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Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session.

Description: This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor T.M. Campbell. The purpose of the message was to get the legislature prepared to discuss laws concerning: simplification of court proceedings in the state of Texas, making telephone companies transmit other telephone companies messages, fair and lawful taxing of its citizens, increase business fees of both domestic and foreign businesses, and any other matters relating to the Constitution of Texas.
Date: April 17, 1907
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
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Partner: UNT Libraries

[Postcard of Provincial Parliament Buildings in Toronto]

Description: Postcard of a multiple story estate of stone with light blue roofing. The letter on the back reads, "Just saw the sights from "Rubber neck wagon." Look in this bldg. Having a delightful trip. Wish for you. Love for all. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Archbishopric in New Orleans]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Esplanade Edingburgh Castle]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of men wearing kilts standing in formation in front of a large stone castle, placed on top of a a green, red, white, and black plaid pattern. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: September 17, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Battery Park Hotel in Asheville]

Description: Postcard of a deserted road lined with trees. The scene is described as "Battery Park Hotel from Cumberland Ave., Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, I will be by on the twenty-fourth. So get ready. Tell Tat that I saw Miller and he told me all about her, and how he left at Salesburry. Be good, N. G. Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: January 17, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Swannanoa River]

Description: Postcard of a well dressed man casting a fishing pole into the quiet river, surrounded by brush on both sides. The scene is described as "Swannanoa River, Asheville, N.C." The letter below the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 17, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Field]

Description: Postcard of a man and young boy stacking hay beside a field. On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Day by day the clock tells "round," but alas in vain "He" can't be "Found." H. H. 11-16-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 17, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Shack Near Pond]

Description: Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a shack on a small hill near a pond with a wooden boat pulled onto the edge. The back of the postcard has a short note, "Most all the people in this "place," would dearly love to see Jack's "face." H. H. 11-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 17, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Princess Victoria - Smallest Woman in the World]

Description: Postcard of a small woman standing near a car looking up towards a much taller man wearing a top hat. The picture adds, " "Princess Victoria." Smallest Woman in the World. "In her special Cole 40 Automobile." " The back adds, "World's smallest Little Lady, Born at Melbourne, Australia. Age 23 Years. Weight 19 3/4 Lbs. Height 25 1/2 Inches. The smallest entertainer the world has ever known." "Wish you were here," is written below on the back with several initials. The postcard is addressed to "M… more
Date: November 17, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Olympic Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a multistory pale yellow building near a busy street, described as "The Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Wash." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Boerne 1964 Little League Team]

Description: Contact print of the Boerne Little League team posing together in staggered lines on a field. There are twelve team members wearing jeans and short-sleeved, dark-colored T-shirts with the name "Cardinals" across the chest and baseball caps with the letter "C". Three adults are standing at the back of the group. The boys in the front row are holding a trophy and baseball bats and gloves are arranged on the ground in front of them. Buildings are partially visible in the background.
Date: August 17, 1964
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Boy Scout Holding Award]

Description: Contact print of a boy wearing a Boy Scout uniform holding up an award that is framed as a decorative scroll and has the Boy Scout logo and a ring of stars with unreadable text. He is standing in a line with three other men, one standing to his left who is wearing a suit, and two who are also wearing uniforms, standing on either end of the group. They appear to be on a stage or in an auditorium area, standing in front of accordion dividers, with a Boy Scout flag at left and a U.S. flag at rig… more
Date: August 17, 1964
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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