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[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, March 6, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter concerning the recent lack of action in reference to a lack of fires. The picture on the reverse side of the card shows a hose and chemical machine at work in Battle Creek, Michigan; a few kids are standing next to the truck. The truck has a fire hose extended on the ground to the right, and some firefighter helmets hanging off of the back end.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, August 20, 1909]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a message saying that Smith had forgotten Pendexter's number. On the backside of the postcard there is a photo of some of the members of the Central Fire Station in Lansing, Michigan. The twelve men in front of the building are standing next to two of the automobiles used in fighting fires; the car on the left is holding ladders in the back end.
Date: August 20, 1909
Creator: Smith, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Picture of an Austin Fire Department Vehicle]

Postcard with a picture showing one of the vehicles used by the Austin Fire Department. The car is parked outside of the fire station in the city and has two firemen sitting in it.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, June 1909]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter regarding Smith's sending of more fire departments. The photograph on the back of the card shows the fire department in Gary, Indiana; the main focal point of the picture is the automobile in the center which has a large bell attached to its front. There are eight men standing or sitting in this car, and a few more men standing in the distance on either side of the truck.
Date: June 1909
Creator: Smith, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of an Austin Fire Department Fire Truck]

Postcard with a photograph of a fire truck belonging to the Austin Fire Department parked in front of a large mansion; there are ladders and a water hose loaded in the back. There are three firemen in this picture, one is sitting in the driver's seat while the other two are standing on the ground at the front of the truck.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Child by a Dallas, Texas House]

Postcard with a photograph of a small child standing in front of a small Dallas, Texas home. The caption on the picture reads: "a little one, Dallas, Texas."
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of Men Around a Fire Truck]

Postcard with a photograph of a group of firefighters standing on and around an old fire truck; these men are a part of the Terrell, Texas Fire Department. All of the men are wearing heavy coats and the back tires of the truck have snow chains on them.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Water Witch Fire Co. Fire Truck]

Postcard with an image of a fireman sitting in a fire truck with the inscription "Water Witch 5" written on its center. This truck has a large fire hose wrapped up in the bed and a ladder attached to the far side and has chains on the back tires used in muddy conditions.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Fire Engines in Austin, Texas]

Postcard with a photograph of two fire engines belonging to the Austin Fire Department in Austin, Texas. The automobile on the left is the fire truck with water hoses and ladders, while the car on the left is a passenger car. There are three firemen in the picture, one is sitting in the fire truck, one is sitting in the passenger car, and the third is standing next to the fire truck.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of California Firemen on Truck]

Postcard with a photograph of five firefighters posing on an auto-hose fire truck in Hollywood, California; one man is seated in the driver's seat and the other four are standing on the running boards. Additionally, a dog is seated in a basket at the upper-right of the truck. According to the back of the photo this truck is a part of the greater Los Angeles Fire Department and it is equipped with a fire hose, ladders, and a large spotlight mounted in front of the driver's seat.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Firemen in a Fire Truck in Dallas, Texas]

Postcard with a photo of four firemen sitting in a fire truck parked on a street in Dallas, Texas.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Picture of an Austin Fire Department Fire Truck]

Postcard with a photograph showing a fire truck belonging to the Austin Fire Department in Austin, Texas. There are two firemen sitting in the front seat of the truck, and there is a horn and bell up front; there are also ladders loaded in the back along with a water hose.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to George Pendexter, June 16, 1912]

Postcard addressed to George Pendexter concerning the current situation in Brownwood, Texas, where there had been three fires in a short amount of time. The photograph on the reverse side shows a vehicle being pulled by horses, with four firemen standing near the backside, into a garage. These men and vehicle are apart of the greater fire department in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 16, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Picture of Two Austin Fire Department Fire Engines]

Postcard with a photograph of two fire engines belonging to the Austin Fire Department. The automobile on the left is the fire truck, with the note "Austin Fire Dept." written on the side and holding the ladders and fire hose while the other vehicle is just a passenger car. There is one fireman in each of the vehicles and a third standing next to the fire truck.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Robinson Fire Truck and Firemen]

Postcard with a photograph of an old Robinson fire truck with five firemen standing nearby. The truck is parked inside of a garage in a fire station, and two of the men are sitting in the front seat, and the other three are standing on the ground by the truck.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of a Battle Creek, Michigan Fire Truck]

Postcard with a photo of one of the trucksused by the Battle Creek Fire Department in Battle Creek, Michigan. There are ten firemen riding in the truck, two are in the front seat, six are sitting in the bed, and two are riding off of the back. There is an inscription on the engine that says "Auxiliary" and the caption on the photo reads: "Combination Chemical and Hose Motor Car Fire Department - Battle Creek, Mich."
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter, May 7, 1912]

Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter regarding different collections of photographs. The photograph on the backside of the card shows a view of a fireman sitting in an old fire engine belonging to the Stratford Fire Department in Stratford, Connecticut. This vehicle has a ladder attached to its side, a basket with a water hose on top, and an alarm bell on the far back.
Date: May 7, 1912
Creator: Conor, Clarence W.
System: The Portal to Texas History