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[Portrait of William McFaddin]

Portrait of William McFaddin wearing a suit and hat and holding a cane in his left hand. A handwritten note below the photo says "Wm McFaddin's father William McFaddin b. 1819."

Date: April 23, 1893

Creator: Schrenk

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Majestic Hotel at Lake Charles]

Postcard of a four story hotel behind a line of trees. The hotel is identified by the type below the picture, "Majestic Hotel, Lake Charles, LA." The letter to the side reads, "Dear Mamie am on lake Charls today. Won't drive in this evening. Having a dandy time. Nov. 18th 1905 Lucile." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Calder Drive Beaumont, Texas."

Date: November 20, 1905

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Milk Cart View in New Orleans]

Postcard of a woman driving a cart laden with milk jugs pulled by a white horse. Three other women are outside a white building with green doors and balcony fences. On the back of the postcard, the letter reads "Dear Mamie, I hope I will see you before this postcard does. It sure is hot here today - with love - Sigioua." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Date: October 1, 1907

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Carroll E. Ward and Edgar Miller]

Postcard of two young men standing in a field with sports fields in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Carroll E. Ward, Edgar Miller of Lake Charles La. Allen Academy 1908. Carroll on left."

Date: 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Steamship Loading Cotton in New Orleans]

Postcard of a steamship docked as men load bales of cotton onto the deck. The letter reads, "I will write a long letter tomorrow to Auntie C., as I get hers today." The rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont Texas, 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 8, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Margaret Statue and Park in New Orleans]

Postcard of a three story building behind the white statue of a woman sitting near a standing child, surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible, postmarked to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 11, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Harvested Sugar Cane Field in New Orleans]

Postcard of a partially harvested sugar cane field with a yellow building in the background. The letter reads, "Mama must send you a postal every day if you'd rather have," the rest is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin, Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 13, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Sugar Refineries in New Orleans]

Postcard of multiple story brick buildings near docks where horses draw carts laden with bags of sugar. The back of the postcard has a short letter, which reads, "Just got your letter, it was so sweet of you to write. [illegible] to get a hustle on [illegible] please. Love to all Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 13, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Old Slave Block at St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of three arched doorways with a wooden block between two pillars. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible but for the first few words, "Mama's going to send you a post card every day." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 17, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Archbishopric in New Orleans]

Postcard of a two story house with a balcony over the entrance, green window trim, with blue roofing and two red chimneys. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "This home is over two hundred years old. I got your dear letter today and you know always enjoyed it, as [illegible] Marie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 17, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Old French Court Yard in New Orleans]

Postcard of a black and white photograph of a courtyard near a three story building with a water fountain at the left. The letter to the right reads, "I wonder how McFaddins are today. Be good + write to Mama for the month miss you all so bad. Love for all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 19, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Washington Oak at Audubon Park in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large oak tree stretching over a bridge that crosses a pond. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 19, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Levee at Chalmette in New Orleans]

Postcard of a steamboat near the elevated coast. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 20, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Chinese Church on Liberty Street in New Orleans]

Postcard of a white two story house with red shuttered windows and a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: March 23, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Temple Sinai in New Orleans]

Postcard of a white chapel with stained glass windows and blue domed tiles. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."

Date: March 26, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Royal Street in New Orleans]

Postcard of buildings lining the sidewalk alongside a dirt road. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "How are my babies today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: March 27, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Charity Hospital in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white estate near an asphalt road. The letter is illegible after the words, "My things came this morning, so glad to get them." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."

Date: March 28, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Stock Exchange in New Orleans]

Postcard of a white stone entrance with the words "Stock Exchange" carved above the door. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: March 30, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bayou St. John in New Orleans]

Postcard of a red roofed estate near a body of water with two white boats near the edge of the water. The letter is illegible but for the first sentence, "How is my dear little girl today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: March 31, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 2, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]

Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 3, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Charity Hospital]

Postcard of a white estate with red shuttered windows and a horse-drawn cart traveling down the street along the trolley car line. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 4, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Old St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of a four story pink building. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 6, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]

Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."

Date: April 9, 1908

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

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