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[Card from Breck's of Boston to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1955]

Postal card to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Barry from Breck's of Boston informing Kempner that Breck's no longer carries the type of shears he requested.
Date: January 19, 1955
Creator: Breck's of Boston
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of New Bedford Central Fire Station, New Bedford, Mass.]

Postcard of the New Bedford Central Fire Station, with the firemen in two horse-drawn vehicles and one automobile. The three vehicles are parked in front of a garage with three doors, each labeled (from left to right) "Hose No. 1", "Hose No. 3", and "Ladder No. 1."
Date: November 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of New Bedford Central Fire Station, New Bedford, Mass.]

Postcard of the New Bedford Central Fire Station, with the firemen in two horse-drawn vehicles and one automobile. The three vehicles are parked in front of a garage with three doors, each labeled (from left to right) "Hose No. 1", "Hose No. 3", and "Ladder No. 1." There is a handwritten message to George Pendexter on the back of the postcard, and it says, "[...] I prefer Fire Dept. cards but any you send will be very acceptable [...]"
Date: November 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner, May 23, 1946]

Card with letter from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they feel sorry for not being able to give an update on Egyptian duck, as it hasn't arrived there for it to be shipped. And they also mention how bad the situation is and hope he understand this.
Date: May 23, 1946
Creator: Consens & Pratt Inc
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 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 Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding post cards he is going to send, as well as saying that this photo represents "Chemicals #11 located 2 1/2 miles from center of city." The photograph on the reverse side shows one of the chemical trucks pulled by two horses in front of the local fire station in Springfield, Massachusetts; there are five firemen also posing with the wagon, three are standing in the back and two are sitting in the driver's seat. There are ladders and a rolled up water hose in the back of the wagon.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter concerning the sending of a catalog to Pendexter. The photo on the reverse side shows a Springfield, Massachusetts fire station with a large pipe attached to a vehicle driven by a fire fighter. The text written on the vehicle says: "City of Springfield" in small print.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter, July, 1912]

Postcard from Henry Woodward to George Pendexter describing the fire engine in the picture on the back. The photo shows a fire engine with a water hose wound up in the center and another one pointed in the air. The men of the Winchester Park Fire Station are sitting on the truck, two in the front, and five in the back.
Date: July 13, 1912
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter, September 4, 1912]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding a fire auto catalog that had been sent to Pendexter. The photograph on the back of the card shows a group of firemen standing next to a fire truck with the title "Auxiliary Squad A" written on the engine. Two of the men are sitting in the front seat while the other six are standing near the rear of the vehicle; the truck has a large rack in the back with gear loaded on it such as hats, ropes, and ladders.
Date: September 4, 1912
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter, September 1912]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding the location of the fire station on the back of the card. The photo shows the Springfield fire station on Oakland Street with the firefighters standing outside in their uniforms and horse-drawn vehicles. In the note, Woodward says that this station is located about two miles from the center of the city.
Date: September 20, 1909
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Mother, June 12, 1912]

Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his mother with a tinted photograph the South Wellfleet Marconi wireless towers in Massachusetts; this includes four large towers and a small building. The note on the back of the card asks his mother why she has not responded to his letters, as well as mentions that he sent her a box of photos of the U. S. S. Utah and crew.
Date: June 20, 1912
Creator: Matlock, Milton Andrew
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire House]

Postcard of a fire house with a garage labeled "Chemical." Three firefighters - with one on a horse-drawn carriage - are standing outside of the garage.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Redington, Dell A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of A Fire Station, Maiden, Massachusetts]

Postcard of a fire station on a residential street. The station is built like a large, two-story suburban house, with two garage doors at its base on the right. One of the garage doors is labeled, "Chemical."
Date: January 14, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Pittsfield, Mass.]

Postcard of the Pittsfield Fire Department at their Headquarters, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons and one automobile (center). On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Your card very much appreciated indeed - it is of this [...] interest and also adds to my collection of monuments. [...]"
Date: January 26, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"
Date: April 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Ladder Truck, Springfield, Massachusetts]

Postcard of a fire department with a new motor ladder truck. One fire fighter is at its steering wheel, and the other six are standing along its side. A printed description of the vehicle is provided below the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir, nearly all of our Fire Department is motor driver, I will send them all each time we write & exchange with Chief all over the country. Yours Truly, Henry Woodward."
Date: July 14, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bridge and Pond in Public Garden in Boston]

Postcard of people sitting on a low boat nearing a bridge that crosses the pond. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 10, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown]

Postcard of a large stone monument near a white house. The monument's history is as follows, "The construction of this monument was begun 1825 and was not dedicated until June 17, 1843. It is 30 feet square at the base and 220 feet high." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Center Fire Station, Maiden, Mass.]

Postcard of Center Fire Station in Maiden, Massachusetts, a two-story brick building with a belfry at its front and center. The base of the building features four garage doors. From left to right, the doors are labeled: Hook & Ladder, Hose, and Engine. Three horse-drawn vehicles are seen outside of these doors.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Redington, Dell A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fire Chiefs]

Postcard with five images of fire chiefs in automobiles on its front. The center image is labeled with "chief", and the surrounding images are labeled with "asst. chief." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I will start with our chiefs, a very nice view card, then will go on to all of our new style Fire Department. I have ordered a lot, but they have not arrived yet. Be here in a few days. We have not any big where they could get the pictures of the departments [...]"
Date: July 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of King's Closet]

Postcard of a room decorated with golden framed portraits and landscapes, a white fireplace, and crystal chandelier. The back of the postcard adds, "King's Closet. This room is used as the Queen's Dressing Room when the suite is occupied. The walls are covered with silk damask of biscuit color, and the furniture is upholstered in English embroidery." The message on the back reads, "A lovely day with Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. Ward." The postcard is addressed to "Ida Marie Bunting 56 Marshal St. Brookline, Mass."
Date: August 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]

Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date: July 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History