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[Chedder Caves, Chedder, U.K. - Postcard]

Description: Postcard of the Cheddar Gorge and Caves located in a hiking area of Chedder, United Kingdom. Cheddar Caves, located in the Mendip Hills near Cheddar, Somerset, England, are renowned for their stunning limestone cliffs and subterranean show caves. The caves, including Gough's Cave, are significant for their historical importance, as they are the site where Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest complete skeleton, was discovered in 1903. The postcard showcases various viewpoints of the cave. Separated int… more
Date: 197X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 51.286389 -2.760278
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Soho, Westminster - Postcard]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of two women in Soho, Westminster. Soho is a district of Westminster, in the City of Westminster in the West End of London. Originally a fashionable district for the aristocracy, it has been one of the main entertainment districts in the capital since the 19th century. The postcard highlights two women who take up a large part of the card. One woman is wearing a thigh length green coat with blue fur trim, black bell bottom pants, and white shoes. The other woman is w… more
Date: 197X
Creator: Martin of London
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 51.513614 -0.136549
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[You Ought To Be With Me - Postcard]

Description: Postcard entitled "You ought to be with me". The postcard showcases a young woman who is sitting near the bank of a lake with a boat pulled up on the bank near her. The woman is fashioned in a loose-fitting pale pink dress with long sleeves and a high collar. Her hair is styled in the fashionable "Gibson Girl" style of the late 19th / early 20th centuries. On the frontside, above the title, is typewritten "Either I ought to be with you or." Then the title was meant to complete the phrase. The b… more
Date: January 2, 1909, 11:00 a.m.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Donkey Riding: Central Beach, Blackpool - Postcard]

Description: Postcard showcasing several children "Donkey Riding" in Blackpool Central Beach, Lancaster, England. Donkey rides have been a part of Blackpool's beach experience since the 1890s, becoming a beloved attraction for generations of visitors. The postcard shows eight children, each on top of a donkey. One man can be seen standing next to the donkey farthest to the right. In the background is the Blackpool Tower among other various structures. The back of the postcard has printed text but no handwri… more
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 53.816742 -3.037049
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Piccadilly Circus, London - Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Piccadilly Circus located in London, England. Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction. The Circus now connects Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, the Haymarket, Coventry Street and Glasshouse Street. The postcard highlights large billb… more
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 51.509940 -0.133996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["I'm Making Speed Here!" Postcard]

Description: Postcard entitled "I'm Making Speed Here! : Busy Person's Correspondence Card". The postcard is divided into two parts. The left side shows an illustrated scene of a woman waving to a man in an automobile. In front of the man shows an oncoming train. The right side shows a chart that allows the sender to check several boxes to indicate their message. This postcard has nine lists to choose from to help the sender deliver their message. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message that stat… more
Date: September 4, 1952, 6:00 p.m.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[We're On the Road To - Postcard]

Description: Postcard of an illustration of a man and woman on a motorcycle. The postcard is entitled "We're On The Road To -" The underlined line under the title was meant for the sender to handwrite their destination. The woman on the postcard is wearing a bright orange top, green scarf, blue pants, and has blond hair. The man is wearing a dark blue long-sleeved top, brown pants, yellow socks, and sunglasses. The motorcycle is a mix of orange, brown, and yellow tones. The background shows a small house, w… more
Date: 194X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Highest Point in Texas: "El Capitan" Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of "El Capitan" which is located in between El Paso, Texas and Carlsbad, New Mexico. "El Capitan" is known as the highest point in Texas at an elevation over 9600 feet. "El Capitan" was used by American Indians as a look-out post and is also known as "Signal Peak". The postcard shows the peak from ground level. Large rocks can be seen at the forefront of the photograph. The peak can be seen in the background of the photo with a vivid blue sky surrounding it. The backside of the p… more
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 31.877338 -104.858003
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tower Bridge, London - Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of the Tower Bridge located in London, England. The postcard showcases the bridge from ground level. The bridge appears to be raised to allow a boat to pass through. Two towers can be seen on either side of the bridge and have triangular cones on top of it. The back of the postcard has printed text but no handwritten message. This postcard is unused and was never sent.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 51.505456 -0.075356
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Rounding Up Cattle on Jack Rabbits Postcard]

Description: Color postcard entitled "Rounding Up Cattle on Jack Rabbit's in the West". The postcard shows two farmers on enlarged jack rabbits in the forefront. In the background are many cattle on a large vast plain. The far back shows a long mountain ridge. The satirical image of the large jackrabbit originates in Texas and has roots in the "everything is bigger in Texas" motto. This type of iconography was first seen in the 1950s and has continued ever since.
Date: 195X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Women's Building, Tyler, Texas Postcard]

