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[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

Description: 1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This le… more
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Other

[Postcard of Alms and Doepke Building]

Description: Postcard of a six story building as seen from across a stone canal. The building is identified as "Alms and Doepke Building - Cincinnati O." A note is written below the picture, and it reads, "Here all OK in Cinn. Had a miserable trip but are all OK now. It's warm here." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. N. P. H. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 25, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fort Thomas Men's Quarters]

Description: Postcard of buildings behind a row of trees along the side of a one-way street. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Mens Quarters, Fort Thomas, Near Cincinnati, O." Below the description, the word "Sister" is written, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFadddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 25, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen]

Description: Postcard of water falling over the jagged cliff side into a pool at the base. The letter on the back reads, "This is one of the prettiest places in the Glen, we had our picture taken under the falls the other day, also Forks had their pictures. Everything is beautiful around here. Be sure and get out - about - behave. Best love from us, Lovingly, Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 Third ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 25, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Elsa
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Louis and Smith Anna
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Tillie to Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, August 25, 1911]

Description: Postcard from Tillie to E. F. Kneupper, discussing her surprise trip to visit her mother. She talks about a girl named Emma being sick for about three months. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a herd of dairy cattle standing in the middle of a dirt road. There are two buildings with tin roofs visible in the background, as well as a group of trees.
Date: August 25, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Trees Near a Wooden Fence]

Description: Postcard of several narrow trees around a fence made of wood posts. The message on the back reads, "I made a terrible mistake. Yesterday, I accused a certain young man of being the long looked for Jack, but he positively refused to be such. H. H. 10-25-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 25, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of White House in Washington D. C.]

Description: Postcard of a two story white house with columns supporting the roof at the entrance and a fountain at the center of the courtyard. The postcard adds the following information, "The White House has been the home of the Presidents, from the time of John Adams to the present. Washington selected the site, laid the corner-stone in 1792, and with his wife inspected the finished building in 1799. The building is of Virginia freestone. After the house had been fired by British troops in 1814, and onl… more
Date: August 25, 1912
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from Ella to Mrs. Gus Lindner, January 25, 1914]

Description: Postcard from Ella to Mrs. Gus Lindner, discussing how nice it is to talk to old friends. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Kronkosky Hill in Boerne, Texas. The hill has two wooden buildings buildings on the top and on the side, and a road winding along the side of it. The building on top of the hill is a small, one-story wooden building, while the building on the side is a wooden, two-story building with a small tower visible at the top. Large trees dot the hillside and surrou… more
Date: January 25, 1914
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Flora Atkinson in Front of the R. L. Parke Home]

Description: Photograph of Flora Atkinson standing in front of the R. L. Parke home on Christmas in 1924. A note on the back of the photograph says that the telephone pole in the background is located on the corner of Kansas and Lewis Street in League City. Snow has fallen and the woman is wearing a coat over a dress and a hat.
Date: December 25, 1924
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Postcard of Highlights of Rock Springs, Wyoming]

Description: Postcard of the High School, U. P. Club House, Masonic Temple, and Elks' Home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The back of the postcard adds, "Rock Springs, on the main line of the Union Pacific, about midway between Denver and Salt Lake City, center of the largest coal mining sections in the West. Mine payrolls average $400,000 per month. Rock Springs is also the center of a large sheep raising area." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice C… more
Date: September 25, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[History of East Sweden, Texas]

Description: Narrative history of East Sweden in Mcculloch County, Texas detailing the people who moved to the area and ran the local businesses. The author includes anecdotes from her childhood in the area and some information about her children who at the time of writing were fighting in World War II.
Date: September 25, 1942
Creator: Engdahl, Katie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission
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