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[Saint Anthony Catholic Church and Convent]

Description: Postcard of St. Anthony Catholic Church, later St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, and convent located on Archie, Forsythe, Jefferson, and Wall streets. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent, Beaumont, Texas." On the back of the postcard is printed the following information regarding its creation: "Published by S.H. Kress & Co. Made in the U.S.A." and "A-470." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Beaumont Texas Box 39. Have been here two week… more
Date: February 8, 1913
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]

Description: Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me… more
Date: July 8, 1906
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lynnhaven Inlet]

Description: Postcard of a still body of water where a man standing on a boat floats towards the shore. The scene is described below as "Lynnhaven Inlet to the famous Lynnhaven Bay; where the largest oysters are gathered. Near Cape Henry, Va." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mamie wish you were here with us - Cape Henry is right all the Atlantic ocean is so pretty with love from Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. S. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 8, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of "The Admiral" Dog]

Description: Postcard of a boxer dog with the words "The Admiral" typed below and the words "His name is Jack" written above. A newspaper clipping on the back reads, "Did it never occur to you that there may be something a girl wants more than money?" -- Rose Lane." The writer adds, "Yes, Jack. H. H. 12-8-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 8, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of an Open Air Bus]

Description: Postcard of a group of people sitting in a bus parked on the side of the road. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1933
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of West Virginia Asylum]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with moss crowing up the sides, a pale yellow walkway edged by hedges and the courtyard. The bottom edge reads as "Part of the West Virginia Asylum - Huntington, W. Va." The right edge has a note that reads, "With love to all from Edna." The back of the postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 2006 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 8, 1901
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Two Well-Dressed Young Children]

Description: Postcard of two well dressed children in a backyard. The boy is dressed in a blue sailor suit, handing a flower to a girl in a yellow dress. "Introduction" is typed on the lower left corner. On the back, "Hello Mamie, with love, Sig," is written. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 8, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman Wearing Large Hat]

Description: Postcard of a sketch of a woman wearing a large hat. The note written on the front of the postcard reads, "She's awful - isn't she?!! Write to me sometime - Nelleen. This time two months ago where were you? It's two a.m. now. I was about leaving no. 47!!" The back continues with "Hello Mamie - don't let Lee go back on me - Mildred has but I'm loving Lee now! Sure wish I could see you all - so make Lee be good!" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: July 8, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Queen Alexandra]

Description: Postcard of a woman with curled brown hair, wearing a fur stole around her shoulders over a blue dress with a white collar. The postcard adds further information with "Her Most Gracious Majesty Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, eldest daughter of H. M. King Christian IX of Denmark, Queen and Consort of H. M. King Edward VII. Born 1st December, 1844. Married fourth March 1863." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W.… more
Date: July 8, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Small Smiling Child]

Description: Postcard of a smiling blonde child wearing a white bonnet with a green bow. "Best greetings" is typed above the child's head, and an illegible letter to the side. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: April 8, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Interior of St. Anne de Beaupre Basillica]

Description: Postcard of several columns decorated with wooden crutches inside the chapel with the main worship hall in view. The letter reads, "This church was founded on 1708 and here are the crutches and traces by the affected after being cured by prayer and ..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bear and Cub]

Description: Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date: August 8, 1946
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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