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[Postcard of Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurses Home]

Postcard of a light pink seven story structure with purple and blue cars traveling on the road in front of it. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 29, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Union Station and Aloe Plaza]

Postcard of a large white stone structure with dark blue roofing and a clock tower, described as "Union Station, With Aloe Plaza in Foreground." The back of the postcard adds, "The Union Station on Market from 18th to 20th Street is one of the largest passenger terminals in the country. Directly across Market Street is the Aloe Plaza with its beautiful fountains." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 26, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 832 & 4020

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 832, 4-6-2, and 4020, 4-8-2, on passenger train No. 111, with added troop cars and caboose, in Oklahoma City, OK, 12 cars, 25 mph.
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3936 on "Portland Rose"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3936, 4-6-6-4, on passenger train No. 18, "Portland Rose", at Evans, CO, 17 cars, 50 mph.
Date: March 23, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3948 on "Pacific Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3948, 4-6-6-4, on passenger train No. 23, "Pacific Limited", near Sand Creek, CO, 13 cars, 40 mph.
Date: March 27, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3985

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3985, 4-6-6-4, Evans, CO.
Date: March 23, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 596

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 596, 2-6-0, on Train No. 53, leaving Altus, OK, 2 cars
Date: March 10, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3754 on "Grand Canyon Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3754, 4-8-4, on 1st No. 23, "Grand Canyon Limited", near Belva, OK, starting up Curtis Hill on old line, 15 cars
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3511

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3511, 4-6-2, on 2nd No. 23. troop sleepers, starting up Curtis Hill, near Bleva OK, 14 cars
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3446

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3446, 4-6-2, on 3rd No. 23, below Bleva, OK, starting up Curtis Hill, on old line, 8 cars. [duplicate to 2008.008.0109]
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3446 on "Grand Canyon Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3446, 4-6-2, on 3rd No. 23, "Grand Canyon Limited", above Bleva, OK, on Curtis Hill, 8 cars
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1601

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1601, 2-10-2, on 4 car work extra, above Bleva, OK, on Curtis Hill
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2904

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2904, 4-8-4, coming down Curtis Hill on new line, above Quinlan OK, with 85-car eastbound extra. Location of old line can be seen in center of picture, above train
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1811

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1811, 2-6-2, 3 cabooses on rear end of diesel exta going up Curtis hill, on new line below Quinlan OK. 1811 helping at rear.
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1311

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1311, 4-6-2, on an eastbound troop extra, coming down Curtis Hill, above Quinlan OK, on new line, 14 cars
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2927 on "The Scout"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2927, 4-8-4, on Train No. 2, "The Scout", coming down Curtis Hill on old line, below Belva, OK, 14 cars
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2908

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2908, 4-8-4, Waynoka, OK
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 3018

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 3018, 2-10-2, on 7-car extra, northbound near Okarche, OK
Date: March 16, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1504 on "The Meteor"

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1504, 4-8-2, on No. 9, "The Meteor", running along North Canadian River Valley near Spencer, OK, as it nears its Oklahoma City destination, 12 cars, 5 mph
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1521

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1521, 4-8-2, on No. 14, local, near Spencer, OK, 5 cars, 5 mph. [see also 2008.008.0954]
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1060 on "Twin Meteor"

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1060, 4-6-4, on No. 5, "Twin Meteor", near Jones, OK, 6 cars. [see also 2008.008.3921]
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031 on "The Firefly"

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031, 4-6-2, on No. 118, "The Firefly", running at reduced speed around sharp curves at Spencer, OK, 5 cars, 5 mph
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas Oklahoma & Gulf 233

A photograph postcard showing the KO&G (Kansas Oklahoma, & Gulf) 233, 2-8-0, on OC-A-A freight, eastbound, east of Oklahoma City, 14 cars
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas Oklahoma & Gulf 233

A photograph postcard showing the KO&G (Kansas Oklahoma, & Gulf) 233, 2-8-0, on eastbound OC-A-A freight, near Marion, OK, east of Oklahoma City, 14 cars
Date: March 17, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History