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[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
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for wire.
Date:
June 5, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
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 to Mayme Collins from Galveston, Texas]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]
Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[City Hospital, McKinney, Texas]
Postcard of City Hospital in McKinney, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a red brick building with white accents and has a sign, "City Hospital" above the entrance. The back of the postcard has information about the hospital, "The City Hospital is Municipally owned and operated. One of the most modernly equipped institutions in the state." and correspondence addressed to "Ada Black."
Date:
February 5, 1946
Creator:
Bateman, Mrs. W.D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter with a photograph of a large building on fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana; there is one fire truck in the photograph with hoses attached to it and other streams of water shooting at the flaming building. The note on the back of the card reads: "Let me know what views you have of Battle Creek so I will know what to send this one is of Fort Wayne Ind. 11 people burned up."
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Bruce, F. A.
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
[Postcard of the Republic National Bank Building in Dallas]
Postcard of the Republic National Bank building in Dallas, Texas. The back of the postcard includes a note from B. Conlin telling of her travels, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Conlin, B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date:
July 5, 1949
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 5, 1951]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dress has been received for cleaning and assuring her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date:
January 5, 1951
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1962]
Card from Franlin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the sale of Imperial Sugar Co. shares.
Date:
October 5, 1962
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a United States National Bank Billboard]
Postcard of a billboard advertisement for the United States National Bank.
Date:
March 5, 1940
Creator:
Galveston Ad Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. L. Goggans to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-05]
Postcard to John J. Herrera from J. Goggans, notifying Herrera that he passed the State Bar Examinations.
Date:
September 5, 1943
Creator:
Goggans, J. L.
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
[General John J. Pershing with Troops in El Paso]
Postcard of General John J. Pershing in command of Troops during the Pancho Villa Expedition. The soldiers are under a gazebo that has American flags on all of the fences. There is writing no the back of the postcard that says, " ~ return of New Gen Pershing to the Punitive Expedition to Columbus, New Mexico on 5th Feb. 1917."
Date:
February 5, 1917
Creator:
Horne, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter thanking him for the last card Pendexter sent to him and describing the cold weather in Michigan at the time, and mentioning Chief W. P. Week. The photograph on the reverse side shows some fire ruins of the Globe M. F. G. Co. building in Battle Creek, Michigan; most of the debris has ice frozen to it. According to the picture this burned down on November 13, 1911.
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter regarding other cards he would like to receive and some that he has available. The photograph on the reverse side shows the "rear of Parker Fur Store" as it is burning on December 7, 1911; most of the picture shows nothing but smoke.
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, January 5, 1945]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recent travels and attempting to find a place to work following the disbandment of the WASP. The postcard features a color image of several civilians and servicemen departing an American Airlines aircraft.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.
Date:
July 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. E. R. Neeb to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1957]
Postcard from Mrs. E. R. Neeb to Truett Latimer stating her opposition to any change in their school districts. She hopes that Mr. Latimer also opposes any change.
Date:
February 5, 1957
Creator:
Neeb, Mrs. E. R.
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 REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner, August 5, 1963]
Postal card from REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner informing him they could not deliver his shipment because they could not find his address and request he furnish a street number.
Date:
August 5, 1963
Creator:
REA Express
System:
The Portal to Texas History