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[Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, April 8, 1908]
Postcard from L. A. to Mr. Will L. Henkle, thanking him for sending something, and discussing Texas's pretty landscape. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Holy Angels Academy in Boerne, Texas, a two-story building with wrap-around porches on both stories. There is a small tower extending from the center of the roof of the building, with a cross-shaped spire at the top. There are a few short steps leading up to the first-story porch and the front door to the academy. There are several trees surrounding the building, obscuring much of the second-story.
Date:
1908-04-08~
Creator:
A., L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. To Harris Leon Kempner, April 8, 1960]
Card with letter from Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner acknowledging his his package. And they mention that the article will be repaired at the earliest possible and will cost $3.25.
Date:
April 8, 1960
Creator:
Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Alice H. Marks to D. W. Kempner, April 16, 1951]
Postcard from Alice H. Marks to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his order.
Date:
April 16, 1951
Creator:
Alice H. Marks
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati]
Postcard of a suspension bridge crossing a body of water in Cincinnati, Ohio. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten in Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and all: We just had our Easter dinner at the Mill Cafeteria here in Cleveland. This is a real perfect day for Easter too. I had an egg & 1/2 for dinner in a salad. Everything is swell. So long. Bro. Woodrow."
Date:
April 25, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1954]
Postcard from Breck's to D. W. Kempner responding to his inquiry about a shipment. They state that their records indicate that the shipment was sent but that it probably got lost in the mail. They tell him that they are sending him a duplicate shipment, ask him to send one shipment back if both show up, and assure him that they will reimburse him for any cost incurred on his end.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burns to Truett Latimer, April 29, 1959]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burns to Truett Latimer stating that they do not want a Reform School brought into Abilene.
Date:
April 29, 1959
Creator:
Burns, Mr. Sam & Burns, Mrs. Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 21, 1909]
Postcard from Rose Chamberlin to Junia Roberts Osterhout. The front has three photos stacked vertically. The one on top has buildings in the plains and is a general view of Fort Concho. The second one is the officers' quarters and has a row of stone houses with a road out in front. All the houses have slanted roofs and chimneys. At the start of the road is a fence with an open gate. The bottom one is the soldiers' quarters and has a row of roofs held up by wooden columns, attached to a stone building. On the back, Rose wrote about what she'd been up to and pieces of local news.
Date:
April 21, 1909
Creator:
Chamberlin, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 17, 1956]
Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company common stock Currently Trading 47 bid - 49 asked.
Date:
April 17, 1956
Creator:
Charles B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, April 28, 1917]
Postcard from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home in Texas regarding his current trip across the Atlantic Ocean. Clay does not say anything of great importance in this letter but was recovering from his recent sea-sickness.
Date:
April 28, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
T. and P. Hospital, Marshall, Texas
Color tinted halftone postcard of the Texas & Pacific Railway Hospital, in Marshall, Texas. The image was probably taken not long after the building was opened in 1928, but this card was probably printed in the 1930s, based on the linen style paper. It was sent through the mails and postmarked on April 24, 1940. The view shows a drive in the foreground curving in front of the building. The building is a long horizontal two-story structure with a slightly projecting entrance section. Three automobiles are parked on the drive. Printed in the white border above the image is the title, "T. & P. Hospital, Marshall, Texas," and printed below the image is the code "2461-29." Printed between the message and address sections: "C. T. American Art, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made only by Curt Teich Co., Inc., Chicago." The card is addressed to Mrs. Violet Swain in Austin, Texas.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
Curt Teich & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dalton to Truett Latimer, April 29, 1959]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dalton to Truett Latimer pleading that he use his influence against the Reform School for Abilene.
Date:
April 29, 1959
Creator:
Dalton, J. B. & Dalton, Mrs. J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ralph Dorsett to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959]
Postcard from Ralph Dorsett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 510.
Date:
April 14, 1959
Creator:
Dorsett, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. E. Eisenhower, April 1961]
Postcard from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. E. Eisenhower discussing a bill that would save daylight in Texas.
Date:
April 1961
Creator:
Eisenhower, Mrs. M. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ray Erwin to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]
Postcard from Ray Erwin to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 510.
Date:
April 15, 1959
Creator:
Erwin, Ray
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) 1442
A photograph postcard showing Baltimore & Ohio (B & O) #1442, 4-4-2, Riverside Baltimore, OH. Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works, June 1910. Engine scrapped in 1945.
Date:
April 2, 1939
Creator:
Fales, Bruce D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, April 26, 1948]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that the curtains and valances she sent them have been received and that they will return them as soon as possible.
Date:
April 26, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Roger Fulton to Birdie Walters in Dripping Springs, Texas]
Postcard from Roger Fulton to Barbie Walters with a note on that reads in part: "may you be loved by all but most by me." The illustration on the front of the card is of a bouquet of flowers with a border created by vines.
Date:
April 1908
Creator:
Fulton, Roger L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from the Galveston Country Club to Isaac H. Kempner, April 12, 1949]
Postal card from the Galveston Country Club to Isaac H. Kempner informing him that lockers are available to reserve for $12.00 a year in the new locker rooms.
Date:
April 12, 1949
Creator:
Galveston Country Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from the Galveston Country Club Tournament Committee, April 18, 1950]
Postal card from the Galveston Country Club Tournament Committee informing golfers of the new rules implemented for Saturdays.
Date:
April 18, 1950
Creator:
Galveston Country Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pine Island, Caddo Lake, Marshall, Texas--6
Color halftone postcard printed on textured linen paper showing Pine Island, Caddo Lake, near Marshall, Texas. Bushes are growing on the shore in the foreground and tree branches with moss hang from above. A small motor boat with three passengers is moving across the water, and the shore in the background is covered with bushes and trees. Printed on the bottom of the image is the title, "Pine Island, Caddo Lake, Marshall, Texas -- 6." Printed between the message and address sections is: "Pub. by Gene Holder, Marshall, Texas. National Color Post Card Made in U. S. A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis., (DDF)." The postmark on the back is dated 1947, and the card is addressed to Mr. Stewart Anspacher, Seven Valleys, Penn.
Date:
April 2, 1947
Creator:
Geo, Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[C. O. D. Package Notice from Geo. J. Ball, Inc.]
Postcard to Daniel W. Kempner from Geo. J. Ball, Inc. explaining that a cash on delivery package has been mailed and indicating amount of the charge.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 9980 on "Texas Zephyr"
A photograph postcard showing the Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 9980 streamlined 2-unit diesel-electric, 2 units on passenger train No. 2, "Texas Zephyr", west of Wichita Falls, TX, 9 cars, 60 mph.
Date:
April 26, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306, 4-4-0, on Train No. 53, leaving Altus, OK, 2 cars
Date:
April 20, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History