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Fire Museum of Texas
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Rice University Woodson Research Center
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Private Collection of Margay Welch
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Preston George Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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The Mexican Revolution on the Border: Primary Sources from El Paso
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Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 23: Post Cards - Various
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Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 24: Post Cards - V.E. Lauderdale to Family, 1918-09-22
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[Postal Card from Miss M. Atkinson of Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner, March 14, 1966]
Card with letter from Miss M. Atkinson of Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his letter of March 11 and mentions that the piupe had been mailed back to him on March 4th and they believe that it has been received as of this letter.
Date:
March 14, 1966
Creator:
Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field]
Postcard of a field of bluebonnets, with text that says "Blue Bonnets, The State Flower of Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all- Here are the Bluebonnets but have not seen any yet that we are certain that they are the right ones. This is Sunday and a real fine day- Warm and a nice breeze. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
May 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp Campbell Building]
Postcard of a building with Army vehicles parked outside, and text that says "Service Club No. 2, Camp Campbell, Ky.-Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all. Winter is here again. The bivouac ended Saturday morning. We had our racing day and everything was OK. The pup tents really do the job. That box Tuesday really gave me and the others something to chew on. Today it is quite cold but very clear. I worked most of this day. Tonite I think I will walk over to a show. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
February 14, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chanctonbury Ring in Washington, Sussex]
Postcard with an illustration of a town in the country, with a horse pulling a cart on the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Chanctonbury Ring, Washington, Sussex." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania says, "Dear Helen and all. This is a typical scene of this country and represents it quite well. The fireplace is doing quite well and we just had a little food with some toasted bread over the fire place. Snowing a bit out now. Bro Woodward, Woodrow W. Aten."
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Union Pacific (UP) 7018
A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 7018, 4-8-2, Los Angeles, CA.
Date:
January 14, 1940
Creator:
Best, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postal Card from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner, November 14, 1944]
Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they'll give him the best quality of pinks, and that shipment will be made on November 16th. They also acknowledge his order and that they'll do the shipment for the order to be delivered in early Christmas.
Date:
November 14, 1944
Creator:
Borderland Citrus Groves
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from T. N. Carswell to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1955]
Postcard from T. N. Carswell to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of the Park house Parole Bill.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 14, 1907]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The photo depicts a rabbit sitting in the middle of a prairie and a tree off in the distance. On the side and bottom of the postcard, Rose wrote a brief recap of her day.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 4: Relaxation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man hugging a woman under an umbrella. This card is the fourth card in a series of six total cards, entitled "Relaxation." The note on the back of the card reads: "but then she has only been here two days and I feel sure there will be more. If you cant pay the damages I'll take it out in board at some distant date."
Date:
July 14, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma State Capitol
Photograph of a post card of the South front of the Oklahoma State Capitol Building. Photo by Steve Dodson. Printed by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., Oklahoma City, OK. Published by Scenic Color Card Co., Oklahoma City, OK, postmarked June 14, 1967.
Date:
June 14, 1967
Creator:
Dodson, Steve
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Ralph Dorsett to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959]
Postcard from Ralph Dorsett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 510.
Date:
April 14, 1959
Creator:
Dorsett, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) 7614
A photograph postcard showing Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) #7614, 2-8-8-4, Class EM-1, Cumberland Division-Westend, climbing the 2.20% eastbound Cranberry Grade in the Alleghany Mtns, at 15 mph with 55 coal cars, just east of McGuire Tunnel cut, west of Terra Alta, WV
Date:
November 14, 1948
Creator:
Fales, Bruce D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postal Card from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 14, 1954]
Card with letter from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning about a special board meeting for the United Jewish Appeal that's scheduled to happen on Wednesday evening.
Date:
June 14, 1954
Creator:
Freed, Ray, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023
A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023, 4-6-2, on No. 410, running at reduced speed over newly balasted track southwest of Altus, OK, 4 cars, 25 mph
Date:
April 14, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Mrs. Lucille Hall to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Lucille Hall to Truett Latimer asking whether the legislature would be in session on the Friday before Easter. She also asks whether visitors would be admitted.
Date:
March 14, 1961
Creator:
Hall, Mrs. Lucille
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma City, OK
Postcard showing a bird's eye view of the Business Section of Oklahoma City, OK. Published by Fred Harvey, postmarked June 14, 1928.
Date:
June 14, 1928
Creator:
Harvey, Fred
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of Cartoon Man in Plane]
Postcard with a cartoon of a man flying a plane and shouting "I'm plane-ly up in the air over you.....why don't you write?" A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Nevin E. Hermsinger says "Dear Friends, I received your card today, sure glad to hear from you, and that you are all well, I am O.K. had a cold, but it is a little better now. Yes, it is getting colder here now. But you can send a little rain this way if you get too much. Ha ha. I hear it is raining a lot there, but I guess it was needed. It will make it late for corn husking. Well, it is bedtime, hope to hear from you soon. Always a friend. Love Nevin."
Date:
November 14, 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Causeway at Port Lavaca]
Postcard showing the opening of the causeway at Port Lavaca. In the photograph there are multiple military trucks traveling in either direction on the bridge.
Date:
July 14, 1944
Creator:
Hill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Preparedness Parade #1]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
Date:
June 14, 1916
Creator:
Horne, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Preparedness Parade #2]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
Date:
June 14, 1916
Creator:
Horne, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Preparedness Parade #3]
Postcard depicting a parade celebrating the war effort. The Preparedness Parade was a part of a movement by Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military after the beginning of World War I. During this time the United States also supported the revolutionary forces in the Mexican Revolution.
Date:
June 14, 1916
Creator:
Horne, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Preparedness Parade - June 1916]
The 'Preparedness Parade' symbolized a patriotic movement within the El Paso community that showed local support for World Peace by supporting the United States' entry into World War I. Ergo, the El Paso community was ready to assist with the war effort. The preparedness movement was a national patriotic movement and was not exclusive to El Paso. According to the El Paso Herald June 14, 1916, page 2; "8000 March for Preparedness; Thousands Wave Flags and Cheer - All El Paso Pay Tribute to 'Old Glory on Flag Day; Military Bands Make Stirring Music for the Civilian Marchers; Mayor Lea Leads Parade With His Two Small Sons; Many Firms in Line." Leading the parade was Sergeant Claude Tillman and his squad of men representing the El Paso Police Department; next, Grand Marshal John M. Wyatt and his aides, Lieutenant Eastman and Hecox, both USA; and then Mayor Tom Lea with his sons. Other groups present were: 400 employees from the Popular Dry Goods Company; Civil War Veterans; First Division; Women's Club; the Rotary Club; Doctors; Bankers; and many more.
Date:
June 14, 1916
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, May 14, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter with a newspaper clipping glued to the correspondence section of the card. The clipping describes the technical features of the new "Chemical and hose Motor Car" which has a capacity of "700 gallons of water a minute." Johnston mentions L. D. Smith and a fire on March 25, 1925; Smith is possibly the fireman in the photograph on the reverse side seen going up a ladder into a smoking building.
Date:
May 14, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 14, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying out of Jacksonville. The postcard features an image of the O'Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC.
Date:
December 14, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History