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East Texas Skyscraper
Photographic postcard of the First National Bank, in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the postcard. The building was located at 213 E. Tyler, and it was "the tallest building in Longview, reaching a height of 145 feet."
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Culpepper, Cody B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Points of Interest in and About Mineral Wells
A photograph of a collage in a Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce advertisement includes a postcard that pictures points of interest in and about the city. Pictured are: An aerial view of Camp Wolters, the Recreation Center showing a theater, gymnasium, and PX, with an inset of the base hospital; Possum Kingdom Dam and part of the eponymous lake; a local beauty queen; an aerial view of downtown Mineral Wells, Texas; Lake Mineral Wells (with the island that was inundated when the dam was subsequently raised); a view from Inspiration Point south of the city; and the Baker Hotel. The text publicizes the various assets and tourist attractions to be found in and around the "City Built on Water." One photograph in the collage is upside-down.
Date:
1950?
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bridge Between Port Arthur and Orange, Texas
Photographic postcard of the cantilever bridge crossing the Neches River in Southeast Texas. It connects Port Arthur with Bridge City in Orange County. It is the highest bridge in Texas and is now known as the Rainbow Bridge. The card was mailed Dec 10, 1950 from Orange, Texas.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Entrance ot DuPont Sabine River Works - Orange, Texas
Photographic postcard picturing the entrance to the DuPont Sabine River Works, a power and chemical plant in Orange, Texas. Outside the entrance is a tall flag pole and a landscaped parking area full of automobiles.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]
Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]
Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
Date:
October 23, 1950
Creator:
Cruz, Robert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Life Insurance Application]
Card from the Veterans Administration to Jack C. Vaughan, informing him that they have received his life insurance application.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
United States. Veterans Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mrs. Graber to Harris Leon Kempner, November 2, 1950]
Card with letter from Mrs. Graber to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that the annual budget for the coming year December 1, 1950 through November 30, 1951 has not been prepared. And attaches the current year's budget of current expenses.
Date:
November 2, 1950
Creator:
Graber, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply Card from Mrs. M. Heidenheimer]
Reply card regarding reservation(s) for an upcoming Public Seder.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Heidenheimer, Mrs. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for zinc sulphate.
Date:
May 29, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, November 6, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of palm tubs.
Date:
November 6, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date:
May 16, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 19, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order except for an item that has not yet arrived from the factory.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for wire.
Date:
June 5, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]
Card from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have marked his order for shipment for the date noted on his previous letter.
Date:
July 10, 1950
Creator:
Semmes Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Black, Starr & Gorham to D. W. Kempner, November 28, 1950]
Postcard from Black, Starr & Gorham to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his order.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Black, Starr & Gorham
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reply Card from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1950]
Reply card from the Galveston Artillery Club regarding a reservation for their upcoming Buffet Supper and dance.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1950]
Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date:
May 9, 1950
Creator:
Hammacher Schlemmer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1950]
Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his repair job.
Date:
May 5, 1950
Creator:
Willoughby's
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1950]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.
Date:
August 2, 1950
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]
Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date:
May 29, 1950
Creator:
George J. Ball, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]
Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date:
May 29, 1950
Creator:
George J. Ball, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History