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[Postcard of Pueblo Gold and Country Club]
Postcard of the Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado. A printed note below the picture says "Pueblo, a Thriving City With a Lasting Prosperity." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley and Miss Lou Rayburn says, "I met Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at a big party given in their honor. They asked to be remembered to you. I have had so many lonely mt. trips - it is beautiful here and so cool. Lois Meade."
Date:
August 1951
Creator:
Meade, Lois
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Joseph's School Photograph #2]
Postcard of the St. Joseph's School in Panna Maria, Texas.
Date:
August 6, 1966
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #3]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #1]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #4]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[El Campo Library Building Photograph #2]
Postcard of the El Campo Library Building in El Campo, Texas.
Date:
August 1989
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Fayette County Court House, August 29, 1944]
Postcard with a photograph of the Fayette County Court House in La Grange, Texas and a handwritten message on the back from "Pastor" to Mr. H. E. Hill saying that he will see him when he gets back.
Date:
August 29, 1944
Creator:
Fox Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce to Margaret Hill, August 28, 1996]
Postcard from the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce to Margaret Hill inviting her to the WASP Reunion Committee Meeting.
Date:
August 28, 1996
Creator:
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sugarmill Fort Bend County]
Photographic postcard labeled Sugar mill Fort Bend County, Tex Schlueter, Houston. Photo is of large building complex on a stream. Numerous smoke stacks. Addressed to Miss Addy Koeffleck, Schulenburg, TX. Post marked Oct. 6, ____.
Date:
August 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Adobe Bricks]
Postcard image of three boys wearing hats and overalls, posing with their pet goat in front of an adobe brick house, with the text "Adobe Bricks" handwritten in the lower-left corner. There is a large pile of adobe bricks on the left side of the image and a desert hill visible in the background. The back of the postcard reads: "Better keep these cards G.M. May send you some interesting ones later on. Signed, Walter." The postcard is addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland Maine, Box 365 and post marked August 3, 1913.
Date:
August 1913
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. Troops in Mexico]
U.S. Troop in Mexico. Punitive Expedition Troops somewhere in Mexico. Walter H. Horne does not provide us with any specific information about the exact location of these Troops; or to which Unit these Troops are a part of. However since they are in Mexico, these Troops are undoubtedly part of General Pershing's Punitive Expedition in Mexico ca. 1916 - 1917. The unknown group of men are part of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Most of the men look tired and dirty but a few men have managed to smile for the camera. There are several horses in the background as well as at least 3 supply wagons. Back of the postcard in parenthesis: "5th over the river", according to research, in 1916, the 5th Calvary Regiment was dispatched to the Texas - Mexico border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition. The "river" in this case is the Rio Grande River. This postcard is addressed to: Miss Elvira Weakland, 1928 - 13 Ave., Altoona, PA. It reads: 'My O My isn't [sic] it warm if i only had some ice put some in your next letter.', Pat. The postcard is post marked El Paso, Texas, August 1, 1916. A …
Date:
August 1916
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. Troop Camp in Mexico]
Chow time - Punitive Expedition Troops somewhere in Mexico. These soldiers, who are part of General Pershing's Punitive Expedition into Mexico, take time to eat and rest. The soldiers sit in tall grass. Zoom in on this image to see close ups of some of the men eating in this photographic event. See also image titled: [U.S. Troops in Mexico] WH-PC-196-009 - same photograph series. Walter H. Horne, does not leave us with any information about where he or these troops were when this image was captured. We also do not have the name for this army unit. However since this image was captured in Mexico, ca. 1916, the troops were part of Pershing's Punitive Expedition into Mexico. The only information written on the back of the image is: '5th over the river'. According to research, in 1916, the 5th Calvary Regiment was dispatched to the Texas - Mexico border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition. The "river" in this case is the Rio Grande River.
Date:
August 1916
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myrna to Sterling Houston - August 2001]
Postcard from Myrna to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The postcard comes after Myrna traveled to various locations in Europe, including the Tate Modern in London, where this particular postcard was acquired. It shows a mixed media painting by the artist Chris Ofili of a woman in profile. The hand-written note also mentions that she is back in Puerto Rico.
Date:
August 2001
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1952-08-12]
Postcard from Luciano Santoscoy of El Paso, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 12, 1952. After sitting in on a school board meeting in Pecos, Texas, Luciano is encouraging LULAC to take a serious look at the local issues.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
Santoscoy, Luciano
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rainbow & Veteran's Memorial Bridges]
Color photo postcard picturing the new Veteran's Memorial Bridge in front of the older Rainbow Bridge. These bridges connect Bridge City and Port Arthur, Texas over the Neches River. Written on the back of the card, "Twin bridges span the Neches River connecting Bridg City & Port Arthur. The cable-stayed Veteran's Memorial Bridge was dedicated on Sept. 8, 1990, 52 years after the Rainbow Bridge. The clearance of the new bridge is 143 feet; the old bridge is 176 feet." It is postmarked Bridge City, Texas on Sept 8, 1990.
Date:
August 1990
Creator:
Chiasson, Charlotte
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wind Powering America Newsletter
Wind Powering America is a nationwide initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program designed to educate, engage, and enable critical stakeholders to make informed decisions about how wind energy contributes to the U.S. electricity supply. As part of Wind Powering America's outreach efforts, the team publishes a biweekly e-newsletter. This postcard is a marketing piece that stakeholders can provide to interested parties; it will guide them to the a website page at which they can sign up for the e-newsletter.
Date:
August 1, 2012
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Enid, OK
Photograph of Grand Avenue north from Main Street, Enid, OK. Printed by S.L. & Co. Published by Washburn Cigar Co., postmarked August 1, 1910.
Date:
August 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Platt National Park
Photograph of the Vendome Artesian Well in Platt National Park (now known as Chickasaw National Recreation Area), Sulphur, OK, August 7, 1924. Postcard Album.
Date:
August 7, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Platt National Park
Photograph of the Artesian Hotel in Platt National Park (now known as Chickasaw National Recreation Area), Sulphur, OK, August 7, 1924. Postcard Album.
Date:
August 7, 1924
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]
Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters]
Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters with an image on the front showing West Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut; there is a line of houses positioned along the water front. The note on the reverse side of the card discusses Harper's being in Westbrook during the month of August and that there is "good fishing, boating and crabing" there.
Date:
1907-08?
Creator:
Harper, Raymond L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, August 18, 1912]
Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, discussing her trip to Boerne, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helen's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There are other wooden buildings beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill.
Date:
August 18, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]
Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Hortense to Ned A. Zaeller, August 11, 1910]
Postcard from Hortense to her brother, Ned. A. Zaeller, thanking him for his letter and writing to say she went to a concert the night before. The front of the postcard features an illustration of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline. There are dense trees and bushes in front of the bluffs.
Date:
August 11, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History