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Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
2,365
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
1,106
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
633
Fire Museum of Texas
487
El Paso Public Library
366
Rosenberg Library
361
Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
359
Howard Payne University Library
354
Hardin-Simmons University Library
326
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
323
122 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
1,677
Texas History Collection
1,367
Abilene Library Consortium
1,177
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
766
T. B. Willis Collection
633
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
517
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
486
Rescuing Texas History, 2007
468
World War Two Collection
419
The Mexican Revolution on the Border: Primary Sources from El Paso
365
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[First Presbyterian Church in Orange, Texas]
Color postcard of the First Presbyterian Church in Orange, Texas. It is also called the Lutcher Memorial Building. This landmark building of Italian marble and Texas granite was one of the first air-conditioned buildings in the United States. A copper dome with stained-glass windows sits atop of the building and an ornate wrought-iron fence surrounds the building. Correspondence on the back of the card reads, "4/12/20 Daddy: A nice little town, its public buildings are wonderful but it is dead. There are as many Buicks as Fords. We leave for Galveston in a few days. Love, Stan." It is addressed to Mr. Eisenhard, 1512 Gordon St., Allentown, Penna. It is postmarked Orange, Texas on April 12, 1920.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Union Pacific (UP) 4010
A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4010, 4-8-8-4, with westward extra, traveling down Echo Canyon near Devil's Slide, UT, 100 cars, 50 mph.
Date:
September 29, 1951
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Smelter No. 1
Scan of a postcard showing Smelter No. 1, Collinsville, OK.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" Wheat Train
A photograph postcard showing wheat cars in the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" during the railroad engineers and brakemen strike of 1946. Doors are open to ventilate moist wheat & part of one car has been scooped on the ground to cool off.
Date:
May 25, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postal card from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 18, 1952]
Card with letter from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Herbert Kempner replying to his letter of June 16th regarding the cherries. He mentioned that their Cherry harvest has started and that they'll ship his package as soon as possible. He also mentions that they'd be happy to fill his order for July Nectarines, but they wouldn't be ready before July 25th. And he mentions that the cherries will reach him promptly and in good condition.
Date:
June 18, 1952
Creator:
Foster, Myron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 19, 1951]
Postcal card with letter from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that the proofs sent to him for selection have not been returned and so requests him to make the selection be made and the proofs to be returned at the earliest convenience. They also asks him to call them if he needs help in choosing those having the best finishing qualities.
Date:
July 19, 1951
Creator:
Schwartz's Portrait Studio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Walsh & Co. to H. Kempner, December 28, 1953]
Letter from J. A. Walsh & Co. to H. Kempner stating the hinges for deepfreeze have been back ordered from the factory and will be sent out immediately upon arrival of these parts.
Date:
December 28, 1953
Creator:
J. A. Walsh Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards, June 28, 1949]
Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards to Daniel Kempner regarding a shipment of Elberta Peaches. An invoice is said to be mailed at the time of shipment. A one-cent stamp of Thomas Jefferson is at the top right corner.
Date:
June 28, 1949
Creator:
W. G. Farrier Orchards
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner, August 26, 1949]
Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner requesting that he fill out a customer satisfaction survey.
Date:
August 26, 1949
Creator:
D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brentano's, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 21, 1953]
Letter from Brentano's, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order. They inform him that they could not fulfill the order from their current stock and that they will have to special order it.
Date:
May 21, 1953
Creator:
Brentano's, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Willoughbys to Daniel Webster Kempner, April 9, 1954]
Card with letter from Willoughbys to Daniel Webster Kempner mentioning that they sent the package on March 29, and they're sure that Kempner received it by now.
Date:
April 9, 1954
Creator:
Willoughbys
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Willoughbys to Daniel Webster Kempner, December 16, 1954]
Card with letter from Willoughbys to Daniel Webster Kempner thanking him for the order he placed today. They mention that kodak only makes standard size prints which are about 4x4 unless cropping is requested @50 for each negative.
Date:
December 16, 1954
Creator:
Willoughbys
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner, November 4, 1950]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner informing him that his ties have arrived for cleaning and assuring him that they will return them as soon as possible.
Date:
November 4, 1950
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, July 9, 1951]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner explaining what they have figured out about her dress and informing her that re-dying it would fix the issues.
Date:
July 9, 1951
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, July 11, 1951]
Card with letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for florist supplies.
Date:
July 11, 1951
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1957]
Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date:
May 19, 1957
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Postal Card from the Navy Department, 1947]
Blank postal card with form from the Navy Department to indicate when to make a 14 day training cruise.
Date:
1947?
Creator:
United States. Department of the Navy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner, October 4,1946]
Card with letter from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that his insurance and all records have been transferred to Veterans Administration branch office. So, he lets Kempner know that all the future remittances covering premiums regarding National Service Life Insurance should be addressed to that office.
Date:
October 4, 1946
Creator:
Pray, Donald C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Harris L. Kempner, October 23, 1946]
Card sent to Harris Kempner reminding him of the Southwest Regional Meeting of the Joint Distribution Committee. A program is included with starting times for various sessions.
Date:
October 23, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Allan Cameron to Harris Leon Kempner, December 3, 1954]
Card with letter from Allan Cameron to Harris Leon Kempner including the receipt and acknowledgement from Galveston Historical Foundation, Inc. his subscription of $25.00 on December 1st for Williams- Tucker Home.
Date:
December 3, 1954
Creator:
Cameron, Allan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, August 22, 1959]
Postal card from Franklin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner indicating purchase of Texas Prudential at 80 shares.
Date:
August 22, 1955
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mrs. J. Hodges to Harris Leon Kempner, April 26, 1955]
Card with letter from Mrs. J. Hodges to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the annual "Country Fair" on May 9th that Travis Grammar School is sponsoring. She mentioned that they saw his ad of offering plants to whoever can pick them up, sine plants are needed, she's checking if these plants are still available.
Date:
April 26, 1955
Creator:
Hodges, J. Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from David Morris & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner, February 1956]
Card with letter from David Morris & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about Texas Prudential Insurance Co. @ $125 per share as they think that he might be interested. So, they request him to advise them immediately.
Date:
February 1956
Creator:
David Morris & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1956]
Card with letter from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner notifying him that he has to appear for special Jury Service on May 14, 1956. And Diaggne mentions that if he's an exempt he has to claim but no person other than Judge has the authority to excuse him from this jury service. And failure to obey this will cost him between $10 to $100.
Date:
May 7, 1956
Creator:
Diaggne, F. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History