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[Postcard from Dayle Willis to Truett Latimer, November 4, 1955]
Postcard from Dayle Willis to Truett Latimer asking for his TCU-Texas tickets if Latimer does not plan on using them.
Date:
November 4, 1955
Creator:
Willis, Dayle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson to Truett Latimer, February 1, 1957]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose the school consolidation legislation that has been recommended by the Texas Board of Education.
Date:
February 1, 1957
Creator:
Simpson, J. B. & Simpson, Mrs. J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Ragsdale to Truett Latimer]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Ragsdale to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 487.
Date:
1957?
Creator:
Ragsdale, Jackie & Ragsdale, Mrs. Jackie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]
Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Henry Sleur - October 7, 1954]
Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."
Date:
October 7, 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]
Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]
Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date:
May 6, 1956
Creator:
Guerra, Julia B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
Davis, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]
Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date:
July 29, 1952
Creator:
Fletcher, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]
Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date:
1956-07-13~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Victoria]
Postcard with an aerial view of Hotel Victoria, surrounded by mountains.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]
Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Atami Hotel Postcard]
Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike]
Postcard of cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike entering downtown Dallas, Texas. The city is visible in the background to the left.
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Atami Hotel]
Postcard of the Atami Hotel with a hill in the background. "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is written at the bottom of the image.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Fuji New Grand Hotel Lobby]
Postcard depicting the lobby of the Fuji New Grand Hotel in Fuji-Hakone National Park, Japan. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked October 19, 1952. The correspondence reads "Dear Mother, Was [...] as [...] until this place. [...] was at Fuji's Hotel. These places would be nice if they were not so hard to get to - the roads are so bad it takes hrs by car. We stopped at lots of little towns - which were interesting. [...] for [...] darling. Love, B."
Date:
October 19, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rio Grande Flood of 1954, Laredo, Texas]
Postcard of flood water completely covering the International Bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Laredo, Texas. At the skyline is the Mexican Customs and Immigration building. The explanation on the back of the postcard states: "A new four-lane bride is replacing the completely inundated and partially destroyed bridge at Laredo, Texas, by the Rio Grande Flood of 1954. The Mexican Immigration and Customs building is shown in the background."
Date:
July 1954
Creator:
Yates, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Victoria]
Postcard from the inside of Hotel Victoria looking out. The foreground appears to be a balcony or patio with arches and decorative stone- and metalwork. Outside, there are several unique-looking buildings, portions of a town, and mountains rising the background.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]
Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends for me. P.S. Rusty havn't wretten to me for a while, 1642 E 53rd St. Apt. 304, Tom Puente."
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Puente, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. P. Trice to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, February 5, 1954]
Postal card with letter from O. P. Trice to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner letting them know of the annual board of directors meeting for the Texas Imperial Company.
Date:
February 4, 1954
Creator:
Trice, O. P
System:
The Portal to Texas History