hello Little Precious what are you doing do you love Auntie, tell Mud Mary Crook wants to know if she wants to sell her folding bed and what she wants for it, answer quick. Lovingly, Auntie" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 509 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Bears on Sunday]

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting two bears walking up a path to church on Sunday. The father bear carries a pink parasol and a bible and wears a blue suit and pink bow tie. The baby bear has on a pink coat with a large blue bow on the back.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Bears on Thursday]

Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a mother and baby bear in their kitchen baking an apple pie. "Thursday" is printed on the card as well as "Bear and for bear" Correspondence on the back reads, " My dear Baby- Auntie hasn't written to Mud yet too much meeting will try and write before the week is gone. Are you being a good Baby for Auntie and Pappa - your Auntie Rose" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 509 No. Broadway, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on Apr 5… more
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Man sitting on a fence]

Description: Color postcard depicting a man sitting on a high picket fence above a little bull dog and his hat on the ground. Pasted to the card is a round object resembling a basketball or football with "Water Mullin, don't touch me" written on it. It is addressed to Mr. Earl Dill, 206 East 5th Okla. City. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Oct 6, 1907.
Date: 1907
Creator: Long, F.G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Easter Greeting]

Description: Color postcard with an image of trees and flowers. Below the image is the text, "Easter Greeting." Handwritten is, "Hello little sweetheart. Why don't you write? Melton." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, So. Park Place, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Temple, Tex. on Mar 29, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[A Howling Success]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a baby crying. Above the image is the text, "A Howling Success" and handwritten is, "Miss Rosa Louise You are a success allright, but not the sort in this picture. A.S. Roberts. (what do you want baby?) Look out for the bug. Jess." The postcard is addressed to Miss Dill, 206 E Fifth St., Oklahoma City. It is postmarked on Aug 8, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Country Road]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a dirt road in the countryside. Below the image is the text, "Country Road." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Having a nice time, plenty of checkers etc. Will be home Sunday next. Hope you are having a nice time. Hello Mr & Mrs A.S.D. Erloo." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Glynnewood St., c/o Mr. A.S. Roberts. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Sep 4, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Creator: W.G. Russell
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[I'm in a Hurry]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a bull chasing a man. Above the image is the text, "I'm in a hurry" and handwritten is, "Headed for Dalfort." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Channing on Jun 10, 1907.
Date: 1905~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Hello, Mama!]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a young girl on the telephone while standing on a chair close to a desk. Below the image is the text, 'Hello, Mama!" Handwritten is, "Why don't you say 'Hello Aunt Rosa,' cause she's the one who wants to hear and see you."
Date: 1906~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Riding]

Description: Color postcard with an image a child riding a sheep. Below the image is the text, "Riding" and handwritten above the image is, "4/30/07." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on May 1, 1907.
Date: 1907~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[A Woman, A Girl, and A Giant Clover]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a woman and a young girl, who is holding a giant four leaf clover. The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Alice: Get [ ]. I know you think hard of me for not writing. Ruth and Alice both have been sick since I got up. Alice is not well this morn. The baby is fine and I am just so,so. Bird." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla., 206 E. 5th St. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Oct 1, 1907.
Date: 1906
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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