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1930's Automobile F.J.P.

A photograph postcard showing F.J.P. and car, Cajon Pass, CA.
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Frisco (SL&SF) 1049 on "Twin Meteor"

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1049, 4-6-2, on Train No. 5, "Twin Meteor", approaching Talihina, OK, southbound 6 cars, 50 mph. Winding Stair Mtn., right distance. This line is now abandoned.
Date: September 1, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1041

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1041, 4-6-2, going up south side of Winding Stair Mtn., north of Talihina, OK, with No. 6, "Twin Meteor", 5 cars, 30 mph.
Date: September 1, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1017

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1017, 4-6-2,on No. 409, passing Creta, OK, 703 miles southwest of St. Louis, and only 21 miles from the end of the line at Quanah, TX, 4 cars, 30 mph
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma 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