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[Pennsylvania National Guard Arriving at the Border]
Postcard image of the Pennsylvania National Guard making camp, with the caption: 'National Guard arriving at the Mexican Border'. Several uniformed guardsmen are fixing a supply wagon; other guardsmen are distributing supplies; and one man near the center is holding a pot. The background - tents are visible on both sides of the image; railroad box cars are visible in the distant background; and an unidentified motorcycle is visible on the left side of the image. Correspondence on the back is post-marked July 31, 1916 (El Paso, Texas) addressed to: Miss Elvira Weakland, 1928 + 13 Ave., Altoona, PA. The message reads: 'This is Sunday it is starting to rain I have not recd a letter from you for a long time over eight days Pat'
Date:
July 1916
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Provost Marshal General of the War Department to Meyer Bodansky - September 23, 1918]
A postcard from the chairman of the Erie, Pennsylvania selective service board to Dr. Meyer Bodansky requesting acknowledgment of his induction into the United States Medical Department.
Date:
September 23, 1918
Creator:
Moore, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 25, 1873]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife to inform her that he had arrived at his mother's, Sarah Osterhout's, home. He included some news about a woman who was sick and that he had received something his wife had sent.
Date:
August 25, 1873
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Paster G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1876]
Postcard from Pastor G. S. Bailey to Sarah Osterhout. The postcard detailed the information for the Baptist Centennial at Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Date:
December 1876
Creator:
Bailey, G. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to Paul Osterhout, May 21, 1884]
Postcard from John Patterson Osterhout to his son, Paul Osterhout, about traveling he had been doing in Pennsylvania. He told him that his daughter, Gertrude, may be staying a few months longer.
Date:
May 21, 1884
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Grace Schiverea to Lt. Roy E. Johnson, August 1944]
Postcard written to Lieutenant Roy E. Johnson from Grace Schiverea, that says: "Hi, Lt. -- Roy - the navy was never like this!!! It sure is a wonderful life - sleeping, swimming & sunning. - Time is going much too quickly. - will see you, on the 25th. (Note "Air Corp" insignia on the front of card - Ahem!!!) Grace." The front of the postcard contains an illustration of a military airplane flying over an ocean at night. The moon is visible in a cloudy sky above the plane and the Air Corps insignia is in the lower-left corner. Text above the image says "Keep 'em Flying."
Date:
August 1944
Creator:
Schiverea, Grace
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of P & L. E. Station]
Postcard of a train station with four men in suits standing outside, behind the train track. A powerline stands by the station, on the deck. The right edge identifies the scene as "P. & L. E. Station, Monogahela, Pa." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont Texas."
Date:
March 13, 1901
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pittsburgh From Washington Heights]
Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 9, 1905
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Liberty Bell]
Postcard of the cracked Liberty Bell in a black and white photograph. The note above the bell reads, "Sure do wish you were here with us - With Love - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oilwell Derrick in Bradford, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a wooden oil derrick erected over a shed with a group of people on the ground. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Dear Mamie, I'd like to shake you for not writing when my train letters was longer. Have at you, woman. I hear you're going to leave old Gunston. Good work my dear, and please give my B. some extra hand slaps for me. Remember our fights? Oh no. Heard lots about you, please write, Bowie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden McFadden Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
September 8, 1910
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 Giant Potato]
Postcard of a man standing on a giant potato in a train car. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Potato - The Kind we Raise in Maine." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I saw a Indian an wigwam it was made out of birch bark. I am sitting in the trailer writing this do you want one of these potatoes? Claire."
Date:
May 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cartoon Men]
Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
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 Lake Near Watertown, Tennessee]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with green hills, and text that says "Greetings from Watertown, Tenn." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All- Time is flying as you can see by the incorrect date. This is 8:30 AM and we are at a small town in Tenn. Next stop will be Arkansas- adress should be- Co "C" Main T Bn 12th Armd Division, Camp Chafee Arkansas. Will later be in Camp Barkley, Texas."
Date:
November 1, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Indian River in Florida]
Postcard of the Indian River in Florida, with a road running next to it. A handwritten note addressed to Clara Aten & Family from Col. Nevin E. Hermseige says "Hello Folks: I received your very nice card to-day, glad to hear from you, and hope you are all well. I am O.K. Mother said Carl had the mumps, I bet he looked sweet. Ha. I hope none of the rest got them. I haven't heard from Pappy K. lately either, the last I heard he was O.K. How does Woodie like the army by now? I guess everyone will be glad when it is over. It rained hard here all day, but is stopped just now, but it still looks like rain. Write when you can. As Ever. Nevin. Happy Easter."
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Hermseige, Nevin E.
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 Ford's Restaurant in Aberdeen, Maryland]
Postcard of Ford's Restaurant on U.S. Route 40 in Aberdeen, Maryland. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All. The weather is a bit warmer here now. This is the first day & it is quite interesting. We came to Aberdeen tonite. My address here is- Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Woodrow."
Date:
May 17, 1943
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 Westbrook, Connecticut Beach]
Postcard of a beach in Westbrook, Connecticut, lined with beach houses. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I stayed all night in a trailer camp. I saw a ship go through a bridge. Guess who. R."
Date:
May 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jefferson Davis Monument]
Postcard of the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "This is the first day of [?] and it was one swell day as far as weather & everything else is concerned. There was nothing at all exciting but it does take time to get into operation. We'll have more to report later. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Arkansas Ozarks]
Postcard with photos of several different scenes, and text that says "Greetings from Arkansas Ozarks." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Chaffee says "Dear Helen and all- Quite chilly today and looks like snow. Hope that it doesn't snow or the [?] will be an ice cake as we have no antifreeze. Alcohol seems to be all we can get may get some this pm. We worked today again. Am enjoying our [?] very much. How do you like this card? Cannot state how long we will be here - unknown yet. Bro Woodrow."
Date:
November 7, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Abilene State Park]
Postcard of a stone stairway leading up a grassy hill to a long building. Typed text on the postcard says "Approach to Recreation Center, Abilene State Park, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Dear Helen and all: This is the state park of Abilene- about 20 miles away from the city. Received that great post card yesterday. Glad to hear the candy arrived safely and was enjoyed. As ever "Woodrow."
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History