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[Postal Card from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 1953]
Card with letter from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for the order and mentions that the fruit will be shipped as requested.
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date:
April 5, 1949
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
Southern Railway (SOU) #4553
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #4553, 2-8-2, Class M, Train #48, by Weems, AL, local to Amistan. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date:
September 5, 1948
Creator:
Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of "The Roundup"]
Postcard of a painting entitled "The Roundup," of cowboys sitting together in a camp, with more cowboys rounding up cattle in the background, framed with mountains. A handwritten note addresed to Miss Helen H. Aten says "Hello All- Arrived yesterday at 3:00pm. Travelled 1850 miles. Chevy is still good. Was a bit tired driving but will come out of it in a day or two. Rained today and is plenty muddy at camp. Abilene is a nice town. Will write more in a day or two. Looks as tho we will be busy."
Date:
December 5, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mayme Collins from Galveston, Texas]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]
Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[City Hospital, McKinney, Texas]
Postcard of City Hospital in McKinney, Texas. The image is an illustration depicting a red brick building with white accents and has a sign, "City Hospital" above the entrance. The back of the postcard has information about the hospital, "The City Hospital is Municipally owned and operated. One of the most modernly equipped institutions in the state." and correspondence addressed to "Ada Black."
Date:
February 5, 1946
Creator:
Bateman, Mrs. W.D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from F. A. Bruce to George Pendexter with a photograph of a large building on fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana; there is one fire truck in the photograph with hoses attached to it and other streams of water shooting at the flaming building. The note on the back of the card reads: "Let me know what views you have of Battle Creek so I will know what to send this one is of Fort Wayne Ind. 11 people burned up."
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Bruce, F. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 5, 1951]
Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company, Common Stock, Currently Quoted 45 Bid - 47 Asked.
Date:
December 5, 1951
Creator:
Chas. B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Republic National Bank Building in Dallas]
Postcard of the Republic National Bank building in Dallas, Texas. The back of the postcard includes a note from B. Conlin telling of her travels, addressed to Mrs. Edward Bartley.
Date:
October 5, 1960
Creator:
Conlin, B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date:
July 5, 1949
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 5, 1951]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dress has been received for cleaning and assuring her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date:
January 5, 1951
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1962]
Card from Franlin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the sale of Imperial Sugar Co. shares.
Date:
October 5, 1962
Creator:
Franklin & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a United States National Bank Billboard]
Postcard of a billboard advertisement for the United States National Bank.
Date:
March 5, 1940
Creator:
Galveston Ad Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Civic Center, OKC
A photograph postcard showing the view of the Civic Center, Oklahoma City, OK, looking southeast. Before 1932, this was Frisco (SL&SF) and Rock Island (RI) tracks and yards. In the distance can be seen Apco Tower, First National Building, and the Biltmore Hotel. Viewed between Municipal Auditorium and City Hall.
Date:
July 5, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 592
A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 592, at Altus, OK, 47 cars.
Date:
July 5, 1948
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3784 on "Grand Canyon"
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3784, 4-8-4, on 2nd 23, "Grand Canyon", at Tejon, NM, 8 cars
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3810
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3810, 2-8-8-4, passing Hargis, NM, at dusk, westbound from Tucumcari with 70 cars.
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5011
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5011, 2-10-4, on westbound freight, east of Scholle, NM, 85 cars. Pecos Division
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5015 & 5025
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5015 & 5025, both 2-10-4's, eastbound up Abo Canyon near Abo, NM, 87 cars, 35 mph. Pecos Division
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe ATSF) 5017
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5017, 2-10-4, westbound approaching Vaughn, NM, 83 cars. Pecos Division
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5017
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5017, 2-10-4, westbound at Tejon, NM, 83 cars, 25 mph.
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5017
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 5017, 2-10-4, westbound at Tejon, NM, 83 cars, 25 mph.
Date:
October 5, 1947
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History