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[Card from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner, January 30, 1956]

Card from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his order and informing him that his ferns are being sent by Railway Express.
Date: January 30, 1956
Creator: J. F. Anderson
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Wolverine Plant Farms to Daniel W. Kempner, November 30, 1955]

Card sent by Wolverine Plant Farms to Daniel W. Kempner stating that they never received an order from him for Snapdragon Plants and informing him that they have some for shipment available at $7.50 per 1,000.
Date: November 30, 1955
Creator: Wolverine Plant Farms
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charles Walsh Before Bonham-Sherman Flight]

Postcard of aviator Charles Walsh moments before his flight from Bonham to Sherman, seated in his biplane and wearing goggles and a cap. He holds a steering wheel, and the plane's engine is positioned behind him. Handwritten at bottom of image: "Aviator Walsh, 2 minuets [sic] before Bonham - Sherman Trip, Jan. 30-1912."
Date: January 30, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Box 185, Hallowell, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October, 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-025. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gila Monster]

Postcard image of a Gila Monster. The postcard caption reads: 'Deadly poisonous Gila monster found on [sic] the deserts of the southwest.' Location of this event - somewhere in the Desert Southwest of the United States. The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the Southwestern United States and is also found in the Mexican state of Sonora, Mexico. Within the United States, the Gila monster can be found in states of Arizona, some parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico. The Gila monster is a heavy lizard; typically slow-moving; and can grow up to 14 inches (on average) long. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and is also the largest surviving lizard species in the United States. The name 'Gila' comes from the Gila River Basin where these lizards were once plentiful in numbers. Back of postcard: This postcard was mailed to Miss G.M. Horne, Box 365, Portland, Maine. This postcard is post marked, El Paso, Texas, October 30, 1916. This postcard has a 1 cent stamp on it. This postcard is a duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-023. Note: The Gila River Basin encompasses a large part …
Date: October 30, 1916
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card for the Conference of Texas Foundations and Trust Funds, 1955]

Postal card from the Conference of Texas Foundation and Trust Funds to Isaac H. Kempner informing him of the date of their seventh annual conference.
Date: November 30, 1954
Creator: Conference of Texas Foundations and Trust Funds
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 30, 1962]

Card with letter from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that they'll pay $25.00 per share for 500 shares or any part of General Crude Oil company common stock.
Date: January 30, 1962
Creator: Chas. B. White & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, January 30, 1959]

Card with letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regarding their 35th reunion , living at the Harvard Business School on the dates June 9-10-11, and mentions that more details will be sent out later.
Date: January 30, 1959
Creator: Lawrence B. Damon
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Austen Schwarz to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Austen Schwarz to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation for police and firemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Schwarz, Austen
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Bill Sanders to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Bill Sanders to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation for police and firemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Sanders, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Billy R. Olson to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Billy R. Olson to Truett Latimer urging him to vote for legislation supporting police and firemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Olson, Billy R.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1954]

Postcard from Breck's to D. W. Kempner responding to his inquiry about a shipment. They state that their records indicate that the shipment was sent but that it probably got lost in the mail. They tell him that they are sending him a duplicate shipment, ask him to send one shipment back if both show up, and assure him that they will reimburse him for any cost incurred on his end.
Date: April 30, 1954
Creator: Breck's of Boston
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Clay Rummels to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Clay Rummels of Abilene to Truett Latimer urging him to vote for legislation supporting police and firemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Rummels, Clay
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, September 30, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing getting some pants fitted and eating dinner at the airport. The postcard features a photo of the Sunken Garden at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio.
Date: September 30, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Curtis L. Wheat to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Curtis L. Wheat to Truett Latimer urging him to support the legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Wheat, Curtis L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Scarborough, Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from E. B. Pentecost to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from E. B. Pentecost to Truett Latimer urging Latimer to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Pentecost, E. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter, June 13, 1912]

Postcard from Earl E. Cratty to George Pendexter with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire department vehicle going down a street in Galesburg, Illinois for the Decoration Day Parade (now Memorial Day) on May 30, 1912. There is a large crowd of people lining the street on both sides, as other vehicles pass by in the background. There is a note on the photo that says "St. Louis, MO has great collection of cards."
Date: [1912-05-30..1912-06-13]
Creator: Cratty, Earl E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Esco Walter to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Esco Walter to Truett Latimer asking him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Walter, Esco
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from F. B. Suggs to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from F. B. Suggs to Truett Latimer asking him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Suggs, F. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from G. B. Tittle to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from G. B. Tittle to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation for police and firemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Tittle, G. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gail Smith to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]

Postcard from Gail Smith to Truett Latimer asking him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: March 30, 1957
Creator: Smith, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Galveston Artillery Club, July 30, 1957]

Postcard from the Galveston Artillery Club to Mrs. D. W. Kempner announcing a ladies' luncheon closure on Wednesday, August 7th.
Date: July 30, 1957, 4:00 p.m.
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
System: The Portal to Texas History