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[Postcard of Houston Cotton Barge]

Description: Postcard of a wooden barge christened as "Houston," bearing bales of cotton on the Buffalo Bayou. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Loading Cotton Barge on Buffalo Bayou. Houston, Texas." The letter on the same edge reads, "Hello Mamie, Will be home Thurs. With Love Sia." The back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1906
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard to Mrs. Arthur, May 11, 1907]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Arthur. The postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of the town of Boerne, Texas, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard has postcard markings, as well as the name and address of the recipient
Date: May 11, 1907
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Powhatan Oak, Jamestown Exposition]

Description: Postcard of a park with spaces edged with dark green hedges and a treeline seen in shadow. The letter reads, "Hello Mamie we're having a dandy time. Wish you were here with us. With love, Sig. When are you going home?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Margaret Statue and Park in New Orleans]

Description: 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
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins]

Description: Postcard of a three story grey estate with a blue roof on top of a green hill. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 11, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Girl Holding Valentine Box]

Description: Postcard of a girl wearing wooden shoes holding a box full of clover and a pink heart. Beside the girl, the message "A love-letter aye, from whom can it be? From the one whom I love, and the one who loves me." Below her feet, the picture is titled, "A Message of True Love." On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Much love for my girl and love for all - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Shore Road by Norburn]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road traveled by horse-drawn buggies and bicyclists near a body of water. A message typed in purple ink reads, "If you could use a little MONEY just now or later we would be glad to let you have it on our easy payment plan. Our plan has pleased others and may please you. Particulars will be cheerfully given if you will call on the --- TEXAS LOAN COMPANY 601 Pear St., Beaumont, Texas." The postcard is addressed to "Lelia Edwards 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lighthouse and Pier in Solus Bay]

Description: Postcard of a snow covered pier leading to a lighthouse surrounded by the bay. The message reads, "Dear sister - How are you getting along in school? We are all well we will leave for Huntington this week. Don't get lonesome, Perry." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Linston Hall, Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Upper Falls of Genesee]

Description: Postcard of several buildings built around a large waterfall. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie It has been raining all day don't get lonesome with love from Lee Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Care Linston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: October 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of City Hall in Cincinnati]

Description: Postcard of a three story stone structure with a clock tower attached. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: November 11, 1909
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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