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Oklahoma Historical Society
93
Rosenberg Library
14
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
10
Fire Museum of Texas
7
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
5
Hardin-Simmons University Library
4
Private Collection of Margay Welch
4
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
2
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
2
Texas Medical Association
2
7 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
89
Harris and Eliza Kempner
14
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
14
Texas History Collection
10
Abilene Library Consortium
8
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
7
T. B. Willis Collection
5
Latimer Papers
4
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
4
World War Two Collection
3
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[Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner, April 19, 1950]
Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner apologizing for the delay and informing him that she has heard from his daughter. She states that she has sent him a yellow robe and expresses hope that it will be satisfactory.
Date:
April 19, 1950
Creator:
Hale, Mary B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, motive power for Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion special. 175 of the 248 passengers posing in front of the train, Cimarron, CO.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Haley, E. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - October 19, 1971]
Postcard to John J. Herrera and his wife Olivia from their son, Douglas M. Herrera. The postcard was mailed from Merida, Mexico to Houston, Texas and details the next portion of Douglas's journey and receipt of his father's telegram. The front image is of a hackney coach with "mestizas", two women standing in traditional dress in front of Saint John's Temple.
Date:
October 19, 1971
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Neylaud Hister to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Neylaud Hister to Truett Latimer discussing House Joint Resolutions 4 and 53.
Date:
March 19, 1961
Creator:
Hister, Mrs. Neylaud
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Executed Man]
Postcard of a deceased man. The caption on the postcard indicates that the individual was executed. He appears to have been shot; a pool of blood runs down the sidewalk. Papers are strewn about the body. The feet of onlookers are seen on a doorstep at the top of the postcard.
Date:
November 19, 1913
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Main Street and Court House
Scan of a postcard showing Main Street and the Court House, Sayre, OK.
Date:
October 19, 1911
Creator:
Hosmer Art
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Electric bill for John J. Herrera from the Houston Lighting & Power Company]
Electric bill from Houston Lighting & Power Company to John J. Herrera for service through July 8, 1960. The name "Mr. Ray Svoboda" has been written on one side.
Date:
July 19, 1960
Creator:
Houston Lighting & Power Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, March 19, 1950]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a sailing and fishing trip in Florida waters.
Date:
March 19, 1950
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 313
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 313, "Silver Vista" open-air observation car on rear of excursion train near Sapinero, CO. (Also see 2008.008.3702)
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 313
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 313, "Silver Vista" open-air observation car on rear of excursion train at Gunnison, CO. Note Mac Poor on station platform. (Also see 2008.008.3701)
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on an escursion train at Curecanti, CO, in the Black Canyon. The "Curecanti Needle" was once shown on the old D&RG trademark.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on escursion train leaving Curecanti, CO.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on escursion train, re-crossing the Crystal Creek Bridge for the benefit of photographers on the train.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on escursion train, backing across the Crystal Creek Bridge (over the Gunnison River) in the Black Canyon.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on an escursion train, turning the front part of the train, at Cimarron, CO.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on an escursion train, returning around the wye for the rear portion of the train, Cimarron, CO. (Jack Riley at left)
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, turning the rear part of train, Cimarron, CO.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 361, 2-8-0, on an excursion train stopped at the end of the wye track, Cimarron, CO.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1518 & 1704
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1518 & 1704 at Plainview, Colo, with cars from Union Pacific Mail Train No. 5 being detoured over the DR&GW due to snow blockade in Wyoming, 15 cars, 30 mph.
Date:
February 19, 1949
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1607
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1607, 4-8-2, pushing on caboose 01445 at rear of train X3613. Rear of westbound freight train X3606 shown on adjacent track.
Date:
October 19, 1946
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3557 & 3613
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3557, 2-8-8-2, helping loco 3613 on eastbound freight train near Pando, CO. (Note: loco 3606 passing on westward track.) (see 2008.008.3663)
Date:
October 19, 1946
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3613
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3613, 2-8-8-2, on eastbound freight extra near Pando, CO, with locos 3557 and 1607 pushing, 58 cars, 15 mph. (See 2008.008.3652)
Date:
October 19, 1946
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, south of Englewood, Colo, with 97 cars, running 30 mph, on Oct 19, 1952. Photo taken at 10:22am; engine exploded near Louviers at 11:15am.
Date:
October 19, 1952
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703
A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date:
October 19, 1952
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History