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George Ranch Historical Park
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[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, November 20, 1901]
Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of an audit.
Date:
November 20, 1901
Creator:
Castle, Henry A.
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 J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, August 20, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a message saying that Smith had forgotten Pendexter's number. On the backside of the postcard there is a photo of some of the members of the Central Fire Station in Lansing, Michigan. The twelve men in front of the building are standing next to two of the automobiles used in fighting fires; the car on the left is holding ladders in the back end.
Date:
August 20, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Joe to Ena R. - August 20, 1918]
Postcard from a Joe to Ena R[?] in Jonesboro, Texas, expressing well wishes to her and "Mother". The front of the postcard is a colored photograph of a long line of mess halls at Camp MacArthur, Waco.
Date:
1918-08-20~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner, July 1950]
Postcard from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been delayed because of a "temporary shortage of Odor Ban Deodorant."
Date:
July 20, 1950
Creator:
Lewis & Conger
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 from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer stating her opposition of House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Fancher, Mrs. Carroll
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the O. P. Jackson Seed Co. Inc. to D. W. Kempner, April 20, 1953]
Postcard from the O. P. Jackson Seed Co. Inc. to D. W. Kempner advertising the prices of their hot weather plants.
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
O. P. Jackson Seed Company, Incorporated
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner, July 20, 1949]
Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped the peaches he ordered.
Date:
July 20, 1949
Creator:
W. G. Farrier Orchards
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919"]
Postcard image of "White Villa Marlin Tex June 20 1919" as written in white text at bottom of image. The photograph shows eight children seated in the grass, five women seated in chairs, and six men and one woman standing. The group is in front of a white wooden building. There is a wire and wooden post fence in left background; shrubs on right and in left background.
Date:
June 20, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Alarm Response, Providence, R.I.]
Postcard of a fire department deploying a hose wagon in response to a fire. The vehicle is quickly moving to the right and towards the foreground. Several suited men are watching from the garage door in the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "If you write again soon, address to chillmark, M.V., Mass - and here for a short stay. Would you care for a view from the [...] fire dept. Though, mostly sea views."
Date:
July 20, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire at the Delaware Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas]
Postcard of the burning of the Delaware Hotel. The town's fire department is trying to extinguish the flames, as seen by the hose leading from the wagons in the bottom right corner of the image. A large crowd is watching the event unfold from the left. Despite the image being black and white, the smoke has a slight red tint to it. The back of the photograph has a handwritten note from the sender that says, "[...] This is the nearest thing to a fire wagon here, so I sent it. [...]"
Date:
June 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Mess Line]
Postcard of soldiers standing in line outside of the mess hall at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says, "Dear Sister, An idea of how we look when ready for the big eats. No wonder a fellow gets an appetite trying to get in the front of that line. About all you see is half, the rest are inside. Love to all, Jim."
Date:
[1917-10-20,1918-02-15]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Tent Rows]
Postcard of soldiers standing in a dirt road separating two long rows of large tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Electric Park at Night]
Postcard of Electric Park lit up a night. Several rides, including the carousel, are visible. Text on the left side of the front of the card reads "The Scene of that 'Eventful" (?) night. Do you remember it?" The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Houston, Texas. Text on the bottom right of the card reads "Galveston Trube Photo"
Date:
September 20, 1906
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Large Estate Near Water]
Postcard of a large white estate obscured by trees with a wall and staircase leading to the water's edge. A man stands on the staircase, and another rows a boat away from the building. "This is the house that Jack built" is written on the top of the postcard and blue hands pointing towards the house are sketched in the corners. On the back, the message reads, "Same old 7 and 6 "Who's Jack" 10-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date:
October 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Library of Congress]
Postcard of an aerial view of a white complex with a golden domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
November 20, 1908
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
[Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont]
Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men in dark suits walking near it. The scene is described as "Masonic Temple, Beaumont, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is the town really jogging along without Ivey and myself? Impossible! Had a caller from Miet said didn't want to return. Neither do I, but I can't do as I want to. Have a merry Xmas - E. C. C. 1194 Liberty Ave." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. J. E. Frazier."
Date:
December 20, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]
Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date:
May 20, 1914
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]
Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 20, 1934
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Puerto Rico Sent to Mike Anglin]
Postcard from Bill Nelson to Mike Anglin about Nelson's cruise to Puerto Rico. The photograph on the front of the postcard shows a sunset viewed from the beach through palm fronds, with the text "Puerto Rico."
Date:
January 20, 1989
Creator:
Nelson, William H., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of Rocky Beach]
Postcard of two people near a boat on a rocky coast. A message on the back reads, "Tho a fish may swim and a bird may "fly." I will find out who is Jack, bye and "bye." H. H. 11-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rougemont Hotel]
Postcard of a four story building fenced and gated, described as "Under the same Management: The Royal Hotel, Teignmouth, Sunny South Devon. Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, Devon."
Date:
August 20, 1928
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History