Postcard : 2004.1.100

May Russell Postcard Collection

Title:

Texas State capitol, Austin, Tex.

Object ID:

2004.1.100

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

May Russell Postcard Collection

Date:

07/14/1908

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: This is a colorized image of the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Back of card:
Postmarked: "LONGVIEW ??? N.D., JUL 14, ???, 1908(?).

Typed description:
" Texas, the largest State in the Union, had its State Capitol in Austin. Texas has an area of 265,780 square miles, and came into the possession of the United States as a result of American victory in the Mexican War. Texas is known as the "Lone Starr State" from the emblem on its flag and the state seal, and has as its State flower the blue bonnet. Texas was named by the Spaniards in 1690"

Trascription:
"We are almost 5 hrs ahead of time are now in Palestine Breakfasting 7:30. All in fine shape. Hope to reach San Antonio by bed time to night. Johnie"
(To:)
"Miss May Russell, Russellville, Ark."

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Texas State Capitol, Austin TX

Texas Capitol, Austin (back)

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