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[Letter from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Hebert Kempner, June 18, 1952]

Card with letter from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Hebert Kempner replying to his letter of June 16th regarding the cherries. He mentioned that their Cherry harvest has started and that they'll ship his package as soon as possible. He also mentions that they'd be happy to fill his order for July Nectarines, but they wouldn't be ready before July 25th. And he mentions that the cherries will reach him promptly and in good condition.
Date: June 18, 1952
Creator: Foster, Myron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card From Myron Foster to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 23, 1948]

Card with letter from Myron Foster to Isaac Herbert Kempner as per his request of September 15th to include a card enclosed to be placed in the package of Golden Delicious Apples to de shipped to Mrs. J. C. Wilson. He mentions that these apples will be delivered by October 15th.
Date: September 23, 1948
Creator: Foster, Myron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 3, 1944]

Card with letter from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that he's again Lee Class's agent this year and he'd like to make his report to the University, So he's requesting Kempner to let him hear from him by a return mail.
Date: May 3, 1944
Creator: Judd, B. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Spokane, Washington]

Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with five horse-drawn vehicles outside their respective garage doors. To the right of the rightmost wagon, there is a sixth door that says, "Police." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "An account of the stupendous amount of work in my department at present. I am unable to make up my list of correspondents. For this you can permit me to decline your offer."
Date: November 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Olympic Hotel]

Postcard of a multistory pale yellow building near a busy street, described as "The Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Wash." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Columbia River Longview Bridge 2]

Postcard of a bridge stretching over a large river splitting two fields with scattered houses and factories. On the top and bottom of the postcard, you are encouraged to "Park on the world's highest bridge over shipping, and view longview from the clouds on the direct route from Canada to Old Mexico." On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "Columbia river longview bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon. This six million dollar span is the highest in the world over deep water shipping. Length of bridge 1 6-10 miles, height of steel above water 330 feet. Connecting the Pacific Highway with the Scenic All Ocean Oregon Coast Route via the Lower Columbia River Highway."
Date: unknown
Creator: Curteich & Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Columbia River Longview Bridge]

Postcard of a bridge stretching over a large river splitting two fields with scattered houses and factories. On the top and bottom of the postcard, you are encouraged to "Park on the world's highest bridge over shipping, and view longview from the clouds on the direct route from Canada to Old Mexico." On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "Columbia river longview bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon. This six million dollar span is the highest in the world over deep water shipping. Length of bridge 1 6-10 miles, height of steel above water 330 feet. Connecting the Pacific Highway with the Scenic All Ocean Oregon Coast Route via the Lower Columbia River Highway."
Date: unknown
Creator: Curteich & Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Residence on North Yakima Ave.]

Postcard of a two story house on North Yakima Ave., Tacoma, Wash. The note below the picture reads, "My dear Mamie May 28-1907. I wish you were here to spend the day with me in the park tomorrow - we are going to have a picnic. It's only a block from me. I will make some sketches and think of my Beaumont girls. Write to me. Lovingly, Estelle Avrith 215 North K Street."
Date: May 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier]

Postcard of a white dock on a placid lake with a snow capped mountain in the distance, described as "Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oregon State Building]

Postcard of a two story white building with a golden domed roof. The scene is described as, "Oregon State Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "The Exposition is lovely and I know you would enjoy being here and taking in the Seattle air and other amusements. Lots of Love Carver-Lee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 65 Beach Ave. Charlotte, N. Y."
Date: August 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Sent to D. W. Kempner - 1944]

Postcard sent from Lt. (JG) J. A. Pipen in Washington state to D. W. Kempner in Galveston, to say hello. The front of the card features an image of a lake surrounded by mountains with sparse trees. Printed text below the image identifies it as "Lake Chelan - 55 miles of fresh water beauty in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State."
Date: February 26, 1944
Creator: Pipen, J. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History