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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 Grandma Goodman to Robert Goodman, July 9, 1958]
Postcard from Grandma Goodman to Robert Goodman, saying hello. The front of the postcard features a photograph of three buildings along a street. The building on the left is made from stone and has a chain-link fenced area on the left side; the building in the middle has two garages and an add-on on the right side; and the building on the far right is only barely visible. The words "Swimming Pool, Fire House And Library, Boerne, Texas" are printed at the top of the postcard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker, July 15, 1907]
Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.
Date:
July 12, 1907
Creator:
Sill, Edward William
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 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 of Soldiers Marching at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of the soldiers of Section "B" marching on a dirt road at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. William Jennings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and says, "Dear friend, This is [?] life down here and I like it better every day. Am at present (acting) corporal while in the detention camp. Will be assigned to my squad or company when I get out of quarantine. Roland A Bosler. Aviation Camp, Waco, Texas."
Date:
March 25, 1918
Creator:
Bosler, Roland A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 2, 1963]
Card with letter from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Leon Kempner requesting them to provide the information requested and any additional information they desire for them top have correct records and mailing addresses since the last one they sent has never been returned.
Date:
December 2, 1963
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fire Fighters with a Hand-Drawn Fire Engine]
Postcard of uniformed fire fighters standing near a hand-drawn fire engine. The engine has two poles on its front for the fire fighters to carry, and requires multiple people to move. The engine has the words, " Torrent Veteran" written on its hose. On the back of the postcard, the sender left a handwritten message that says, "Cannot find any cards of the Phila. Fire Dept. -Edna V. Johnson."
Date:
June 29, 1911
Creator:
Johnson, Edna V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon]
Postcard of two fire fighters on a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is labeled with "Laurel" and "No. 1 Y.F.D." on its side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Bryn Mawr, Pa.]
Postcard of the Bryn Mawr Fire Department at their new station, a two-story brick building with a belfry on the left. At the front of the station, there are three garage doors at the base, with a balcony above. The fire fighters are lined up with two horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "As there is no principal strut here I will send you this. I am at St. David, Pa. These is nothing here but the station and a few houses, no stores. I expect to go down to Atlantic City this week."
Date:
September 11, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Fire Engine]
Postcard of fire fighters riding a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is to the right of a small park with a fountain.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the York Fire Department Engine House]
Postcard of a fire fighter driving a Goodwill steam fire engine, a vehicle drawn by four black horses. The back of the vehicle has a large, cylindrical tank facing upward.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jane E. Leonard Recitation Hall]
Postcard of a photograph of a large, three-story brick and stone building with windows along each floor, on each side of the building. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as the Jane E. Leonard Recitation Hall in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Handwritten text on the other side of the postcard is addressed to Miss Margaret Hallock in Derby, Connecticut.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Altoona, Pennsylvania]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.
Date:
July 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Warren Weiler to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1956]
Letter from D. Warren Weller to Daniel W. Kempner, confirming his order and payment for flower cuttings.
Date:
July 5, 1956
Creator:
Weiler, D. Warren
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]
Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date:
October 20, 1917
Creator:
Mann, Fred
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 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