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Abilene Fine Arts Museum

A promotional card for Claudia Webb Betti's An Exhibition of Paintings at the Abilene Fine Arts Museum.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]

Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date: May 6, 1956
Creator: Guerra, Julia B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Davis, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date: 1956-07-13~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]

Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 6, 1956]

Card with letter from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning about the special meeting of the board of directors of the Galveston county Jewish Welfare association on January 12th. She also adds that this is an important meeting so requests him to attend.
Date: January 6, 1956
Creator: Freed, Ray, Mrs.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Charles B. White & Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 24, 1956]

Card with letter from Charles B. White & Company to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company Common Stock Currently Trading 45 bid - 47 asked.
Date: February 24, 1956
Creator: Charles B. White & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1956]

Card with letter from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner notifying him that he has to appear for special Jury Service on May 14, 1956. And Diaggne mentions that if he's an exempt he has to claim but no person other than Judge has the authority to excuse him from this jury service. And failure to obey this will cost him between $10 to $100.
Date: May 7, 1956
Creator: Diaggne, F. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Rosenberg Library to Harris Leon Kempner, September 1956]

Card with letter from the Rosenberg Library to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his request that they buy books in memory of Mrs. J. C. Nellegar. He mentions that they're going to place a suitable memorial bookplate indicating him as the donor.
Date: September 1956
Creator: Rosenberg Library
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Brenner's Park-Hotel in Baden-Baden]

Portion of a postcard with a photograph of the Brenner's Park Hotel in Baden-Baden with the address and phone number of Eva Naubur handwritten on the reverse side.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Return Receipt Card for D. W. Kempner, April 16, 1956]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to D. W. Kempner for registered article No. 379 delivered on April 16, 1956.
Date: April 16, 1956, 10:30 p.m.
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from D. Warren Weiler to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1956]

Letter from D. Warren Weller to Daniel W. Kempner, confirming his order and payment for flower cuttings.
Date: July 5, 1956
Creator: Weiler, D. Warren
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Group Hospital Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 9, 1956]

Postcard from Group Hospital Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that Johnny M. Maxey's Blue Cross-Blue Shield membership will become effective on February 15, 1956.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Group Hospital Service, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Group Hospital Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, March 16, 1956]

Postcard from the Group Hospital Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that Ed Hamilton's Blue Cross-Blue Shield membership will become effective on April 15, 1956.
Date: March 16, 1956
Creator: Group Hospital Service, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fly'N Fish, Beers Field - Caddo Lake, 4800 Ft. N. S. Hard Surfaced

Color halftone postcard showing the Fly 'N Fish motel and airport on Caddo Lake, near Marshall, Texas. Two small planes are parked on the runway in front of the motel. One-story wings for the rooms extend on either side of a two-story height front-gable building that housed a dining room and dance floor. Printed on the top of the image: "The Fly 'N Fish, Beers Field - Caddo Lake, 4800 Ft., N. S. Hard Surfaced." Printed between the message and address sections is: "Pub. by Brogan Adv. Co., Tyler, Texas." The postmark on the back is dated Apr 6, 1956, and the card is addressed to Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Moore, Austin, Texas.
Date: April 6, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cardie Webb to Truett Latimer, December 12, 1956]

Postcard from Cardie Webb to Truett Latimer discussing the high cost of living and asking Latimer to support an increase in salary for state employees.
Date: December 12, 1956
Creator: Webb, Cardie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Verdie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer, December 13, 1956]

Postcard from Vernie M. Van Cleave to Truett Latimer asking him to support raises and shorter hours for state employees.
Date: December 13, 1956
Creator: Van Cleave, Verdie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Sarah G. Patterson to Truett Latimer, December 12, 1956]

Postcard from Sarah G. Patterson to Truett Latimer asking him to support raises for state employees due to the high cost of living.
Date: December 12, 1956
Creator: Patterson, Sarah G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Molly Stanley to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1956]

Postcard from Molly Stanley to Truett Latimer asking him to approve the Abilene State Hospital budget and encourage approval of a pay raise for state employees.
Date: December 14, 1956
Creator: Stanley, Molly
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Arthur O. Dietz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, Sr., May 10, 1956]

Postcard from Mrs. Arthur O. Dietz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, Sr. inviting to attend 42nd Annual Meeting
Date: May 10, 1956
Creator: New York Guild for the Jewish Blind
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from David Morris & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner, February 1956]

Card with letter from David Morris & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about Texas Prudential Insurance Co. @ $125 per share as they think that he might be interested. So, they request him to advise them immediately.
Date: February 1956
Creator: David Morris & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Postcard from O. P. Jackson Seed Co., Inc., February 2, 1956]

Postcard from O. P. Jackson Seed Co. to Daniel W. Kempner advertising some of their products.
Date: February 2, 1956
Creator: O. P. Jackson Seed Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lucerne and Mount Pilatus]

Postcard of a photo of Lucerne, Switzerland and Mount Pilatus featuring a body of water, boats, and bridges in the foreground, Mount Pilatus in the background, and buildings of Lucerne in between. The buildings are in a historical architectural style and Mount Pilatus has a mostly green base with a rocky snow-tipped peak. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Harris L. Kempner discussing his travels in Italy and Switzerland.
Date: November 9, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bridges and Castle at Castel Sant'Angelo]

Postcard of a photo of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy. The photo is in black and white and it is displayed in the Galleria Savelli in Saint Peter's Plaza. In the photo, there are trees in the foreground with the castle, bridges, and the body of water they are over behind the trees. Atop the castle is a statue of Michael the Archangel. Behind the bridges and castle are buildings in a historic architectural style. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Isaac H. Kempner discussing his travels in Italy.
Date: November 4, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History