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McAlester Fire Department
Photograph of a fire department in action in McAlester, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL. Published by W. R. Edwards, McAlester, OK, postmarked April 22, 1942.
Date:
April 22, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Denison Dam Stone Marker]
Postcard of Denison Dame stone marker in the shape of the state of Texas built up on bricks. Embedded across the marker is the word Texas. Typography across the top portion of the post card reads "Best town in Texas by a damsite". In the bottom white border of the postcard the location Denison, Texas is visible.
Date:
1942~/1949~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Denison Dam Proposal]
Postcard image of proposal of Denison Dam as what it would look like when completed. Text on front reads "Red River Dam as it will appear when completed". The text on the back reads "Now under construction at a cost of more than $50,000,000, the huge earthen dam between Denison, Texas, and Durant, Oklahoma, will look like this from south when completed. Length of main dam 14,000 feet; dike extension 7,800 feet; maximum height 165 feet. Reservoir will inundate 127,600 acres in Texas and Oklahoma.".
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of South Carolina Capitol]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the state capitol in Columbia, South Carolina. A note from Helen Landau to her parents-in-law is written on the back.
Date:
May 13, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Frozen Niagara]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Frozen Niagara rock structure in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. A note from Harold Landau to Helen Landau is written on the back.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of New Municipal Auditorium]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the new Municipal Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri, which served as the headquarters for the U.S.O. A note from Helen Landau to Bette Michaelis is written on the back of the postcard.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Vanderbilt Hospital]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Tennessee State Capitol]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the Tennessee state capitol in Nashville.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Lake]
Postcard with a colored drawing of a lake at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Date:
[1942..1943]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Mammoth Cave]
Postcard with a colored drawing of the entrance to the Frozen Niagara rock structure in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. A note from Harold Landau to Helen Landau is written on the back.
Date:
August 16, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lincoln's Birthplace]
Postcard with a colored drawing of a log cabin, labeled Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, and the inscriptions in memorial hall. There is a note on the back from Harold Landau to his wife Helen.
Date:
August 16, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Ann Club
Photograph a postcard showing the first Disaster Canteen van donated by the Oklahoma City Rotary Ann Club in 1942. The members of the Rotary Ann club are standing in front of the van at the Skirvin Hotel.
Date:
1942~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Temple with Palm Tree]
Postcard of a large three-story building on a street corner with a palm tree and other plants in the foreground and several automobiles in the street. There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard that reads "Temple, Texas" and handwritten correspondence on the back.
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Smallwood, Doris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Gun Crew Protecting Road]
Postcard of soldiers surrounding a cannon next to a road. Typed text below the photo says "Gun Crew in Action Protecting Road Junction, Tennessee Maneuvers."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldier with Pigeon]
Postcard of a soldier loaded down with equipment and holding a pigeon. Typed text below the photo says "Pigeon about to be Released with a Message at Lebanon, Tenn."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tennessee Wagon Maker]
Postcard of a wagon maker working while soldiers practice maneuvers in the background. Typed text below the photo says "This Walter Hill, Tenn. Wagon Maker is too Busy to Watch the Maneuvers."
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania]
Postcard of the Susquehanna River seen from Sullivan Trail near Berwick, Pa. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Howdy- Thurs. Morn. We three of us arrived here safely last nite at 6:00. Now it is raining and there is plenty of mud but some sidewalks. The camp is real, very new and very [?]. This is one you should see. I'll be resettled by the weekend I hope. Will write more very soon. Woodrow."
Date:
September 17, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tennessee Road]
Postcard of a road surrounded with green grass and trees, and typed text: "One of the good roads through Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Dear Helen and all. This is [?] and we officers are gathering at Dunbar Cave near Clarksville to have a chicken barbeque which is sponsored by the International [?] Co. (pause) we had a delicious chicken barbeque and a swell time. We went into the cave etc. Everything was very good. I went to Nashville Sat. nite and stayed till yesterday (Sun 4:00 pm) Send my gas ration book immediately. Bro. Woodie."
Date:
September 20, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Montgomery County Courthouse]
Postcard of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all. This is Sat. morning and our Co. just returned from a one day bivouac. It was the first night spent in a pup tent. Two of us had 6 blankets. Can you imagine me getting cold. We had a very interesting time and everyone seemed to cooperate very well. Each one cooked his own meal last nite. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
October 10, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Squirrel Cartoon]
Postcard with cartoon of a man and woman looking at a squirrel with a nut in the foreground, with a woman playing tennis in the background. Text on the cartoon says "Rather nutty here- But I like it!" A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Give my regards to the girls. Hello Hellen, Just a line I am at White Howen on a visit up at George Sister. Still thinking of you girls come and see me. Marie K."
Date:
September 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cleveland Public Square]
Postcard of a public square in Cleveland, Ohio, facing southeast, with buildings, a monument, and many cars in and around the square. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Lt. W. W. Aten, Camp Perry Ohio, Cleveland, Sun Morn, Sept 6, 42. This is a cut of Cleveland and it does seem like quite a nice place. We went to a show last night and saw Ted Lewis- orchestra on the stage and a real big picture. I guess I slept thru part of it. Cleveland is 82 miles from camp. We will soon be sight seeing and I hope its good. Your Bro, Woodrow."
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]
Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
Lockwood, Ted
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tennessee]
Postcard with scenes of Tennessee and text that says "Greetings from Tennessee." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. Lt. Crews and I just returned from Gallatin where we again visited his aunt and uncle. We had the usual hospitality and saw where part of the Army is bivouacked on maneuvers now but leaving tomorrow. This was quite a clear day for a charge - just warm enough. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
November 8, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History