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[Postcard to Mrs. E. Lasker, August 27, 1941]

Postcard to Mrs. E. Lasker, discussing the sender's sickness. The front of the postcard features a colored illustration of the front of a white, two-story plantation-style house with a red roof and green window shutters. There are several trees of varying size lining the front of the building, and there is an automobile parked in the large front drive.
Date: August 27, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Meyer Bodansky - August 1931]

Postcard to Dr. Meyer Bodansky from a friend visiting New Mexico. The friend has detailed plans for a return to Texas through San Antonio. The front picture is of the arrival of a stagecoach at the end of the Santa Fe Trail.
Date: August 27, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from The Taft School to Harris Leon Kempner, August 27, 1963 ]

Card with letter from The Taft School to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for sending information about Bill Alpert as it'll help them in judging the boy's qualification for admission to Taft.
Date: August 27, 1963
Creator: The Taft School
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Showing Ohio Avenue in Wichita Falls, Texas]

Postcard showing a view looking down Ohio Avenue in Wichita Falls, Texas; there are people walking walking across the street and an automobile driving towards the camera. The text on the picture reads: "Hello Mayme - This isn't such a bad town, am stopping her a day or two..."
Date: August 27, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of John Smith]

Postcard of John Smith wearing armor and bearing a sword. His coat of arms is in the upper left corner. The note above the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, Why don't you ever write? Wish you were here with me, Sia." On the back of the postcard, a biography of John Smith is typed. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington W. Va."
Date: August 27, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fritz Hotel in Junction]

Postcard of a two story building with two cars parked in front. The scene is described as "High in the Hills - Elevation 2180 Feet Above Sea Fritz Hotel, Junction, Texas." The author adds, "This is where we spent night." The message on the back reads, "Arrived here about 8 last night after a hat ride spent 1 1/2 hours in Austin with Mrs. Bishopp + had a picture first persons we saw when arriving here was Crowley Butler + Ray Britton - but along fine yesterday. Miss you lots - Love Mamie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Hot Wells Bath House in San Antonio]

Postcard of a two story building with a blue domed roof. The scene is further described as, "Hot Wells. In addition to the restorative qualities of its climate, San Antonio possesses hot sulphur springs which are rapidly acquiring a world wide fame. The waters come from a volcanic geyser 2000 feet deep and have a natural temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The output is about 30,000 gallons daily." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pluto Spring in French Lick, Indiana]

Postcard of a black and white picture of two women walking along a path away from a yellow-tinted house. The letter written around the picture reads, "I have been expecting a letter from you every day and feel hurt - that every girl does not write you had I - worker escaped feel good to her from her bobies. I'll leave here any day here - Sunday - Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3 Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 27, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry A. Castle to M. S. King, August 27, 1900]

Postcard from Henry Castle, auditor of the US postal service, to M. S. King, postmaster of Splendora, Texas, informing him of the results of a June 30, 1900 audit.
Date: August 27, 1900
Creator: Castle, Henry A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031, 4-6-2, streamlined steam locomotive on passenger train No. 404, Snyder, OK. [see also 2008.008.0066]
Date: August 27, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031, 4-6-2, streamlined steam locomotive on passenger train No. 404, Snyder, OK. "I rode it from Altus to Oklahoma City". [see also 2008.008.0065]
Date: August 27, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 7867

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 7867, 4-8-2, in Los Angeles, CA.
Date: August 27, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Louisville & Nashville (LN) 2156

A photograph postcard showing the Louisville & Nashville (LN) 2156, 2-8-0 (?) (class C-2), Union Station, South Louisville, KY. Back of photo details locomotive's specifications.
Date: August 27, 1937
Creator: Dean, J. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History