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Oklahoma Historical Society
39
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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Hardin-Simmons University Library
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Rosenberg Library
10
Fire Museum of Texas
7
Patrick Heath Public Library
5
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
4
Texas Medical Association
4
Fort Bend Museum
2
Harrison County Historical Museum
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Lekisch Collection
4
Barbara Cox Collection
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54th Legislature of Texas
1
Folder 5: Gays in Education, Gay Teachers
1
Horse-Drawn Fire Wagons 1909-1912
1
Independence Heritage Region
1
Kafka Collection
1
Leslie A. Boone Postcard Collection
1
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
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Arrival of Natural Gas in Marshall from Caddo Field May 24, 1909
Color tinted halftone postcard of the arrival of natural gas in Marshall, Texas, from Caddo Field. It is a dramatic nighttime view of a crowd standing in front of the Harrison County courthouse looking at a large flame atop a high gas standpipe anchored by wires to the ground. The caption at the bottom of the image describes the event: "Arrival of natural gas in Marshall from Caddo Field, May 24, 1909. Length of pipe line 25 miles, pressure 185 pounds. Marshall Gas Co., Marshall, Texas. Parker-Corti Photo." The postmark on the back is dated 1909, and the writer claims to have been among the crowd in the image. It is addressed to Mrs. John T. Gose, Shelbina, Missouri. Printed on the left edge of the back: "Made by Chilton Printing Co., Phila., Pa., U.S.A.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 6, 1948]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her ladies suit has been received for dyeing.
Date:
October 6, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 99-95
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 99-95 diesel, westbound near Romero, TX, 81 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 630 on "Imperial"
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, diesel, on No. 39, "Imperial" near Rehm, TX, 14 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 3030
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 3030, 2-10-2, westbound leaving Dalhart, TX, 58 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliner 630 on "The Imperial"
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 630, 4-6-2, diesel streamliner (A + B units) on passenger train No. 39, "The Imperial", west of Dalhart, TX, 14 cars, 60 mph.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) Streamliners 99 & 95
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) diesel streamliners 99 & 95 (A-B-A unit) on westbound freight train near Romero. TX, 81 cars, 50 mph.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Convention Hall and Opera House
Photograph of a postcard of the Convention Hall and Opera House, Geary, OK, postmarked October 6, 1908.
Date:
October 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 208 & 3607
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3607, 2-8-8-2, on mixed freight extra, westbound, D&SL 208 helping at rear "west above Fireclay, CO, 15 mph. [see also 2008.008.6678]
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516, 4-8-2, on freight train No. 72, headed downgrade toward Denver, below Coal Creek, CO, 25 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705 on "Exposition Flyer"
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 6 "Exposition Flyer", drifting downgrade toward Arena, CO. 40 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406, 2-8-8-2, on eastbound freight extra consisting of 25 deadhead Pullmans, drifting downgrade below Coal Creek, CO, 10 mph.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601, 2-8-8-2, on a string of reefers westbound from Denver, toward the Rocky Mountains, above Leyden Junction, CO, 20 mph. [rear view, Richard Kindig watching] [see also 2008.008.6683]
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[First Presbyterian Church in Waco]
Postcard of a color image of Waco's First Presbyterian Church, a large brick and stone building with a tower in the front and stained glass windows; there are trees lining the street corner and two automobiles on the intersecting streets in the foreground. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There are two handwritten notes on the back of the postcard.
Date:
September 6, 1934
Creator:
Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fly'N Fish, Beers Field - Caddo Lake, 4800 Ft. N. S. Hard Surfaced
Color halftone postcard showing the Fly 'N Fish motel and airport on Caddo Lake, near Marshall, Texas. Two small planes are parked on the runway in front of the motel. One-story wings for the rooms extend on either side of a two-story height front-gable building that housed a dining room and dance floor. Printed on the top of the image: "The Fly 'N Fish, Beers Field - Caddo Lake, 4800 Ft., N. S. Hard Surfaced." Printed between the message and address sections is: "Pub. by Brogan Adv. Co., Tyler, Texas." The postmark on the back is dated Apr 6, 1956, and the card is addressed to Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Moore, Austin, Texas.
Date:
April 6, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ft. Worth & Denver (FWD) 407
A photograph postcard showing the Ft. Worth & Denver (FWD) 407, 2-8-2, eastbound leaving Dalhart, TX, 31 cars.
Date:
October 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas]
Postcard of Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, Texas. The image shows a three-story, red brick building with several trees in front of the building. "Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas" is printed in the upper left corner, and "This is where I was operated [on]" is handwritten in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard contains correspondence addressed to "Mr. Harry Ado[ins]" and mentions sending a letter to the addressee and the heat in El Paso.
Date:
June 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[King's Daughters Clinic and Hospital]
Postcard of King's Daughters Hospital in Temple, Texas. The image is a black and white photo taken from the street next to the building, including the entire structure in the photo. "King's Daughters Hospital, Temple, Texas" is printed across the bottom of the postcard. There is correspondence on the postcard but the addressee and signature are blocked out.
Date:
May 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kiowa Picnic
Photograph of a Kiowa picnic in Hobart, OK. Published by H. E. Johnston & Son, Hobart, OK, postmarked September 6, 1908.
Date:
September 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to Jeane Kempner, August 6, 1951]
Letter from Maison E. H. Glass, Inc. to Jeane Kempner informing her that they do not carry sliced swiss cheese in two pound cans.
Date:
August 6, 1951
Creator:
Maison E. H. Glass, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lily of the Valley
Photograph of Kiowa Princess Lily of the Valley in Hobart, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL. Published by H. E. Johnston & Son, Hobart, OK, postmarked September 6, 1908.
Date:
September 6, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Magnolia Cemetery]
Postcard of Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont with gate that says "Magnolia Cemetery." Printed at the top is "Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "9744."
Date:
October 6, 1915
Creator:
D. J. Hicks Book Store
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306, 4-4-0, at Elk City, OK.
Date:
July 6, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 494
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 494, 2-6-0, on a southbound wheat train leaving Altus, OK, 30 cars, 30 mph.
Date:
June 6, 1948
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History