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Preston George Collection
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
17
Texas History Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
11
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
8
Abilene Library Consortium
3
T. B. Willis Collection
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2017
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Rescuing Texas History, 2018
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Texas Cultures Online
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[Postcard from J. L. Goggans to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-05]
Postcard to John J. Herrera from J. Goggans, notifying Herrera that he passed the State Bar Examinations.
Date:
September 5, 1943
Creator:
Goggans, J. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Julia Estes Rankin to Velma Snelson - June 5, 1908]
Postcard from Julia Estes Rankin in Midland to Velma Snelson in Stone Mountain, Georgia, discussing a parade held in May 1908 where she was crowned "queen" of the May parade. The front of the postcard shows a parade in procession, with cars and small parade floats riding down a dirt road lined with storefronts, with pedestrians, horseback riders, and parked horse-drawn wagons along the sides of the road.
Date:
June 5, 1908
Creator:
Rankin, Julia Estes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. E. R. Neeb to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1957]
Postcard from Mrs. E. R. Neeb to Truett Latimer stating her opposition to any change in their school districts. She hopes that Mr. Latimer also opposes any change.
Date:
February 5, 1957
Creator:
Neeb, Mrs. E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from R. Solis to Meyer Bodansky - August 1938]
Postcard from R. Solis to Dr. Meyer Bodansky telling of his tour of Harvard Medical School and his time in Boston.
Date:
August 5, 1938
Creator:
Solis, R.
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
[Postcard from the Somerset Rose Nursery, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1953]
Postcard from the Somerset Rose Nursery, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of Hygro.
Date:
June 5, 1953
Creator:
Somerset Rose Nursery, Incorporated
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter thanking him for the last card Pendexter sent to him and describing the cold weather in Michigan at the time, and mentioning Chief W. P. Week. The photograph on the reverse side shows some fire ruins of the Globe M. F. G. Co. building in Battle Creek, Michigan; most of the debris has ice frozen to it. According to the picture this burned down on November 13, 1911.
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 5, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter regarding other cards he would like to receive and some that he has available. The photograph on the reverse side shows the "rear of Parker Fur Store" as it is burning on December 7, 1911; most of the picture shows nothing but smoke.
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, November 5, 1910]
Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, writing to say he arrived that morning and will return at night. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long, narrow road running parallel to a long, curving railroad track between two large, bush- and tree-covered hills.
Date:
November 5, 1910
Creator:
unknown
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 of a Fire Station, Lima, Ohio]
Postcard of a fire department at a fire station, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons. Three of the wagons are lined up outside of labeled garages. From left to right, the garages are labeled: Truck No. 1, Wagon No. 1, and Steamer No. 1. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir, Your card received and will be glad to exchange views with you. Heep you will like this one. We have 5 stations, there are 18 men in the Central Station. I have put a pin hole through the card just above where I am standing on the [...] Truck. We have no automatic apparatus as yet but will have soon [...]"
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Letter]
Postcard of an illegible letter. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
February 5, 1913
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Poem]
Postcard of a poem which reads, "Well I'll swear - I ain't got nothing, Ain't had nothing, Don't want nothing 'cept you. I ain't seen nobody, Ain't had nobody, Ain't loved nobody, That's true. But if you'll love me, I'll love you; If you want money tho', I won't do. Cause I ain't got nothing, Never had nothing, Don't want nothing, 'Cept you." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date:
May 5, 1913
Creator:
unknown
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
[Postcard of A Woman's Profile and Flower]
Postcard of a woman looking to the side with a flower sketched below her. A newspaper clipping reads "Tell us." Below that, the words "Who he is. H. H. 12-4-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
December 5, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Beaumont Country Club]
Postcard of a red roofed two story building behind a dock built on a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "Just found these cards." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Virginia."
Date:
May 5, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Bishop’s Palace]
Postcard of a photo of Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, Texas. The photo shows Bishop’s Palace, a large Victorian style home, with a view from across the street. The palace is adorned by bushes, small trees, and hundreds of Victorian ornaments. At the center of the photo is the palace's main tower. In front of the home is a stop light and a four door car. On the reverse is text from Ron Hall to Isaac H. Kempner asking him for an interview on Friday, December 7th.
Date:
December 5, 1962
Creator:
Hall, Ron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of an aerial view of Camp MacArthur. Barracks and tents are spaced throughout the camp. There is handwritten text on back that is describing the camp to the recipient of the postcard.
Date:
July 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cora Stone with her roses]
Postcard of two women and a man standing outside of a house with two dogs sitting in front of them. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says: "N. B. Here is something to keep the crows away. Where my roses were in bloom. " A handwritten message on the back from Cora Stone to Miss Vonnie Moseley reads: "Your letter received and was glad to hear from you. Am sending you in today's mail the waist pattern, also my skirt pattern. All well except colds. Pa thinks of going to Carroe (or Conroe?) this week, if so will go to see you all. Will write later. Yours, C. S. (Cora Stone is written in ink on a later date)" The postcard is addressed to Miss Vonnie Moseley, Mount Sylvan, Texas, Route 1.
Date:
December 5, 1910
Creator:
Stone, Cora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine]
Postcard of two similar pale yellow buildings with orange roofs joined by a courtyard filled with palm trees and bushes of flowers, described as "Cordova Hotel and Alcazar Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla." Below the description of both hotels, the letter reads "Have been down this way fishing for a couple of weeks, and now going back home. Hope you are enjoying the year. Kilbourn S. Dennis." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 Florida Drive Washington Gunston Hall D. C."
Date:
March 5, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]
Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date:
November 5, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]
Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 5, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Field Being Harvested]
Postcard of a group of men and horses harvesting rice from the field in Texas. A note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie. Write me soon - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History