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Oklahoma Historical Society
292
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
10
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
7
Rosenberg Library
5
National WASP WWII Museum
5
Harrison County Historical Museum
3
Texas Medical Association
2
Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas
1
Jennie Trent Dew Library
1
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
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Preston George Collection
291
Abilene Library Consortium
12
World War Two Collection
12
Texas History Collection
10
The 12th Armored Division Photograph Collection
7
Harris and Eliza Kempner
5
National WASP WWII Museum
5
Sims McCutchan Collection
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
2
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
2
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[Postcard of First Baptist Church, Goldthwaite]
Postcard of the First Baptist Church in Goldthwaite, Texas, a red brick building with several stained glass windows and a square tower on the foremost corner. A white door entrance is on the south side of the building, and a second white door entrance is on the east side of the tower.
Date:
[1946..1948]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Young Man Walking]
Photograph of young man walking in front of Chandler's Shoes on the sidewalk. The young man is wearing a collared long sleeve shirt and pants. The young man is holding an object in his left hand. There are numerous amounts of people and various stores in the background.
Date:
April 15, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner, May 23, 1946]
Card with letter from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they feel sorry for not being able to give an update on Egyptian duck, as it hasn't arrived there for it to be shipped. And they also mention how bad the situation is and hope he understand this.
Date:
May 23, 1946
Creator:
Consens & Pratt Inc
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Harris L. Kempner, October 23, 1946]
Card sent to Harris Kempner reminding him of the Southwest Regional Meeting of the Joint Distribution Committee. A program is included with starting times for various sessions.
Date:
October 23, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Odessa College Library]
Postcard of the Odessa College Library, in the center of the beautifully landscape junior college campus in Odessa, Texas. The photo is semi-framed by the tree branches at the top of the photo and distinct cropping of the postcard itself. The print on the top left of the postcard reads: "The Odessa College Library in the center of the beautifully landscape junior, founded in 1946, is considered one of the finest in the State, and allows full accreditation for the student planning to complete his education at a senior institution." The print on the bottom left on the post card reads: "16179-C." The print vertically across the middle reads: Published exclusively by Texas Color Cards, Box 286, Leakey, Texas." The horizontal writing on the bottom in the middle reads: "dp made by Dexter Press, Inc. West Myack, New York." The wring on the right hand side in the middle that is in a font mimicking calligraphy reads: "Post Card." There is a box that is made with a dotted line with the writing "Place Stamp Here" printed inside the box.
Date:
1946~
Creator:
Dexter Press, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memorial City Hall, Marshall, Texas
Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing the city hall building, Marshall, Texas, 110 E. Houston St. The view shows the façade and east side of the building, which is on a slope. It has three stories and a basement. This building replaced an earlier city hall that burned. Automobiles are parked beside and in front of the building. Printed across the top of the image is the title: "Memorial City Hall, Marshall, Texas" and printed on the lower right is the number 15,753. Printed on the left side of the back is "Published by Marshall Peanut Candy Co., Marshall, Texas" and printed between the message and address sections is: "A 'Colourpicture' Publication, Cambridge, Mass. U. S. A." Handwritten in ink in the message space is the date April 23, 1946. There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
North Washington Street, Looking South, Marshall, Texas
Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing a view looking south on North Washington St., Marshall, Texas, with the Harrison County courthouse at the end of the street. Printed across the top of the image is the title: "North Washington Street, Looking South, Marshall, Texas." Commercial buildings line both sides of the street and automobiles are parked in front of them. A sign for a drug store is visible on the right side. Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Pub. by Gene Holder, Marshall, Texas," and on a line below that: "Natural Color Post Card Made in U.S.A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (ADL)." There is no message or postmark on the card.
Date:
[1946..1956]
Creator:
E. C. Kropp Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Vista Administration Building at Mary Baldwin College]
Postcard of a two story building with white columns supporting the roof and a red stairway lined with white fencing leading to the entrance. The back of the postcard adds, "A beautiful example of colonial architecture, erected in 1842. Mary Baldwin is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning for women in the United States, and is known as "The college with a background of culture and scholarship." " The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 2, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bear Lake]
Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
August 6, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Municipal Rose Gardens in Ritter Park]
Postcard of a park with pink sidewalks and pink and red flowers in bloom. The postcard is described as "Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va. "Huntington's Beauty Spot." " The back of the postcard adds, "Municipal Rose garden, a part of the Huntington Park System, built in 1933. Contains over 3,500 rose plants. Mentioned in many house and garden publications as the Beauty Spot of Huntington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 16, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aerial View of Marshall College]
Postcard of a campus of red buildings surrounded by neighboring houses. The postcard is further described on the back as "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The Oldest College located in West Virginia's largest city." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
April 13, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurses Home]
Postcard of a light pink seven story structure with purple and blue cars traveling on the road in front of it. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
March 29, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bear and Cub]
Postcard of two bears around a tree trunk, one an adult and the other a young cub. The back of the postcard describes them with this, "Learning Table Manners All varieties of Bears - black, brown, cinnamon and grizzly inhabit the Rockies and are not only inoffensive if not molested but are very human and entertaining." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie, Hope you and Uncle Doug are feeling better. I meant to write you sooner but have not had a chance. Your neice Northcall."
Date:
August 8, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Lookout Mountain Hotel]
Postcard of a large orange estate with red roofing on top of a hill, described as "Lookout Mountain Hotel on Top of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. C. E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
May 22, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Letter to Carroll E. Ward]
Postcard of an illegible letter, addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
December 12, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hawk's Nest Rock Overlooking River Canyon]
Postcard of a cobblestone walkway overlooking a winding river that splits two hills. The message on the border reads, "He and Irene in Houston for funeral." The back of the postcard adds, "Hawk's Nest is located on U. S. Route 60 overlooking the New River Canyon. It was once called Marshall's Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall. The New River Canyon is declared by engineers to be 585 feet deep." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
May 1, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Union Station and Aloe Plaza]
Postcard of a large white stone structure with dark blue roofing and a clock tower, described as "Union Station, With Aloe Plaza in Foreground." The back of the postcard adds, "The Union Station on Market from 18th to 20th Street is one of the largest passenger terminals in the country. Directly across Market Street is the Aloe Plaza with its beautiful fountains." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
March 26, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Dwaine and Thurman Maxwell, May 6, 1946]
Postcard sent to Dwaine and Thurman Maxwell. On the reverse side of the postcard is a poem wishing good cheer and a scripture from Psalms at the bottom.
Date:
May 6, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Arc de Triomphe]
Postcard of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, showing the monument illuminated at night.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Notre-Dame Cathedral]
Postcard of Notre Dame de Paris in Paris, France, showing the western facade with spectators on the walkway.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of La Madeleine]
Postcard of L'église de la Madeleine in Paris, France, showing the left side of the church.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palais de Chaillot]
Postcard of an aerial view of the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Nazi Plane]
Postcard of a Nazi plane surrounded by a flock of sheep. Note in German on the back of the postcard reads, "Our Air Force (Unsere Luftwaffe)."
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Parisian Building]
Photograph of a building with pillars and statues on top in Paris, France.
Date:
1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History