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[Sacred Heart Catholic Church Photograph #1]
Postcard of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Latium, Texas.
Date:
May 13, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sacred Heart Catholic Church Photograph #3]
Postcard of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Latium, Texas.
Date:
May 13, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sacred Heart Catholic Church Photograph #2]
Postcard of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Latium, Texas.
Date:
May 13, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Family Sits to Eat #2]
Postcard image of an unidentified Mexican family -- two women, one young female, and a man -- seated in a semi-circle on the dirt ground in front of their tent. On the ground in front of them, there is a cup near the man's feet (at left), a stack of homemade tortillas on top of one of the larger cooking pots, and a coffee pot. The postcard is post marked March 13, 1914, El Paso, Texas. The postcard reads: "Note the 'shoes' on the man. The whole family wore the same kind. Tortillas (corn or flour - water & salt) for dinner. A small ball of dough is slapped into a pancake and cooked on a piece of tin over a camp fire". The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Henry Horne, Hallowell, Maine, Loudeu Hill.
Date:
March 13, 1914
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Southwest Desert Scenery]
The postcard caption reads: Typical southwestern scenery, showing [sic] sandy character of the country. Desert foliage and mountains. Visible in this desert scene are many wild yucca plants and the desert mountains in the background. The prominent plant here is the Yucca plant or Yucca carnerosana also known as the Giant Spanish Dagger. This postcard was addressed and mailed to; Miss G.M. Horne, Portland, Maine. The date is September, 13, 1918. The author of the postcard is Walter Horne. The postcard message reads: Went to church yesterday to register; the first time since you and I went in Pueblo. Hope you are well. I am ok this summer, but awfully busy and lots of trouble. I leave tomorrow for good probably. He has been in Deming and hasn't been over to El Paso for eight months. Will have the 5 galleries & photo business to run alone. Walter. Duplicate postcard of WH-PC-199-020.
Date:
September 13, 1918
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard: Mexican Print Collection]
Postcard advertising an exhibit of selections from the Mexican Print Collection. The exhibit was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and ran from September 13th, 1996 to October 12th, 1996. The front of the postcard features a drawing of a woman with long hair and slightly squinted eyes. The drawing is labeled: "Lacandon Woman by Raúl Anguiano."
Date:
September 13, 1996
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bringing Home the Game
Embossed color postcard depicting a cupid dragging a string with red hearts and arrows behind him. Stamped envelopes float above his head; handwritten notes on the envelopes say "Miss R.L. Dill Okla City", Mrs. Alice Dill Okla C-Okla.", and "Earl Dill, O.C.O." Correspondence on the back reads, "Pap was not quite so well yesterday. I guess he has taken a fresh cold but I haven't seen him today as he was not awake when I left. He's not much sick just can't get over the grippe. What her doing did her get her valentine. Rosa" It is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 517 High Street, Oklahoma City Okla. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Feb 13, 1909.
Date:
February 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Birdie Walters, December 13, 1907]
Postcard from a man named Lawrence to Birdie Walters with a photograph of some of the student tents at "A. & M. College, Texas." These tents are line up next to a long row of trees and in front of two large buildings seen in the background. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Lawrence's possible trip to San Marcos on the train in the coming days and that he would love to see her at the depot.
Date:
December 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Linndner, February 13, 1907]
Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Lindner, saying they were glad to receive his letter. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the postcard contains the recipient's name and address.
Date:
February 13, 1907
Creator:
F., P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
Davis, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date:
1956-07-13~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1935]
Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying him that the premium for his policy is due. The postcard includes information about his policy, payment, and the consequences of missing payments. There is a handwritten note reading "Paid Jan 13 - 36 P.S."
Date:
November 13, 1935
Creator:
Union Mutual Life Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]
Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Atami Hotel Postcard]
Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Terry Serna to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]
Postcard to John J. Herrera from Terry Serna that reads: "Hi Johnny! Still in the convention mood. Having a ball before returning to the grind! Terry Serna." The front of the postcard has the image of of a waterfall with people in the foreground. The image is identified on the back of the postcard as "Cascada La Cola De Caballo, Horsetail Falls near Monterrey. Monterrey, N. L., Mexico"
Date:
July 13, 1962
Creator:
Serna, Terry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]
Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends for me. P.S. Rusty havn't wretten to me for a while, 1642 E 53rd St. Apt. 304, Tom Puente."
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Puente, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from L. H. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 13, 1909]
Postcard from L. H. H. to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo depicts a three-story furniture shop. On the edges of the building are trees. On the left side by the trees is a fence. A person is standing by the entrance and another is standing by a pile of wood. On the back, L. H. H. wrote about how beautiful the weather must be where Junia was and that the weather was terrible for him.
Date:
April 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 13, 1909]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has a photograph of a court house in San Angelo with a smaller, older photograph of the building in the upper right corner. The newer building is made out of stone and has tall, arched windows. There is a clock tower in the middle of the building. There are trees around the base. The older version of the courthouse is a small, wooden building with one window in the front. On the front and back, Rose wrote about what she had been doing recently.
Date:
August 13, 1909
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout Wade, November 13, 1914]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Ora Osterhout Wade discussing recent events. She says that she went to the carnival every night during the fair. The postcard has a picture of a house on the front, and it is addressed to Mrs. C. B. Wade in Temple, Texas. It is postmarked San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
November 13, 1914
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from R. N. Eddleman & Company to Stanley E. Kempner, September 13, 1944]
Postal card with letter from R. N. Eddleman & Company to Stanley E. Kempner mentioning that they will pay $9.00 per share for General Crude Oil company capital stock, and that its is subject to confirmation.
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
R. N. Eddleman & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Beth DeBusk, May 13, 1918]
Postcard of Camp MacArthur sent to Mrs. DeBusk, Beth and Boby about his stay in Waco. It shows Section E at the camp.
Date:
May 13, 1918
Creator:
DeBusk, Beth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana]
Postcard of a wharf with bales of cotton in front of ships. Printed text on the back of the postcard states that the place pictured is the Cotton Wharf in New Orleans, Louisiana. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard from Cecil to Lou Rayburn tells of Cecil's traveling plans.
Date:
January 13, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Grottoes on Lovers' Retreat]
Postcard of the grottoes on lovers' retreat in Mineral Wells, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Maggie Peache of Marshall, Texas.
Date:
September 13, 1933
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History