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[Gunther's Candy Postcard]

Description: Postcard for Gunther's Candy. The front of the card has a picture of a snow-covered log cabin next to a lake and says underneath: "Compliments of the season. Eat Gunther's Candy and be happy."
Date: unknown

[Postcard from Medibel Bartley to Kate Thomas]

Description: Postcard from Medibel Bartley to Kate Thomas. It reads: "Dear Kate. Got to Austin all right. Edward got in about six o'clock Sun. morn over the I. & G. N. He came into our train before we got up. Surely was glad to see him. Then in a few minutes here came Mr. & Mrs. Smith. We all had breakfast together. We are staying at the same place we stayed before. Mr. & Mrs. Smith are paying $22.00 just for room. We just have to pay $10.00. Did I leave my mirror? I just can't get along without it. I hate … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartley, Medibel

[Postcard of Azalea Time in Mobile, Alabama]

Description: Postcard of Azalea gardens in front of houses in Mobile, Alabama. The typed note on the back of the postcard describes the photograph: "Lovely homes abound in color during Azalea Time in historic Mobile, Ala." There is no handwritten message on the postcard.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Bellingrath Gardens]

Description: Postcard of the rose garden in Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile, Alabama. Typed note on the back of the postcard refers to the gardens as "The Charm Spot of the Deep South." There is no handwritten message on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Bird with Flowers and Ribbon]

Description: Postcard of a bird holding purple flowers in its beak surrounded by green ribbons. Underneath the bird in glittery writing is the name "Meddie." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells the recipient that the author will not be visiting as planned. Printed text on the back of the card repeats the word "Post card" in languages including English, German, French, and thirteen other languages.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Colorful Parrot]

Description: Postcard of a colorful parrot. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells about an individual who is sick.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Girls in Antebellum Costumes]

Description: Postcard of girls in white ruffled dresses and sunhats with their escorts in colorful suits and top hats, standing in a garden with flowers and a fountain. The printed note on the back of the postcard describes the photo: "Lovely girls in Ante-Bellum costumes strolling with escorts through one of the many beautiful gardens, along the Azalea Trail in Mobile, Alabama."
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Mobile Bay Causeway]

Description: Postcard of the Mobile Bay Causeway. Typed note on the back of the postcard describes the picture: "Aerial view of the Mobile Bay Causeway connecting Mobile and Spanish Fort." There is no handwritten message on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan]

Description: Postcard of the north view of the main building of the sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard from Annie Bradford to Lou Rayburn expresses thanks for a card.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradford, Annie

[Postcard of the East Room of the White House]

Description: Postcard of the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. Printed note on the back of the postcard describes the dimensions of the room as well as its use. Handwritten note on the back of the card is not addressed or signed but speaks of meeting the president.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of the Fort Worth Live Stock Exchange]

Description: Postcard of the outside of the Live Stock Exchange building in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard from Tom Rayburn telling Lou Rayburn that he has arrived in Fort Worth.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rayburn, Tom

[Postcard of the Queen of Mobile's Azalea Trail]

Description: Postcard of a woman standing on a balcony overlooking a courtyard. In the courtyard are flowers, as well as a group of men and woman in colorful clothes with raised glasses. The printed note on the back of the postcard describes the photo: "The Queen of Mobile's Azalea Trail receives a toast from her court in the courtyard at Bellingrath Gardens." There is no handwritten message on the back of the postcard.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of the White House]

Description: Postcard of the front of the White House in Washington, D.C. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Abner Rayburn about a visit to the White House.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of the White House's Blue Room]

Description: Postcard of a circular room with blue walls, a gold ceiling, and an elaborate chandelier in the middle. Text on the back of the card identifies the room as the Blue Room in the White House. Handwritten note on the back of the card talks about how much there is to see in Washington D.C.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of the White House's Red Room]

Description: Postcard of room with dark red walls and white trim, large paintings decorating the wall, and a seating area in the middle of the room. Text on the front of the postcard names the room as the Red Room in the White House. In a handwritten message on the back of the card, the author promises to write more.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of the White House's State Dining Room]

Description: Postcard of an elaborate dining room with a green carpet, wooden table, gold chandelier, and many wall decorations including a mounted moose head. Text on the front of the postcard identifies the room as the State Dining Room in the White House. Handwritten note on the back of the card mentions the author's visit to Washington D.C.
Date: unknown

[Postcard of Pueblo Gold and Country Club]

Description: Postcard of the Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado. A printed note below the picture says "Pueblo, a Thriving City With a Lasting Prosperity." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley and Miss Lou Rayburn says, "I met Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at a big party given in their honor. They asked to be remembered to you. I have had so many lonely mt. trips - it is beautiful here and so cool. Lois Meade."
Date: August 1951
Creator: Meade, Lois

[Birthday Greeting Card]

Description: Birthday greeting card with a red ribbon running through it. The card has a picture of an older woman surrounded with a wreath of flowers, and includes text: "Greetings from 'Mama Sue' on her ninetieth birthday, December 25, 1948."
Date: December 1948

[Easter Postcard]

Description: Easter postcard with a small picture of the sun rising over the ocean and the text: "A happy Eastertide. Morn's roseate hues have decked the sky; The Lord has risen with victory; Let the earth be glad, and raise the cry, Alleluia!" Handwritten message on the back of the postcard offers Easter greetings to Lou Rayburn.
Date: April 9, 1914

[Postcard of Flowers and Cross]

Description: Postcard of a cross with flowers in front of it. Text on the front of the postcard says, "May Easter be but the beginning of an endless period of peace and happiness for you and yours." Handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and simply says, "With much love, Anne Bradford."
Date: 1914
Creator: Bradford, Annie

[Postcard of Madison Square Buildings]

Description: Postcard of the Metropolitan Life and Flat Iron buildings in Madison Square, New York City. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard offers congratulations to Edward Bartley. The card is addressed to Mrs. S. Bartley from J. N. M. Rayburn.
Date: October 10, 1913
Creator: Rayburn, J. N. M.

[Postcard of Times Square]

Description: Postcard of Times Square in New York City, New York. Handwritten message on the back of the card to Mrs. N. M. Rayburn gives details about the author's activities in New York City.
Date: October 10, 1913
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