Description: Postcard of "Beautiful Azaleas Surrounding the Woman's Building" located on South Broadway, Tyler, Texas. The Woman's Building Association, a branch of the Tyler Woman's Forum, was chartered in 1928 to direct the construction of this facility. When completed in 1932, it provided meeting rooms, an auditorium, and a library for the Woman's Forum and other civic organizations in Tyler. Reflective of the Federal style of architecture, the building features multilight windows, two-story Doric column… more
Date: 195X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 32.293468 -95.302199
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Six Flags: "Spee-Lunkers" Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Six Flag's "Spee-Lunkers". The Spee-Lunkers were small, anthropomorphic characters featured in The Spee-Lunker's Cave at Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1964. They were designed to inhabit the underground caves, where they engaged in various activities, such as organizing jewels and playing music. The Spee-Lunkers were about four feet tall and had long triangular faces, resembling a mix of human and mythical creatures. They were created as part of the park's theme, which… more
Date: 1964
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 32.755688 -97.072562
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[San Antonio River Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of the San Antonio River located in San Antonio, Texas. The postcard showcases the San Antonio River Walk, which is a scenic network of walkways along the San Antonio River. It features shops, restaurants, and other cultural attractions, making it a major tourist destination in San Antonio, Texas. It began in 1921 after a tragic flood and when the first restaurant was built in 1946 it quickly became the River Walk it is today. The postcard highlights the popular 'boat cruise' tha… more
Date: 198X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.422974 -98.486034
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of The Alamo - San Antonio, Texas. The photograph shows a frontal view of the structure as several individuals enter through the front door. A Texas flag can be seen to the left of the photo. The back of the photograph has a short synopsis on the history of The Alamo, stating the following: "Erected in 1718 as a church and fortress, it became the symbol of Texas Independance. During the Texas-American Independance War in 1836, it was defended and lost to the last Texan. Soon "Rem… more
Date: 1969
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.425967 -98.486142
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Greetings from Texarkana Postcard]

Description: Color postcard that states "Greetings from Texarkana: Heart of the Great Southwest". The postcard is a green hue and has a silhouette of the state of Texas as the background. A large heart is in front of the Texas silhouette with a zoomed in map of parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The middle region, which is starred, is the area known as Texarkana. The back of the postcard has printed text but was never used or sent.
Date: 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 33.425125 -94.047688
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas Postcard - Unused]

Description: Postcard of the Baker Hotel located in Mineral Well, Texas. The postcard shows the tall building from ground level and at a frontal viewpoint. The structure is extremely tall and has many windows. Red colored stairs lead to the doorway with three arches. Automobiles can be seen in front of the hotel. The Baker Hotel opened in 1929, two weeks after the stock market crash and garnered immense success throughout the 1930s and 40s, often hosting many Hollywood stars / celebrities such as Clark Gabl… more
Date: 1948
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 32.809620 -98.111322
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Plano Balloon Festival: Plano, Texas, U.S.A. Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Plano Balloon Festival located in Plano, Texas, U.S.A. The postcard shows various hot air balloons on the ground in a row. The balloons are various colors with different patterns. Also seen are various cars. The landscape is extremely flat and vast. The balloons are on the ground in preparation for the Plano Balloon Festival. The Plano Balloon Festival is an annual festival held in September at Oak Point Park. The first festival was held in 1979 and has happened every year sin… more
Date: 198X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 33.052877 -96.673853
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Greetings from Houston, Texas Postcard]

Description: Color postcard that states "Greetings from Houston, Texas" in large lettering. The letters that make "Houston" are filled with images of the city, including scenes of Galveston, Texas. The background is a vivid blue with a rainbow on the upper right side. The backside of the photograph has a written message that states "[Have thought?] of you so much + just didn't get to this sooner. Met Mrs. Doolittle + she's been lovely. Am hoping to see you soon. Saw at 709 Baukers Mtg. Bldg.-C-4-1846 o[f?] … more
Date: September 21, 1942, 9:00 a.m.
Creator: Teich, Curt
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.760077 -95.370111
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a map of U.S. showing Texas]

Description: Postcard of an illustrated map of the United States with Texas being exaggerated in size and filling the majority of the map. Numerous cities of Texas are marked on the map. Small illustrations accompany some well-known locations of Texas including Big Bend National Park, the Alamo, the Houston Space Center, etc.
Date: 19XX
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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