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[Southern Pacific railroad depot]
Postcard of of the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Beaumont, California, with thirteen men and boys posed for the photographer. At least five of them are holding bicycles. Other men can be seen in the background. A train with steam and tracks are visible on the right side of the postcard. The depot is prominent on the left side of the postcard with a sign that reads "To San Francisco 562 7/10 M., B[ea]umont, [Elevation 2556 Feet, To New Orleans 1925 4/10 M" showing the mileage from Beaumont, California, to other prominent cities. There is also a sign on the right side of the building that reads, "...Express." In the far background are mountains. Written on the bottom of the postcard is "S.P. Depot Beaumont." It should be noted that Beaumont, California, and Beaumont, Texas, are sometimes mistaken for one another. Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "How are you I am fine Come where oranges grow, Hudson Hall" The card is addressed to Miss Lula Wheeler Melrose, Tex.
Date:
March 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0103.0451]
Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "R. F. BRANDOM - R. F. Brandom, 80, former chief of detectives for the Oklahoma City police department, died Tuesday in his Riverside , California."
Date:
April 15, 1937
Creator:
Mumblow, Milt
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1019.0428]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips and Mrs. T.P. Gay, pictured as they arrived on Mr. Phillips' private plane for a three weeks sojourn at theEl Mirador Hotel, Palm Springs."
Date:
March 3, 1939
Creator:
Staples, Howard
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP) 1729
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 1729, 2-6-0, in front of depot at Indio, CA. This old station was built in 1879
Date:
April 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Union Pacific (UP) 5524
A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 5524, 2-10-2, at speed on a mixed freight extra, Pedley, CA.
Date:
February 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Unidentified Officer on Horseback]
Unidentified Officer on horseback in Palm Springs in December 1942. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
December 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unidentified Woman Sitting on a Patio in Palm Springs]
Photo of unidentified woman sitting on a patio. (back of photo) Solid Comfort - Where we lived while in Palm Springs December 1942 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date:
December 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 7, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing Blythe Field and Morton's Air Academy, flying over the desert, getting transportation to Dallas, finding a forgotten parachute, Mexican and Native American crafts, and meeting some flight cadets. Written on Hotel Paso del Norte (El Paso) stationary.
Date:
1943-10-07?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 7, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying into Palm Springs, dinner there, visits with friends, buying a gift for her father in Juarez, future work ferrying Steerman aircraft, and an Army captain who took photographs of her and others on a flight from Phoenix.
Date:
1943-10-07?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded in Camden, AK, repairing her boots, letters, a man from Palm Springs, and her friend Marion. Typed on Hotel Lassen (Wichita) stationary.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 24, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being transported to Palm Springs, exploring the town, flight delays, orders, free time, and Air Corps personnel in California.
Date:
October 24, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 20, 1943?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for clearer weather to fly in southern California, the Hotel del Tahquitz in Palm Springs, shopping and dinner in Palm Springs, and orders. Written on Hotel del Tahquitz stationary.
Date:
1943-11-20?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, February 8, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing their recent trip, check flights, further training and pursuit school (for flying fighters), and recent flying. Written on Hotel Heidelberg stationary.
Date:
February 8, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 24, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing getting dinner in El Paso, flying from there to Phoenix, staying in Palm Springs, and waiting for orders.
Date:
1944-10-24?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 29, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her father, discussing flying a Vultee aircraft, staying in Palm Springs, and returning to Dallas. Typed on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date:
1944-10-29?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Savoy Hotel, March 29, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Savoy Hotel asking the hotel to forward any mail addressed to Doctor and Mrs. E. R. Thompson to the Mission Inn in Riverside, California.
Date:
March 29, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1293.0286]
Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "At Torney general Hospital, Palm Springs, Calif., Col. B. Jones, NC, commanding officer, conggratulates captain Jack l. Treadwell of Snyder, Oklahoma, shortly before his depature for Washington to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor from president Harry S. Truman."
Date:
September 1, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP)707
A photograph print showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 707, 4-8-4, on passenger train "Sunset", descending grade near Cabazon, CA. Helper loco 3222 was dropped at Beaumont, CA.
Date:
November 1945
Creator:
Peterson, Frank J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP) 3222 & 707 on "Sunset Limited"
A photograph print showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 3222, 2-8-2, and 707, 4-8-4 on eastbound passenger Train No. 2, "Sunset Limited" near Beaumont, CA, 17 cars.
Date:
November 1945
Creator:
Peterson, Frank J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP) 4114
A photograph print showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 4114, 4-8-8-2, on freight train coasting down grade at Ordway, CA, about 80 cars, about 20 mph.
Date:
November 1945
Creator:
Peterson, Frank J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP) 2601
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 2601, 2-8-0, working hard on Beaumont Hill on the Los Angeles Division, helping 5012, 4-10-2 on head end. Three more helpers were spaced in train, No.'s 4021, 2-8-8-2; 3756, 2-10-2 & 3612, 2-10-2, none of which are seen in picture. El Casco, CA.
Date:
September 13, 1946
Creator:
Peterson, Frank J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Pacific (SP) 4333 & 4454 on "Golden State"
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 4333, 4-8-2, and 4454, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 4, "Golden State", eastbound climbing Beaumont Hill at Nicklin, CA.
Date:
January 1947
Creator:
Peterson, Frank J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0304.0099]
Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date:
June 23, 1949
Creator:
Tapscott, George
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1949]
Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner recounting a legal case from some decades ago that involved reparations for the Choctaw Indians. Jackson asks for any information that Kempner remembers about the case, and offers the information he remembers in turn.
Date:
October 11, 1949
Creator:
Jackson, Sidney J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History