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[Postcard of Cora Stone with her roses]

Postcard of two women and a man standing outside of a house with two dogs sitting in front of them. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says: "N. B. Here is something to keep the crows away. Where my roses were in bloom. " A handwritten message on the back from Cora Stone to Miss Vonnie Moseley reads: "Your letter received and was glad to hear from you. Am sending you in today's mail the waist pattern, also my skirt pattern. All well except colds. Pa thinks of going to Carroe (or Conroe?) this week, if so will go to see you all. Will write later. Yours, C. S. (Cora Stone is written in ink on a later date)" The postcard is addressed to Miss Vonnie Moseley, Mount Sylvan, Texas, Route 1.
Date: December 5, 1910
Creator: Stone, Cora
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "The Roundup"]

Postcard of a painting entitled "The Roundup," of cowboys sitting together in a camp, with more cowboys rounding up cattle in the background, framed with mountains. A handwritten note addresed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Hello All- Arrived yesterday at 3:00pm. Travelled 1850 miles. Chevy is still good. Was a bit tired driving but will come out of it in a day or two. Rained today and is plenty muddy at camp. Abilene is a nice town. Will write more in a day or two. Looks as tho we will be busy."
Date: December 5, 1943
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of A Woman's Profile and Flower]

Postcard of a woman looking to the side with a flower sketched below her. A newspaper clipping reads "Tell us." Below that, the words "Who he is. H. H. 12-4-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bishop’s Palace]

Postcard of a photo of Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, Texas. The photo shows Bishop’s Palace, a large Victorian style home, with a view from across the street. The palace is adorned by bushes, small trees, and hundreds of Victorian ornaments. At the center of the photo is the palace's main tower. In front of the home is a stop light and a four door car. On the reverse is text from Ron Hall to Isaac H. Kempner asking him for an interview on Friday, December 7th.
Date: December 5, 1962
Creator: Hall, Ron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 5, 1951]

Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company, Common Stock, Currently Quoted 45 Bid - 47 Asked.
Date: December 5, 1951
Creator: Chas. B. White & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, December 5, 1957]

Postal card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his order of December 4.
Date: December 5, 1957
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 1953]

Card with letter from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for the order and mentions that the fruit will be shipped as requested.
Date: December 5, 1953
Creator: Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd.
System: The Portal to Texas History