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[Postcard of Delaware Park]

Description: Postcard of two boys looking down at a body of still water where several boats are tied to the dock. The picture is described as "Scene at Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 19, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Liberty Bell]

Description: Postcard of the cracked Liberty Bell in a black and white photograph. The note above the bell reads, "Sure do wish you were here with us - With Love - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 19, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Old French Court Yard in New Orleans]

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

[Postcard of 3rd Ave. Looking East from 13th St. in Huntington, W. Va.]

Description: Postcard of a road with trolley tracks and a horse drawn buggy, edged by trees and quaint homes. The back of the postcard reads, "Your letter received was glad to know that you are well and having a fine time you and Ammazeltas. Hope Mrs. Wilson keeps well and getting along nicely with her charge. All are well at Mrs. Wilson Home all the carriage making it regular. Have had a terrible tropical rain but no cooler. We hear everyday from your Mama, she is well, at Portland. Hope you get a postcard… more
Date: July 19, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Ice Mountain at Niagara Falls]

Description: Postcard of Niagara Falls frozen over, with a group of people dressed in black clothes standing at the snowy base. "Regards to the Adause Party Barton," is written in the correspondence section. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Calderwell Beaumont, Tx. U. S. A."
Date: July 19, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Dog Wearing a Collar]

Description: Postcard of a black and white dog with a large collar around its neck. "Jack" is written below the dog's collar. The message continues on the front with "This is about the only "Jack" I can find, and can find a lot of them." The back continues with ""Found" A person answering the name of "Jack" Person losing please apply at 1906 McFaddin with reward of 10c as that's about all he's worth. H. H. 10-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 19, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pence Springs Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a three story building with a white porch and balcony, with two men standing on the roof, described as "Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va. W. D. Paxton Manager." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: July 19, 1928
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Boerne High Majorettes]

Description: Photograph of the Boerne High School Majorettes posing together in front of a curtain in two rows; the two girls in the back are standing with their right legs raised and the two in front are kneeling on their left legs. They are wearing dark-colored uniforms with short skirts and sleeveless shirts that have a cat logo across the top. They are posing with their left arms extended, and their right arms holding batons over their heads.
Date: October 19, 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 32nd annual village fair in League City; the parade took place on Kansas Street. The members are wearing uniform vests and garrison caps. Two of the members are holding rifles while three others hold up the three distinct flags: a navy and gold American Legion flag, the U.S. flag, and the Texas flag.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Antique Carriage in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEÏ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Boy Scouts Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stai… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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