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Nancy Della Cruse kneeling next to a puppy

Description: Nancy Della Cruse kneels next to a puppy in the yard next to a house. The place is at the Scrivner home on Polk Street in Paris, Texas. House was built and occupied in 1875 by three old maid sisters. There was an outhouse, garden, fruit trees, smoke house and the well was just off the kitchen on the porch. The teacake cookies that came out of the wood stove were the best in the whole world.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Charles R. Delphenis

[Nellie Ballentine Walker]

Description: Nellie Ballentine Walker as a toddler. She was born February 27, 1872, the daughter of Albert A. and Margaret J. Walker. Albert Walker was a dentist in Paris.
Date: 1875~
Creator: Lynn, S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

[North East Corner of Plaza, Paris, Texas]

Description: Color postcard with an image of the plaza in Paris, Texas. Below the image is the text, "North East Corner of Plaza, Paris, Texas." The correspondence on the back reads, "Am glad you are having such a good time. Play all you can this summer for you know what next winter will bring. 'Fresh.' But I am sure you will make it all right - anything can be accomplished with work. Lovingly [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 319 W. Noble St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is po… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Paris High School, Paris, Tex.]

Description: Color postcard with an image of Paris High School located in Paris, Texas. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "10/16/07 From 'Aunto'." The correspondence on the back reads, "My dear-Little Precious. 'Anto' would give almost any thing in the world to see you this morning. I am so blue I am almost crazy. and I know your little old bright sweet ways would help a whole lot. hurry and come to see Anto and pap-pa. Your-Loving 'Anto'." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dil… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Paris, Texas Court House]

Description: Postcard with an image of the Paris, Texas court house. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "My Dear-'Little Rosa', I ment to write to your mamma last night buy Cosin Mary phoned for us so we went down there. Will try and write tonight." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Mar 5, 1907.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Photo of the Paris, Texas fire of 1916]

Description: Photo of the Paris, Texas fire of 1916. The fire happened on March 21, 1916, and this appears to be an image after the fires had gone out. The rubble of buildings is on the left, and many men are walking the cleared areas, while others sit on stacks of lumber.
Date: 1916
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

Raleigh Court, Jamestown Exposition, 1907

Description: "Official souvenir" color postcard depicting the Raleigh Court at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. There is a lake in the foreground with many boats on it, walkways lined with lamp posts along the water, and numerous red buildings in the background with landscaping and fountains. Correspondence on the card reads,"This looks well on a card, but in reality it is bum, in big letters. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Texas and postmarked Norfolk, Va on Sept 22, 1907.
Date: September 22, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

South Wall Street, Paris, Texas

Description: Monochromatic postcard with picture of a three-story building with striped awnings. Printed text reads,"South Wall Street, Paris, Texas" Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear 'Little Rosa' Your Auntie is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to seeing you and Mud Sat. night. Wish 'daddy' was coming too. My transportation bus came so I'll be in ? if nothing happens. Hattie is coming with me, and will beat you -all ? a few hours, if we are not late. Bye Bye Your aunt Auntie rosa"" Sent … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[St. Patricks' Academy, Paris, Texas]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a building. Above the image is the text, "St. Patricks' Academy, Paris, Tex." handwritten is, "This is now an infirmary and Mary Baker was sick where the x is. 10/23/05." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear-Little Darling:- How are you today. Why don't you write to 'Anto' and tell me how you are. 'Anto' love you just lots and lots. do you love 'Anto' your Anto Rosa." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5 Str… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Street Scene, Paris, Texas]

Description: Postcard with an image of a street scene in Paris, Texas. There are several pedestrians and buildings in the picture. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "Precious, company came last night so I didn't write to your mud. Auntie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 East 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Mar 6, 1907.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Street Scene, Paris, Texas

Description: Monochromatic postcard depicting a street scene in Paris, Texas. A trolley is coming down a street lined with stores and businesses. Written on the front of the postcard, "My Dear Little Precious:- Why don't you hurry up and let me know you are coming to see me? Much love to Daddy, Mud, and your dear little self. Aunt Rosa" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #206 East 5th, Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris R.P.O. on Mar 19, 1907.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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