Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
131
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
48
Rosenberg Library
30
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
20
Fire Museum of Texas
18
Patrick Heath Public Library
8
Private Collection of Margay Welch
6
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
6
Laredo Public Library
5
National WASP WWII Museum
5
20 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
123
Texas History Collection
58
Harris and Eliza Kempner
30
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
28
T. B. Willis Collection
20
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
18
Abilene Library Consortium
14
World War Two Collection
9
Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection
8
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
7
21 More
Serial/Series Title
States
Decade
Month
[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter, July, 1912]
Postcard from Henry Woodward to George Pendexter describing the fire engine in the picture on the back. The photo shows a fire engine with a water hose wound up in the center and another one pointed in the air. The men of the Winchester Park Fire Station are sitting on the truck, two in the front, and five in the back.
Date:
July 13, 1912
Creator:
Woodward, Henry W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Burning Oil Field, Humble, Texas]
Postcard of a burning oil field near Houston, Texas. A large wall of smoke covers the background behind a fenced area. In the distance, people are observing the scene near the fence
Date:
July 13, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a German Fire Engine]
Postcard of two German firemen driving an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a ladder and pressurized canisters.
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fire Chiefs]
Postcard with five images of fire chiefs in automobiles on its front. The center image is labeled with "chief", and the surrounding images are labeled with "asst. chief." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I will start with our chiefs, a very nice view card, then will go on to all of our new style Fire Department. I have ordered a lot, but they have not arrived yet. Be here in a few days. We have not any big where they could get the pictures of the departments [...]"
Date:
July 24, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Berlin Fire Department]
Postcard of German firemen in four auto fire engines. The line of automobiles is seen in front of a three-story brick building.
Date:
July 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photograph of Fire Ruins in Battle Creek, Michigan]
Postcard with a photograph of fire ruins of the "East End Sheds" in Battle Creek, Michigan. There are two lines of people on the outside of the building and a dead horse seen lying on the ground between the doors to the garage.
Date:
July 15, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Bernard Shannahan to George Pendexter, July 7, 1912]
Postcard from B. Shannahan to George Pendexter with a photograph showing a firemen convention in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The photograph shows a horse-drawn fire wagon racing down a street with a large crowd of people lined up on the sidewalk watching the action; some of the firemen on the wagon are working with the large hose loaded in the back.
Date:
July 5, 1912
Creator:
Shannohan, Bernard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Cameron, Texas]
Postcard of two firemen in a horse-drawn fire engine near the garage of a fire station. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says, "What do you know about this? Will send you some from Marlin and Temple. -Virge."
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Alarm Response, Providence, R.I.]
Postcard of a fire department deploying a hose wagon in response to a fire. The vehicle is quickly moving to the right and towards the foreground. Several suited men are watching from the garage door in the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "If you write again soon, address to chillmark, M.V., Mass - and here for a short stay. Would you care for a view from the [...] fire dept. Though, mostly sea views."
Date:
July 20, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, July 24, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter mentioning a recent fire that took place by a drug store and restaurant; Johnston says this took place "across the street from the Parker fire" that he had sent a card of in the past. The photograph shows the ruins of a building in Bellevue, Michigan after having been destroyed by a fire in December 1911; the only thing left is a pile of rubble and dirt.
Date:
July 24, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Berlin Fire Department]
Postcard of a fire station in Berlin, Germany, with the firemen in four auto fire engines parked outside of their garages. The back of the postcard has a message from the sender, discussing the trade of collectible postcards.
Date:
July 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Ocean Avenue in East Hampton, New York]
Postcard of an illustration of a straight dirt road with a sidewalk and border shrubs on the left side, beyond which are large farm-style houses. A woman in a white dress walks with a child along the sidewalk, looking back at an automobile and horse-drawn buggy. Text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as Ocean Avenue in East Hampton, New York. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Miss Margaret Hallock in Derby, Connecticut.
Date:
1909-07-30~
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
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Ohio]
Postcard of a two-story, red brick fire station. The building has three double doors at its front, windows along its second story, and a belfry on its right. A woman is standing in front of the building, holding an umbrella. A hatted man is standing near the tower on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am going to Detroit in about two weeks, and will remember you. Thanks for your appreciation for what I have sent."
Date:
July 3, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Fire Station No. 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana]
Postcard to George Pendexter with a picture showing fire station number 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In front of the station there is a large machine used to fight fires being pulled by two horses; four men are sitting on top of the machine.
Date:
July 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fire Fighters Driving to a Fire]
Postcard of the Providence Fire Department riding a horse-drawn fire engine to a fire, moving diagonally towards the foreground. Two fire fighters are at the front of the vehicle, seven are standing on its side, and one is on the ladder at the back. The sender has left a handwritten note at the back of the postcard; it says, "Please pardon delay due to not having the kind you desire on hand. I like hospitals, monuments, and light horses, best of all - then anything interesting or pleasing to look at. I am going away next week for the rest of the summer, so you can address to Chilmark, M.A. [...]"
Date:
July 3, 1912
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
[Postcard from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]
Card from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have marked his order for shipment for the date noted on his previous letter.
Date:
July 10, 1950
Creator:
Semmes Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.
Date:
July 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Houston High School]
Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]
Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 5, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marlin Public School]
Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 1, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 1: Sensation]
Postcard one of a set of six entitled "Sensation" with a photograph of a man reaching for a woman's umbrella. The note on the back of the card reads: "Dear Harry. Before your fran had been here twenty four hours she started killing flies and broke my cream pitcher..."
Date:
July 11, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Series, Part 4: Relaxation]
Postcard from Rose Collins to Harry Bahl with an illustration of a man hugging a woman under an umbrella. This card is the fourth card in a series of six total cards, entitled "Relaxation." The note on the back of the card reads: "but then she has only been here two days and I feel sure there will be more. If you cant pay the damages I'll take it out in board at some distant date."
Date:
July 14, 1910
Creator:
Collins, Rose
System:
The Portal to Texas History