[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Postcard of the Providence Fire Department and citizens at a three-story fire station. Three fire fighters are standing on an upright ladder in the center of the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Occupies the first door - engine. The next - doors leading to men's quarters in centre - trucks next - district chief last. This station is close to my home, covers the district [...] up to date - bowling alley on the top floor. Capt's rooms at each corner, front - recreation room in centre. [...]"
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Postcard of fire fighters at a station, driving a horse-drawn wagon. The station's garage is labeled, "Hose Co. 17." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Have just one more fire dept. down here with one after sending these two today. So, please send me card next time - until I get home."
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Gorham Thurber, August 7, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Gorham Thurber, August 7, 1953]

Telegram sent by Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Gorham Thurber discussing their congratulations.
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History