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Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.

Description: Message to the 17th Legislature, Jan, 1881.-Appropirations and expenditures under the control of the Governor.-The sale and exchange of lands.-On quarantine
Date: January 11, 1881
Creator: Roberts, Oran M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[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 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 from Hortense to Ned A. Zaeller, August 11, 1910]

Description: Postcard from Hortense to her brother, Ned. A. Zaeller, thanking him for his letter and writing to say she went to a concert the night before. The front of the postcard features an illustration of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline. There are dense trees and bushes in front of the bluffs.
Date: August 11, 1910
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Hippodrome in New York]

Description: Postcard of red building with white accents and a sign that reads, "Hippodrome." The letter on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: January 11, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Patriotic American Cherub]

Description: Postcard of a blonde haired angel holding a heart on a blue pillow towards a flying American flag with a message written below. "To my Valentine, To the banner above, I surrender with glee, My heart and my love; Dearest Sweetheart for thee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: February 11, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Crocket Street in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a pink tinted road upon which horse drawn carts walk, described as "Crocket Street, Junction of Pearl, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping of a boxer is pasted on the back of the postcard with the message written as follows, "This fellow's first name is Jack, would "Johnson" fit for your "Jack's" last name? H. H. 11-7-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: July 11, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the remainder. Colorful billboards and a green electric car are at the sides. A picture of an owl is pasted on the back of the postcard with a speech bubble reading "Who, Who is Jack?" "H. H. 11/11/11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 11, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Confidential]

Description: Postcard of the word "Confidential" typed in bold red letters. The words "Strictly" and "Who's Jack" are written above and below the word. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 11, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont #2]

Description: Postcard of a red five story building with a horse drawn cart in an empty lot beside. The message on the back reads, "Howdy Fady, Guess you will be coming home soon. Sure wish I was going to be here when you come back but I leave this p.m. for Dallas, Tex. "Hutch" 4276 Jefferson." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: May 11, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman Wielding Axe]

Description: Postcard of a woman holding a large axe over her shoulder with the words, "If you don't soon come to Texarkana I'll come after you with an axe." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: May 11, 1912
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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