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[Postcard of S.S. North Land]

Description: Postcard of a large white steamship with yellow and black steamers with white decorative stars. The flag flying bears the name "Northland." Below the scene, "Northern Steamship Co's S. S. North Land This is a perfect palace. Sister ship," is written. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 28, 1901
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[The O'Connor Shorthorns: 1902-1905]

Description: Ledger containing documents issued by the American Short-Horn Breeders' Association certifying the pedigree of cattle at O'Connors Brothers' ranches. Several related documents are also in the book including correspondence, newspaper clippings, and documentation about pedigree requirements.
Date: 1902-07-28/1905-06-02
Creator: O'Connor
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

[Postcard of North Carolina State Building]

Description: Official souvenir postcard of a two-story white house with blue tile roof and a woman wearing a red dress. Below the picture, a note reads, "Isn't this pretty?" The back continues with, "I am having a fine time but we leave for home tomorrow Washington I mean Lucille." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Statue of Liberty]

Description: Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty. On the back, the letter reads, "Thought you would like me to these for your collection. We are having a delightful visit. Took big auto ride this afternoon. Love for all, "Curley." " The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 28, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Swan Pond in Central Park]

Description: Postcard of a group of finely dressed young people watching four swans on a pond as a boat floats under a bridge. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "We fed the ducks last Sunday. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of French Market in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of blue roofed market stalls with a line of carts drawn by horses on a cobblestone street. The letter reads, "Don't you wish you were here with us? How is "Mary Cobb" be loving herself. Keep your eye on her I have a ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: May 28, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Southern Pacific railroad depot]

Description: Postcard of of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Beaumont, California, with thirteen men and boys posed for the photographer. At least five of them are holding bicycles. Other men can be seen in the background. A train with steam and tracks are visible on the right side of the postcard. The depot is prominent on the left side of the postcard with a sign that reads "To San Francisco 562 7/10 M., B[ea]umont, [Elevation 2556 Feet, To New Orleans 1925 4/10 M" showing the mileage from Beaumont,… more
Date: March 28, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Woman's Head]

Description: Postcard of a charcoal drawing of a woman's head. On the back of the postcard, the message reads, "8 a.m. Just got your letter. Will answer tomorrow. Am just leaving town on a fishing trip. Jerry Gumm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 28, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Rapids Cutting Through a Forest]

Description: Postcard of a fast stream spilling over smooth boulders in a forest scene, with a bridge made of wood planks crossing the water. On the back, a message is written which is as follows, "Got a tip that Jack was in Houston, so I thought I would go look for him, but alas, betrayed again, same old story. "No Jack!" H. H. 10-28-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 28, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman, Horse, and Boston Terrier]

Description: Postcard of an older woman in riding attire sitting down with a horse on her left, a Boston Terrier on her right, and a riding crop in her right hand. The words "Three Winners" are typed at the side, and a newspaper clipping is pasted below, which reads, "Puck. The Girl - No, I don't fall in love with every Tom, Dick and Harry I meet. The Man - That's right. My name is Jack!" The initials "H. H." and date "11-28-11" are written on the edge. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Wash… more
Date: November 28, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Grand View Rally Day]

Description: Copy photo of a boy's foot race during the Grand View Rally Day on March 28, 1913 in downtown Grand View. Seven boys are racing with spectators on either side and even climbing the power lines. In the background are the Methodist Church on the right, and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the left.
Date: March 28, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Johnson County Historical Commission

[Postcard of Front Street in Tanana]

Description: Postcard of a wooden cabin with a sign reading "Pinkiert's," across from a group of large white tents. A wooden bridge crosses the river towards the cabin. The picture is described as "Front Street, Tanana, Alaska." On the back, the letter reads, "This is the city adjoining our fort. It is called "The Coney Island" of the Yukon. Pop. 200. Next to Daveon, it is the largest settlement on the Yukon river. Does it remind you of Beaumont?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Paso del N… more
Date: October 28, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, October 28, 1917]

Description: Postcard from E. Lucas to Lucy Dodge, discussing the safety of a boxy Lucy sent her, her own illness, and the city of Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph, colored in with ink, of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Further down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The environment has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees.
Date: October 28, 1917
Creator: Lucas, E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Mrs. Emil Philippus, April 28, 1921]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Emil Philippus, discussing arrangements for Mrs. Philippus to meet her mother-in-law at the depot on May 8, 1921. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the Holy Angels Academy in Boerne, Texas, a two-story, light-colored wood building with wrap-around porches on both stories. There is a small tower extending from the center of the roof of the building, and a short flagpole at the front of the roof. There is a large group of students and nuns standing on the first-f… more
Date: April 28, 1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928]

Description: Official air patrol memo containing extracts from reports of two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included are aerial observations of friendly troop movements, the populace, mail drops, and suspicious activity by possible Sandinista forces.
Date: July 28, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum
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