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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 of Shooting the Chutes at Coney Island]

Postcard of a yellow pier with a white sign reading "Shoot the Chutes 5c." Four men, three boys, and a girl stand on the docks while two full boats are on the water. On the back of the postcard, a letter reads as follows, "Shelley Arms - Fort Thomas - S. Kentucky Dear Holy: We went on this thing the other day - it took my breath. It looks so much like it. Saw your mother and grandma today in front of Roger's and Miss Mary Parsons and Mother. Sincerely, Heine." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story stone church with stained glass windows. Below the picture, a note reads, "Received your postcard + was so glad to hear from you. Siquouia." On the back, the church is described as, "The First Baptist Church, built in 1903, is the finest edifice in the city, and cost over $100,000. The Church fronts on the beautiful Keith Park, the most attractive location in Beaumont." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: September 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of New Post Office Building in Chicago]

Postcard of a large white complex with an orange domed roof and American flag flying from the top. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas 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

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

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1202

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1202, 2-8-2, Ogden, UT.
Date: September 5, 1937
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History