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Ferrocarriles Nationales de Mexico (FNM) 212

A photograph postcard showing the Ferrolcarriles Nationales de Mexico, or N de M (NDM or FNM) electric locomotive and crew at Wimmer Bridge located at the high mountain Alta Lus Station. The volcano in the distance is "Pico de Orizaba" with an elevation of 5620 metres.
Date: December 23, 1945
Creator: Juarez, Teodomiso
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 882

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 882, 2-8-2, on 2nd No. 72, crossing North Boggy near Stringtown, OK, 58 cars, 40 mph.
Date: December 13, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postal Card from Theriot & Company to Fannie K. Adoue, December 6, 1945]

Postal card from Theriot & Company to Fannie Kempner Adoue regarding the purchase of Galveston Wharf Terminal Series B 4s 1970 at 70 and Galveston Wharf Terminal Series A 3 1/2s 1957 at 60.
Date: December 6, 1945
Creator: Theriot & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

Santa Fe (ATSF) on "The Ranger" 3452

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3452, 4-6-4, on southbound passenger Train No. 5, "The Ranger", at the beginning of double track north of Ponca City, OK, 11 cars. Luther Finnefrock, engineman.
Date: November 23, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3451 on "The Ranger"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3451, 2-8-2, on passenger train No. 5, "The Ranger", north of Newkirk, OK, 12 cars, H. S. Gibson engineman. This train ran through Ponca City to Oklahoma City and Texas, except when a washout or derailment caused it to detour through Kaw City and Burbank. [duplicated to 2008.0845]
Date: November 22, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 170 Diesel-Electric

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) diesel-electric #170, on eastbound mixed freight extra going down the hill between Quinlan and Bleva, OK. The new grade for a line change appears in foreground. These curves will be eliminated by the line change under construction. [description derived in part from 2008.008.0115B]
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1802

A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 1802, 2-6-2, on a westbound troop train near Belva, OK, 8 cars. [description derived from photo 2008.008.0113B]
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2929 on "The Scout"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2929, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 2, 1st section, "The Scout", coming down hill above Quinlan, OK, 15 cars.
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3401 on "Grand Canyon Limited"

A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 3401, 4-6-2, in the distance, pulling the second section of passenger train No. 23 between Heman and Belva, OK, 10 cars. Plains Division
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3802

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3802, 2-10-2, on a mixed freight extra, coming down Curtis Hill, just above Quinlan, OK, 97 cars. "Grade for new line can be seen in the background with ties and tie plates ready to receive 131-lb. rail. In the foreground is a high-speed turnout to the old mainline left in place through Quinlan to serve as a long siding. CTC signals show just above loco cab which is starting down a portion of the new line already completed." [detailed description is found on reverse of photo 2008.008.0117B]
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099 & 3829

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099, 2-8-2, and 3829, 2-10-4, double heading mixed freight, Quinlan, OK. [information from back of photo 2008.008.0119B] [duplicate to 2008.008.0374]
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099 & 3829

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099, 2-8-2, and 3829, 2-10-4, double heading mixed freight, Quinlan, OK. [duplicate to 2008.008.0119]
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Unknown Locomotive 3203

A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 3203, 2-8-2, on eastbound passenger troop extra, coming down Quinlan and Belva, OK, 14 cars. "This curving track will be abandoned when the new line (seen in foreground) is completed."
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of The Franciscan Monastery sent to Harris L. Kempner, November 7, 1945]

Postcard of The Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C from Mr. Fox to Harris Kempner thanking him as well as asking if he wants an album of prints.
Date: November 7, 1945
Creator: Fox, Courdi L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ferrocarriles Nationales de Mexico (FNM) 1010

A photograph postcard showing the Ferrolcarriles Nationales de Mexico, or N de M (NDM or FNM) 1010 electric locomotive on a freight train, stopped for photos while running downgrade at the Cumbres de Maltrata, Vera Cruz state, MX.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Juarez, Teodomiso
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[United States Veterans' Hospital]

Postcard of United States Veterans' Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The image is an illustration, depicting a red brick building with white stone accents. In the upper right corner, "United States Veterans' Hospital" is printed and "In Dallas, at Lisbon, Tex." is printed in the lower left corner. Information about the hospital is printed on the back reading, "The main building of the immense Hospital Plant, which occupies a 245 acre site, adjoining the city limits at Lisbon." The correspondence is addressed to "Mr. C.L. Bridge" and references the writer undergoing surgery soon.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ernest Stanczyk to Miss Stanczyk, October 26, 1945]

Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.
Date: October 26, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 497

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 497, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, snow plow blade on locomotive, on mixed freight, south of Mineral Hot Springs, CO, on the Alamoso-Salida line, 10 cars.
Date: October 7, 1945
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 497

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 497, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, on mixed freight leaving Mineral Hot Springs, CO, on the Alamoso-Salida line, 13 cars.
Date: October 7, 1945
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 4199

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 4199, 2-8-4, with "Cobra Head" coffin fedwater heater, Kansas City, KS.
Date: October 7, 1945
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1822

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1822, 2-6-2, on northbound mixed freight near Lugert, OK.
Date: September 18, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) #1 on "Choctaw Rocket"

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) #1 Alco diesel on "Choctaw Rocket", leaving Elk City, OK, 6 coaches.
Date: September 15, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2686

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2686, 2-8-2, on westbound freight extra, east of Elk City, OK, 40 cars, 35 mph.
Date: September 15, 1945
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 802 on "San Francisco Overland Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 802, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 1-28, "San Francisco Overland Limited", near Cheyenne, WY, 20 cars, 50 mph.
Date: September 2, 1945
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History