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Texhoma Dust Storm

Photograph of a dust storm approaching Texhoma, OK, at 60 M.P.H. Photo by Wilson Studio, Texhoma, OK, postcard, postmarked May 24, 1937.
Date: May 24, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard to Harry Redeffer, January 15, 1937]

Postcard to Harry Redeffer. The sender writes that she's able to stay another 3 weeks and discusses the state of the weather. The front of the postcard features a perspective view photograph of Main Street, Boerne, Texas. On either side of the street are trees and shopfronts. Electrical poles line the left side as well. The name of the street is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: January 15, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

O. Henry's cradle

Back of postcard reads: "Cradle in which O. Henry was rocked."
Date: 1937
Creator: Hon, Roberta Porter
System: The Portal to Texas History

School attended by O. Henry

Postcard with an illustration of a small, one-story building surrounded by a fence with a forest in the background; text beneath the image says, "Little School House Where O. Henry Went to School." Printed text on the back of the postcard reads: "This is the only school that O. Henry (Wm. Sydney Porter) ever attended. He was taught by his Aunt, Miss Lina Porter, and left this school when he was only fifteen."
Date: 1937
Creator: Bridges, Earley W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Will Rogers Home

Postcard showing Will Rogers' home, Oolagah, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL, postmarked February 4, 1937.
Date: February 4, 1937
Creator: Curteich
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Will Rogers Hotel

Postcard showing the Will Rogers Hotel, Claremore, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL, postmarked February 4, 1937.
Date: February 4, 1937
Creator: Curteich
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 436

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 436, 2-8-0, (Brooks, Class S-39), Chicago, IL. [Note huge coaling tower in background]
Date: June 1, 1937
Creator: Dean, J. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 944

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 944, 4-6-2 (Alco/Schenectady, class P-33), Chicago, IL.
Date: June 1, 1937
Creator: Dean, J. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 7012 & 814 on "California Fast Mail"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 7012, 4-8-2, and 814, 4-8-4, on train No. 5, "California Fast Mail", passing Tower "A", west of Cheyenne, WY, 12 cars, 50 mph.
Date: November 25, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 7028

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 7028, 4-8-2, Green River, WY.
Date: November 6, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (SP) 9004

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (SP) 9004, 4-12-2, on westbound mixed, Dale Creek, WY.
Date: July 18, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 9042

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 9042, 4-12-2, on mixed freight extra, Laramie, WY.
Date: April 24, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 818 on "Portland Rose"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 818, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 17, "Portland Rose", west of American Falls, ID, 30 mph, photo taken from doorway of 11th car.
Date: December 31, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 1915

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 1915, 2-8-2, Cheyenne, WY.
Date: September 18, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3180

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3180, 4-6-2, ex.: LA & SL 3434, Barstow, CA.
Date: October 1, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 9509

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 9509, 4-12-2, on freight (reefer) extra, Green River, WY.
Date: November 6, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3910

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3910, 4-6-6-4, on westbound freight extra, leaving Green River, WY, 117 cars, 15 mph.
Date: November 6, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3912 & 5083

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3912, 4-6-6-4, on eastbound freight extra, with 5083, 2-10-2, pushing on rear, near Gateway, UT, 11 miles east of Ogden, UT, 77 cars, 25 mph.
Date: September 5, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3915

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3915, 4-6-6-4, on passenger train 1-27, "San Francisco Overland Limited", near Gateway, UT, 11 miles east of Ogden, UT.
Date: September 5, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3922

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3922, 4-6-6-4, on eastbound freight extra, near Dale Creek, WY, 42 cars, 40 mph.
Date: July 18, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3928

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3928, 4-6-6-4, Green River, WY.
Date: November 6, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3935

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3935, 4-6-6-4, Los Angeles, CA.
Date: November 19, 1937
Creator: Best, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pacific Coast (PCR) 105

A photograph postcard showing the Pacific Coast (PCR) 105, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, photo taken on Fan Excursion, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Date: October 10, 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Pacific (SP) 1 "C.P. Huntington

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 1, "C.P. Huntington, 4-2-4, Sacramento, CA.
Date: May 16, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History