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[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

[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 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

[Swimming Pool, City Park, Marshall, Texas]

Color halftone postcard on textured linen paper showing the swimming pool in the city park of Marshall, Texas. The actual pool, which opened in June of 1938, is not visible, but the view shows the terraced lawn around it, two buildings that probably were the filter house and the changing rooms, and part of a chain-link fence. Up another terraced slope to the pool's left is a log building that was constructed in 1939 as the NYA Community Center. Walls, stair rails, and a light post made of rocks are shown, as well as plantings of flowers in front of the wall. Much of the landscaping and the rock walls and steps were constructed with WPA funds. Printed in the border below the image is the title, "Swimming Pool, City Park, Marshall, Texas. 2B481-N" Printed on the back between the message and address sections is: "Genuine Curteich Chicago, 'C.T. American Art" Postcard (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)" The postmark on the back of the card is dated Apr 27, 1946. The typed message is from Eleanor Greene and addressed to Mrs. Alice Holden, Dallas, Texas.
Date: April 27, 1946
Creator: Greene, Eleanor
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southern Pacific (SP) 3555 & 3829

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 3555 & 3829, both 2-8-8-0's, on freight train of 70 cars of hogs, starting up the eastside of Cajon Passbewteen Victorville and Thorn, CA.
Date: April 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518, 2-8-0, climbing hill north of Elmer, OK, with southbound extra, old Orient line, 53 cars, 15 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0151 & 0922]
Date: April 27, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 309

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 309, 4-4-0, on Train No. 53, leaving Altus, OK, 2 cars
Date: April 13, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2523

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 2523, 2-8-0, northbound near Lugert, OK, with 40 cars, 20 mph
Date: April 13, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023, 4-6-2, on No. 410, running at reduced speed over newly balasted track southwest of Altus, OK, 4 cars, 25 mph
Date: April 14, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 306, 4-4-0, on Train No. 53, leaving Altus, OK, 2 cars
Date: April 20, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518, 2-8-0, climbing hill north of Elmer, OK, with southbound extra, old Orient line, 53 cars, 15 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0110 & 0922]
Date: April 27, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314, 4-4-0, on Train No. 54, leaving Altus, OK, 40 mph
Date: April 28, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2523

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2523 heading 40-car mixed freight.
Date: April 13, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 2518, 2-8-0, climbing hill north of Elmer, OK, with southbound extra, old Orient line, 53 cars, 15 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0110 & 0151]
Date: April 27, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) Diesels 3 & 5

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) diesel locomotives No. 3 & 5, San Diego, CA.
Date: April 10, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) Diesel 160

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 160, 4-unit diesel (EMD), class 100, on passenger train, San Diego, CA, (freight loco temporarily repainted and pressed into passenger service).
Date: April 20, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) Diesel 168

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 168, 4-unit diesel (EMD), class 100, on 70 car freight train, drifting down the east side of Cajon Pass at Lugo, CA.
Date: April 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3142 & 3737

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3142, 2-8-2, and 3737 on passenger train climbing Soledad Hill, San Diego, CA, 14 coaches.
Date: April 22, 1946
Creator: Middlebrook, E. F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3187

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3187, 2-8-2, on passenger train, Morena, CA.
Date: April 2, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3704

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3704, 4-8-2, on passenger train, climbing Soledad Hill, CA, 2 coaches, 14 street cars.
Date: April 16, 1946
Creator: Middlebrook, R. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF)3735

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe 3735, 4-8-2, on mixed consist near Lugo, CA, 12 cars.
Date: April 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3755 on "California Limited"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3755, 4-8-4, on First Section of passenger Train No. 3, "California Limited", westbound near Victorville, CA.
Date: April 14, 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3771 on "The Chief"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe 3771, 4-8-4, on passenger train, "The Chief", leaving the desert and running west up the Cajon between Victorville and Thorn, CA.
Date: April 1946
Creator: Peterson, Frank J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History